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$472+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SJO
Oct 12 — Oct 191
Sun 10/12
Sun 10/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wilmington to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated September 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$472
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$496
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($153 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/245:55 pmILM - SJO
2 stops18h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/14:17 pmSJO - ILM
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$472
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1410:23 amILM - SJO
1 stop12h 44mDelta
Fri 11/217:00 amSJO - ILM
1 stop15h 17mDelta
Deal found 9/11$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/157:01 pmILM - SJO
2 stops18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/296:44 amSJO - ILM
2 stops14h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$516
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 12/166:00 amILM - SJO
1 stop15h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/211:50 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:00 amILM - SJO
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Wed 10/291:23 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 9/11$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 9/266:00 amILM - SJO
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/296:00 amSJO - ILM
1 stop15h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$530
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 12/68:39 pmILM - LIR
1 stop16h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/131:25 pmLIR - ILM
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$566
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 11/36:20 amILM - LIR
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/101:21 pmLIR - ILM
1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$575
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 11/206:00 amILM - LIR
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/243:13 pmLIR - ILM
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$595
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/266:00 amILM - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Thu 10/301:05 pmLIR - ILM
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/11$601
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:00 amILM - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 10/291:05 pmLIR - ILM
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/11$621
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/114:26 pmILM - LIR
2 stops21h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1812:45 pmLIR - ILM
2 stops17h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$625

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington 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 September 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Wilmington

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Costa Rica

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Price

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/24

5:55 pm-11:27 am

2 stops18h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/1

4:17 pm-3:52 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$472

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 9/23

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-11:32 pm

1 stop15h 32m

$512

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/14

10:23 am-10:07 pm

1 stop12h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

7:00 am-11:17 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$512

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-9:03 pm

2 stops16h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

3:11 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 59m

$516

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop15h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/21

1:50 pm-12:47 am

1 stop9h 57m

$517

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/29

1:23 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$524

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 9/26

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-11:32 pm

1 stop15h 32m

$530

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Liberia

Fri 2/6

3:55 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$557

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Liberia

Fri 2/6

1:55 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$557

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 1/15

8:34 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Liberia

Fri 1/23

3:55 pm-10:06 am

2 stops17h 11m

$561

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Costa Rica

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Wilmington 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 ILM to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington 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 September 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wilmington to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 September 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wilmington to Costa Rica, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Costa Rica from Wilmington.

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

    For as low as $512, American Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Wilmington in 7h 12m. The distance between Wilmington and Costa Rica is about 1723 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Wilmington 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 airline flying from Wilmington to Costa Rica

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wilmington 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 September 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$466Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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