Costa Rica

$133+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SJO
maj 29 — juni 51
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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 april 29, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
lør. 5/235:04 pm
PHL
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SJO
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
tor. 5/281:00 pm
SJO
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PHL
1 stop8h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$326
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
søn. 5/35:45 am
PHL
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SJO
1 stop7h 48m
Spirit Airlines
søn. 5/101:00 pm
SJO
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PHL
1 stop8h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
man. 5/256:00 am
PHL
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SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
tor. 6/111:00 pm
SJO
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PHL
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
man. 6/86:45 am
PHL
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SJO
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
søn. 7/121:21 pm
SJO
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PHL
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lør. 6/61:00 pm
PHL
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SJO
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
søn. 7/121:21 pm
SJO
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PHL
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
tor. 6/48:10 am
PHL
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SJO
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
søn. 7/121:21 pm
SJO
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PHL
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fre. 5/296:00 am
PHL
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SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
man. 6/81:00 pm
SJO
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PHL
1 stop24h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$336
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
søn. 5/246:45 am
PHL
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SJO
1 stop7h 00m
Spirit Airlines
tor. 5/281:00 pm
SJO
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PHL
1 stop8h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$337
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
søn. 5/176:45 am
PHL
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SJO
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
lør. 5/231:10 pm
SJO
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PHL
1 stop7h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fre. 6/56:00 am
PHL
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SJO
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
søn. 7/121:21 pm
SJO
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PHL
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fre. 7/38:00 am
PHL
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SJO
1 stop30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
søn. 7/121:21 pm
SJO
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PHL
1 stop9h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$345
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
søn. 5/106:45 am
PHL
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SJO
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
fre. 5/151:00 pm
SJO
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PHL
1 stop9h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$346

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 april 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$326
(Expedia)

One-way from

$133
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$502
From Philadelphia to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($55 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 April 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 april 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

fre. 9/11

10:28 am-7:37 pm

2 stops11h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lør. 9/19

7:55 am-12:50 am

2 stops14h 55m

$423

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

fre. 9/11

5:30 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

søn. 9/20

1:25 pm-12:27 am

1 stop9h 02m

$455

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

ons. 9/23

5:30 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

fre. 10/2

1:25 pm-12:27 am

1 stop9h 02m

$455
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

tir. 5/12

7:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

fre. 5/15

1:05 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$478

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

fre. 9/11

6:44 pm-11:38 am

2 stops18h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

man. 9/21

1:25 pm-9:43 am

2 stops18h 18m

$483

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

lør. 5/30

12:46 pm-10:11 am

2 stops23h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

man. 6/1

12:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops22h 15m

$483

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

tir. 7/7

6:10 am-10:39 pm

2 stops18h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

tir. 7/14

11:13 am-9:39 am

2 stops20h 26m

$483

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

man. 9/7

6:44 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops19h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

søn. 9/20

7:55 am-10:33 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$483

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

tor. 5/28

7:45 pm-10:11 am

2 stops16h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lør. 6/6

7:55 am-9:39 am

2 stops23h 44m

$483

PhiladelphiaSan José

PHL - SJO

PHLSJO

Philadelphia

man. 5/25

6:15 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ons. 6/3

7:55 am-12:45 am

2 stops14h 50m

$483

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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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 april 29, 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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 6h 56m. 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 april 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$141Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$213Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$251Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$289Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$437Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
GOLCheapest$480Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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