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$156+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to San José (SJO)

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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — SJO
ago. 25 — sep. 11
lun. 8/25
lun. 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated agosto 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$314
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$156
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$611
From Wilmington New Hanover County to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Cheapest flights from Wilmington to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
vie. 10/35:42 pmILM - SJO
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/1012:35 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop7h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$314
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
jue. 8/211:20 pmILM - SJO
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/2712:18 pmSJO - ILM
2 stops20h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$446
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
vie. 11/142:30 pmILM - SJO
1 stop8h 45mDelta
vie. 11/212:17 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 8/19$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
vie. 11/146:00 amILM - SJO
2 stops15h 55mAmerican Airlines
vie. 11/213:11 pmSJO - ILM
2 stops16h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$496
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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. 10/157:01 pmILM - SJO
2 stops20h 37mAmerican Airlines
mié. 10/296:44 amSJO - ILM
1 stop11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
jue. 8/216:00 amILM - SJO
1 stop16h 15mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/271:00 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$522
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
dom. 10/56:00 amILM - SJO
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 10/112:20 pmSJO - ILM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$555

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

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Wilmington

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

vie. 10/3

5:42 pm-10:27 am

2 stops18h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/10

12:35 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$314

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

vie. 10/3

6:00 am-7:42 pm

1 stop15h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 10/10

6:00 am-10:16 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$492

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

vie. 11/14

10:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop12h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 11/21

7:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$492

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

dom. 10/5

7:59 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops18h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 10/11

2:20 pm-12:08 am

1 stop7h 48m

$496

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

vie. 11/14

10:19 am-10:01 pm

2 stops12h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 11/21

1:23 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$496

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 9/25

6:34 pm-3:13 pm

1 stop22h 39m

$156

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

jue. 9/25

11:55 am-11:55 am

2 stops26h 00m

$190

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

vie. 9/19

11:55 am-11:55 am

2 stops26h 00m

$301

WilmingtonSan José

ILM - SJO

ILMSJO

Wilmington New Hanover County

vie. 9/19

6:00 am-7:42 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$302

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Deals found on 8/20

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Wilmington to San José, San José Province 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wilmington to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 57% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated agosto 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Wilmington to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.5

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to San José, San José Province?

    Departing from Wilmington to San José, San José Province will take you 12h 55m. The distance from Wilmington to San José, San José Province is about 1723 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wilmington to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wilmington to San José, San José Province round-trip from $473. American Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to San José 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 San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Wilmington to San José, San José Province 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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American AirlinesCheapest$473Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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