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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José2 stops$394
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$402
San José
San José2 stops$394
Liberia
Liberia2 stops$402

Book Cheap Pittsburgh to Costa Rica Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 7:37 pm
PIT
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SJO
12h 07m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:28 pm - 12:16 pm
SJO
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PIT
11h 48m
1 stop
$394United Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 7:37 pm
PIT
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SJO
12h 07m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 8:41 pm
SJO
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PIT
10h 56m
2 stops
$399United Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
5:42 pm - 11:29 am
PIT
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LIR
19h 47m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 1:35 pm
LIR
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PIT
20h 50m
2 stops
$433American Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:38 pm
PIT
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LIR
9h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 9:25 pm
LIR
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PIT
28h 40m
1 stop
$438American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 6:40 pm
PIT
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SJO
7h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 7:55 pm
SJO
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PIT
8h 55m
1 stop
$453Southwest
Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 20
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 12:15 pm
PIT
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SJO
7h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 11:20 pm
SJO
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PIT
13h 20m
2 stops
$456Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Sep 10
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 11:49 am
PIT
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SJO
6h 44m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:19 pm - 12:31 am
SJO
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PIT
9h 12m
1 stop
$461Delta
Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20
Air Canada Logo
7:20 pm - 2:10 pm
PIT
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LIR
19h 50m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
3:10 pm - 6:36 pm
LIR
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PIT
26h 26m
1 stop
$466Air Canada
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Air Canada Logo
7:20 pm - 2:20 pm
PIT
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LIR
20h 00m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:10 pm - 6:36 pm
LIR
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PIT
26h 26m
1 stop
$469Air Canada
Fri, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 12:00 pm
PIT
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LIR
8h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 12:36 am
LIR
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PIT
9h 11m
1 stop
$470Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Pittsburgh to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica is March, when tickets cost $142 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $274 and $260 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$185
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Pittsburgh to Liberia

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • Does the Pittsburgh airport have a space designated for kids to play?

    Yes. PIT has installed Kidsport, a children's play space located airside in Concourse C. Kidsport features creative interactive exhibits for kids, toys for toddlers, seating for parents, and an infant care area with a changing table.

  • What documentation do I need in order to fly to Costa Rica?

    When you land in Costa Rica, you must show a valid passport that will remain valid throughout the duration of your stay. You must also show proof that you intend to leave the country within 90 days, such as a return plane ticket.

  • Where can I fly to in Costa Rica from SJC?

    From SJC, Costa Rica Green Airways flies to cities such as Tambor and Quepos. You can also catch a flight on Sensa Airlines to Limon, Nosara Beach, and Drake Bay.

  • Which Costa Rican airport makes a better destination, LIR or SJO?

    That depends on what you want out of your Costa Rican visit. LIR has the advantage of being on the beach, a convenient location if you want to start enjoying the sun and sand right away. Of the two airports, SJO is the only one that has domestic flights. So, if you plan to travel throughout Costa Rica by plane, SJO is a better airport. Also, SJO is more centrally located, making it a good base if you plan to drive throughout the country, as well.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • The Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is situated in the northwest of Pittsburgh near the Ohio River. PIT serves as a hub for the regional airline Southern Express Airlines. When you book your flight from PIT to Costa Rica through KAYAK, you'll have many flight options and prices to choose from.
  • When you fly to San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, you'll be landing at the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). This airport is virtually in the center of the country. Through KAYAK, there are a number of flights you could book from PIT to SJO. For example, you could take a United flight that stops in New York, an American flight with a stop in Miami, or an Air Canada flight with a stop in Toronto.
  • You could book several different flights from PIT to The Liberian international Airport (LIR), located in the beach city Liberia on the northwestern shores of Costa Rica. American, Delta, United, Air Canada, Spirit, and Alaska are among the airlines that operate flights from PIT to LIR. These flights have either one or two stops in cities such as Dallas, Miami, New York, Charlotte, Los Angeles, and others.
  • The Pittsburgh International Airport wants to help you make your flight on time. The PIT home page tells you how many parking spaces are available at the airport in real time. The homepage also tells you in real time how long the wait is at all the different security lines in the terminals, including general boarding, first class, and TSA Pre-Check.
  • If you are feeling nervous, stressed, bereaved, or even bored as you wait for your flight at PIT, keep an eye out for the PIT therapy dogs. These trained dogs and their handlers roam Departures hoping to bring a bit of delight to passengers waiting to travel.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Pittsburgh to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Overall good, just screaming kids in the area the whole flight.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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Overall good, just screaming kids in the area the whole flight.

