Costa Rica

$152+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SJO
Jun 13 — Jun 201
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 14, 2026.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/49:16 pm
PHL
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SJO
1 stop13h 04m
Frontier
Sat 7/119:35 am
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop21h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$346
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/279:16 pm
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop13h 04m
Frontier
Mon 8/319:35 am
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop21h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2710:00 am
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop11h 52m
American Airlines
Mon 8/311:29 pm
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop16h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/11$358
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/138:15 am
PHL
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LIR
1 stop6h 46m
JetBlue
Thu 7/162:06 pm
LIR
-
PHL
1 stop7h 45m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/13$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:04 am
PHL
-
LIR
1 stop9h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 11/233:13 pm
LIR
-
PHL
1 stop17h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$360
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/286:00 am
PHL
-
LIR
1 stop8h 55m
JetBlue
Wed 9/302:05 pm
LIR
-
PHL
1 stop7h 39m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/11$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2810:30 am
PHL
-
SJO
2 stops11h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 9/57:55 am
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop12h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/277:35 pm
PHL
-
LIR
1 stop18h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 6/12:45 pm
LIR
-
PHL
1 stop16h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$363
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:45 am
PHL
-
LIR
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Wed 11/252:05 pm
LIR
-
PHL
1 stop9h 16m
Delta
Deal found 5/12$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/105:00 am
PHL
-
LIR
1 stop8h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 11/161:21 pm
LIR
-
PHL
1 stop19h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$371
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/259:16 pm
PHL
-
SJO
1 stop13h 04m
Frontier
Sat 8/19:35 am
SJO
-
PHL
1 stop12h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/95:30 am
PHL
-
LIR
1 stop8h 30m
Delta
Wed 11/252:05 pm
LIR
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PHL
1 stop9h 16m
Delta
Deal found 5/12$372

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated May 14, 2026.

Round-trip from

$346
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$152
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$437
From Philadelphia to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaLiberia

PHL - LIR

PHLLIR

Philadelphia

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Liberia

Sat 6/6

4:30 pm-9:45 am

2 stops15h 15m

$439
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 8/31

6:45 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/8

1:21 pm-1:01 am

1 stop9h 40m

$463

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 6/8

6:15 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/15

12:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop9h 28m

$478

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 5/25

6:15 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/3

11:13 am-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$478

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Tue 10/27

5:35 pm-10:25 am

1 stop18h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/1

12:35 pm-10:27 am

2 stops20h 52m

$483

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Mon 9/14

6:44 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops19h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/19

7:55 am-12:50 am

2 stops14h 55m

$483

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Sun 9/13

8:50 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops23h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

9:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$484

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Thu 10/15

5:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop8h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/19

1:23 pm-12:21 am

1 stop8h 58m

$488

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

Wed 6/3

8:58 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop27h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/10

7:55 am-9:45 am

2 stops23h 50m

$494

PhiladelphiaLiberia

PHL - LIR

PHLLIR

Philadelphia

Sun 5/31

6:10 am-10:44 am

2 stops30h 34m

Liberia

Fri 6/5

4:30 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$494

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Deals found on 5/12

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica (average of $104). Flying from Philadelphia to Costa Rica in October is currently the most expensive (average of $209). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated May 14, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Philadelphia to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Philadelphia. Philadelphia (PHL) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

    Departing from Philadelphia to Costa Rica will take you 7h 11m. The distance from Philadelphia to Costa Rica is about 2136 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to Costa Rica one-way?

    $104 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from $109 and $109, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica (average of $104). Flying from Philadelphia to Costa Rica in October is currently the most expensive (average of $209). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$141Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$209Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$251Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$285Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$289Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$480Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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