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$406+ 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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SJO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$406
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$654
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($208 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average 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 June 12, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/117:15 pmILM - SJO
1 stop17h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1812:16 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop9h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$406
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:00 amILM - SJO
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Tue 9/161:18 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/10$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 9/86:51 amILM - SJO
2 stops14h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/167:21 amSJO - ILM
1 stop13h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 11/36:00 amILM - LIR
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/103:25 pmLIR - ILM
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$537
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 6/2610:46 amILM - LIR
3 stops30h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/56:50 amLIR - ILM
2 stops29h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$902
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:00 amILM - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 10/81:25 pmLIR - ILM
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/10$2,443

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WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 7/11

7:15 pm-11:11 am

1 stop17h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/18

12:16 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$406

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

1:18 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$474

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/8

6:51 am-7:42 pm

2 stops14h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

7:21 am-10:34 pm

1 stop13h 13m

$478

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/3

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Liberia

Mon 11/10

3:25 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$537

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 6/26

10:46 am-3:30 pm

3 stops30h 44m

Liberia

Sat 7/5

6:50 am-2:38 pm

2 stops29h 48m

$902

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

Wed 10/8

1:25 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$2,443

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Wilmington with our price prediction graph.
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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 June 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.

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wilmington to Costa Rica, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$367Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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