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$326+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SJO
ago. 4 — ago. 111
lun. 8/4
lun. 8/11
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 julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$326
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$581
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($171 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($52 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 julio 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
jue. 8/283:51 pmILM - SJO
1 stop20h 41mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/411:37 amSJO - ILM
1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/156:00 amILM - SJO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
mié. 10/291:21 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/28$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 10/156:00 amILM - SJO
2 stops14h 16mAmerican Airlines
mié. 10/291:05 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
lun. 11/36:20 amILM - LIR
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/101:21 pmLIR - ILM
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$537
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
mar. 9/306:00 amILM - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
jue. 10/21:25 pmLIR - ILM
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Deal found 7/27$549
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
jue. 8/2810:48 amILM - LIR
2 stops28h 17mJetBlue
dom. 8/312:10 pmLIR - ILM
2 stops17h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 7/28$1,160

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 8/28

3:51 pm-10:32 am

1 stop20h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 9/4

11:37 am-8:34 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$326

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 10/15

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 10/29

1:21 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$474

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

mié. 10/15

6:00 am-6:16 pm

2 stops14h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 10/29

1:05 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$478

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

lun. 11/3

6:20 am-2:08 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Liberia

lun. 11/10

1:21 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$537

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

mar. 9/30

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

jue. 10/2

1:25 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$549

WilmingtonLiberia

ILM - LIR

ILMLIR

Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 8/28

10:48 am-1:05 pm

2 stops28h 17m

Liberia

dom. 8/31

2:10 pm-10:03 am

2 stops17h 53m

$1,160

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Deals found on 7/29

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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 julio 30, 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 julio 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wilmington to Costa Rica, such as Delta, JetBlue, 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
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,913 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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 julio 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$453Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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