How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Philadelphia?

Departing from Costa Rica to Philadelphia will take you 8h 49m. The distance from Costa Rica to Philadelphia is about 2136 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $128 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $184 and Southwest from $209 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Costa Rica to Philadelphia?

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Costa Rica to Philadelphia.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Philadelphia from Costa Rica?

If you book a flight to Philadelphia from Costa Rica, you will be flying to Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Philadelphia.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Philadelphia?

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

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

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Mon 12/221:31 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/75:25 amPHL - SJO

1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$289

Wed 12/312:52 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop23h 09mFrontier

Mon 1/55:10 amPHL - SJO

1 stop9h 32mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$333

Wed 12/312:52 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop23h 09mFrontier

Sun 1/48:41 pmPHL - SJO

1 stop18h 01mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$350

Wed 12/242:52 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop23h 09mFrontier

Fri 1/210:00 pmPHL - SJO

1 stop12h 21mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$367

Wed 12/311:31 pmSJO - PHL

2 stops33h 25mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/58:54 pmPHL - SJO

1 stop16h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$368

Tue 12/232:06 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/210:00 pmPHL - SJO

1 stop12h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$377

Wed 12/241:31 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop18h 36mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/410:00 pmPHL - SJO

2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$378

Wed 12/241:31 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/35:25 amPHL - SJO

1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$379

Mon 12/2210:00 amSJO - PHL

1 stop11h 49mJetBlue

Mon 1/54:32 pmPHL - SJO

1 stop17h 21mJetBlue

Deal found 12/21

$385

Thu 12/251:31 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines

Sat 1/35:25 amPHL - SJO

1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$386

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Fri 2/201:31 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop18h 13mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/257:59 pmPHL - SJO

1 stop17h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$225

Thu 2/121:31 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop9h 19mSpirit Airlines

Sat 2/216:00 amPHL - SJO

1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$230

Wed 2/111:45 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop8h 49mJetBlue

Tue 2/247:00 amPHL - SJO

1 stop7h 00mJetBlue

Deal found 12/21

$241

Wed 2/43:45 pmLIR - PHL

1 stop22h 39mAir Canada

Sun 2/84:05 pmPHL - LIR

1 stop23h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 12/20

$407

Mon 2/21:30 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop20h 49mSpirit Airlines

Sun 2/86:00 amPHL - SJO

1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$233

Fri 2/277:22 amSJO - PHL

1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/36:16 pmPHL - SJO

2 stops22h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$256

Fri 2/201:31 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop18h 13mSpirit Airlines

Wed 2/256:16 pmPHL - SJO

2 stops18h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$236

Sat 2/141:31 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/215:30 amPHL - SJO

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$258

Fri 2/271:31 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop9h 19mSpirit Airlines

Tue 3/36:16 pmPHL - SJO

2 stops18h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$242

Thu 2/267:22 amSJO - PHL

2 stops15h 28mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/36:16 pmPHL - SJO

2 stops22h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$266

Thu 2/121:31 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/249:53 amPHL - SJO

2 stops10h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$272

Fri 2/1312:35 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop8h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/215:30 amPHL - SJO

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$282

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Mon 12/221:31 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/78:54 pmPHL - SJO

2 stops15h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$289

Mon 1/127:45 amSJO - PHL

1 stop16h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1812:24 pmPHL - SJO

1 stop24h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$296

Mon 1/121:30 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop9h 20mSpirit Airlines

Tue 1/278:43 pmPHL - SJO

1 stop15h 54mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$316

Tue 1/131:30 pmSJO - PHL

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1 stop15h 54mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$276

Tue 1/1312:33 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop8h 30mSpirit Airlines

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1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$288

Mon 1/261:30 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop20h 44mSpirit Airlines

Mon 2/26:00 amPHL - SJO

1 stop7h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$283

One-way flights from Costa Rica to Philadelphia
Search for one-way flight options from Costa Rica to Philadelphia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Thu 1/222:00 pmLIR - PHL

1 stop8h 19mJetBlue

Deal found 12/21

$155

Thu 2/192:00 pmLIR - PHL

1 stop8h 46mJetBlue

Deal found 12/22

$160

Tue 1/203:45 pmLIR - PHL

1 stop30h 01mAir Canada

Deal found 12/21

$181

Fri 2/1312:35 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop9h 22mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$186

Sat 1/248:05 pmSJO - PHL

2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$188

Sun 12/281:31 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$190

Fri 3/62:00 pmLIR - PHL

1 stop8h 46mJetBlue

Deal found 12/21

$196

Tue 3/171:01 pmLIR - PHL

1 stop19h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$204

Wed 3/187:35 amLIR - PHL

2 stops24h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$209

Wed 1/214:00 pmLIR - PHL

1 stop21h 47mAir Canada

Deal found 12/21

$210

Sat 1/171:13 pmLIR - PHL

Nonstop4h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$212

Wed 1/73:10 pmSJO - PHL

1 stop8h 41mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$212

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Fri 2/20

1:31 pm-8:44 am

1 stop18h 13m

Philadelphia

Wed 2/25

7:59 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 23m

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SJO - PHL

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

1:31 pm-11:50 pm

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Sat 2/21

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$230

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SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

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1:30 pm-11:19 am

1 stop20h 49m

Philadelphia

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6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$233

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SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

1:31 pm-8:44 am

1 stop18h 13m

Philadelphia

Wed 2/25

6:16 pm-11:40 am

2 stops18h 24m

$236

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

1:45 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Philadelphia

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$241

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

1:31 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

6:16 pm-11:40 am

2 stops18h 24m

$242

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

7:22 am-7:17 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

6:16 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$256

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/14

1:31 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 50m

Philadelphia

Sat 2/21

5:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$258

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/26

7:22 am-11:50 pm

2 stops15h 28m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

6:16 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$266

San JoséPhiladelphia

SJO - PHL

SJOPHL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

1:31 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Philadelphia

Tue 2/24

9:53 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 02m

$272

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Philadelphia (average of $160). Flying from Costa Rica to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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 CR to PHL?

It’s optimal to fly from Costa Rica to Philadelphia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 47% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,106 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,194 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Philadelphia from Costa Rica?
If you book a flight to Philadelphia from Costa Rica, you will be flying to Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Philadelphia.
How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Philadelphia?
Departing from Costa Rica to Philadelphia will take you 8h 49m. The distance from Costa Rica to Philadelphia is about 2136 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Philadelphia one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $128 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $184 and Southwest from $209 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Philadelphia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Philadelphia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Philadelphia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Philadelphia 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 Costa Rica to Philadelphia?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Philadelphia (average of $160). Flying from Costa Rica to Philadelphia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $231). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$167	Average$450	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$246	Average$383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
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