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$213+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — SJO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$213
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$454
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/195:54 amPIT - SJO
1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2912:28 pmSJO - PIT
1 stop8h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/196:14 pmPIT - SJO
1 stop18h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2912:28 pmSJO - PIT
2 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/1312:44 pmPIT - SJO
2 stops11h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2011:59 pmSJO - PIT
2 stops13h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/12:13 pmPIT - LIR
2 stops21h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/63:25 pmLIR - PIT
2 stops19h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$461
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 11/1811:45 amPIT - SJO
1 stop11h 30mDelta
Tue 12/167:00 amSJO - PIT
1 stop10h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/30$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/292:10 pmPIT - SJO
2 stops22h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/55:30 amSJO - PIT
2 stops26h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$484
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/316:00 amPIT - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Tue 9/301:25 pmLIR - PIT
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/29$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 7/197:03 pmPIT - LIR
1 stop21h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/2512:45 pmLIR - PIT
2 stops18h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$511
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/511:05 amPIT - SJO
2 stops12h 48mCopa Airlines
Thu 7/105:52 pmSJO - PIT
2 stops13h 46mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$524
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/28:05 amPIT - SJO
2 stops41h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/71:06 amSJO - PIT
2 stops39h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$717
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:50 pmPIT - SJO
2 stops13h 50mAvianca
Mon 5/191:55 amSJO - PIT
2 stops16h 40mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$722
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/285:00 amPIT - SJO
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Sat 6/281:15 pmSJO - PIT
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$733

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Pittsburgh

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Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Mon 5/19

5:54 am-10:27 am

1 stop6h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

12:28 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$284

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Mon 5/19

6:14 pm-10:27 am

1 stop18h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/29

12:28 pm-6:17 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$318

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Tue 5/13

12:44 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops11h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

11:59 pm-3:39 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$341

PittsburghLiberia

PIT - LIR

PITLIR

Pittsburgh

Sun 6/1

2:13 pm-10:00 am

2 stops21h 47m

Liberia

Fri 6/6

3:25 pm-1:11 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$461

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Sun 6/29

2:10 pm-10:11 am

2 stops22h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/5

5:30 am-9:56 am

2 stops26h 26m

$484

PittsburghLiberia

PIT - LIR

PITLIR

Pittsburgh

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

Tue 9/30

1:25 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$497

PittsburghLiberia

PIT - LIR

PITLIR

Pittsburgh

Sat 7/19

7:03 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop21h 42m

Liberia

Fri 7/25

12:45 pm-9:36 am

2 stops18h 51m

$511

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Sat 7/5

11:05 am-9:53 pm

2 stops12h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/10

5:52 pm-9:38 am

2 stops13h 46m

$524

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Mon 6/2

8:05 am-11:46 pm

2 stops41h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/7

1:06 am-6:44 pm

2 stops39h 38m

$717

PittsburghSan José

PIT - SJO

PITSJO

Pittsburgh

Tue 5/13

7:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops13h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/19

1:55 am-8:35 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$722

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Best time to book a flight from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PIT to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Copa Airlines from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,922 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Costa Rica?

    Pittsburgh (PIT), located 13.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $213. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 5 airlines flying from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$276Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$378Average$622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$460Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$481Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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