My experience will Southwest was good. I wish there was more entertainment and the boarding process was slow at time but other than that my experience was great definitely will be flying with SouthWest again.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours, meaning that a flight to Dwnver which should have arrived at 11pm came into the airport at 1 am. Made for a very long day.

I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

I really wish that SW would ask anyone with a carry-on to wait while those who don’t have to access the overhead bins are boarded. Then, reverse that when the plane arrives. Those without the need to clog up the aisle retrieving their bags from the overhead bins wait for those exiting the plane without needing to clog up. The aisle.

We boarded the flight and set two and a half hours on the jetway. Would have been better if they had not boarded us at all. Plane was hot and it was limited ability to access the restrooms or get a drink of water. Very unpleasant experience

The actual flight was great! The 3 hour delay not so much.

Southwest is a garbage airline and the people who fly it are garbage people.

Boarding was easy. Plane wasn’t crowded. Plenty of space. Flight was on time. Crew was pleasant.

No Internet, no backseat screen, no nothing. I bought a Delta ticket and ended up on American Airlines. How did that happen?

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

The flight was way too HOT! And the plane did not have any in-flight TV entertainment.

Easiest airport experience ever in my life at MSP with Delta check-in and flight attendant gave us a bottle of champagne in celebration of our 10-year wedding anniversary, so overall amazing!

The gate attendants and the crew were terrible. Because of high winds, they needed to carry more fuel, so they had to get volunteers to take the next flight at 6 am the next day. They did a terrible job of it - our flight ended up taking off just under 3 hours of the scheduled time. I hope to never fly Delta again.

Great. Seamless. Check in agent at kiosk international was amazing and extremely helpful.

Great service. Great staff. Boarding was a little slow, but I think there was a service dog slowing things down.

We splurged and decided to fly first class. Seats were roomy. But flight crew arrived late to the airport. That delayed our flight. Most of the passengers had to try to make connections flights. I felt bad for them. We checked 4 bags. We got three from the baggage claim carousel. 4th one was lost. Delta online help wasn’t good. Baggage claim staff were sympathetic and nice but we waited around for almost 2 hours and it had t been found. They did find it several hours later and we had to drive back to airport to retrieve it. I won’t be splurging on 1st. Lass again anytime soon. I think we got worse service. I am also not a huge fan of delta but we have family in ATL so we don’t have a ton of choice. What should have been an easy flight turned into a stressful event due to flight crew tardiness and baggage mishandling.

My flight consistently said it was on time and the plane didn’t arrive until after 30 minutes after take off and nothing was announced to passengers

Delta planes have the WORST seat comfort of any plane in history. It's the opposite of ergonomic, in every sense. They also recline minimally, are covered in a vinyl and have no feet rests. Then the disembarking process is chaotic and time consuming (because of the way they load the plane and deal with luggage). Overall, somewhat frustrating but we arrived safely :)

It was great. All the crew were professional and nice.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

My husband and I recently had an unfortunate experience with Lufthansa. At the Philadelphia International airport, the ground staff refused to board us because we didn’t have a current visa stamped on our passports for Frankfurt. We completely understand that this was our mistake. we should have double-checked the visa requirements before our trip. However, the issue that upset us most was how the situation was handled by the staff. They told us they would mark it as “boarding denied due to visa issue”, but instead they recorded it as “no show”. Because of that incorrect entry, our return flight was automatically cancelled as well, which caused additional stress and expense. Mistakes can happen, but we expected more transparency and accuracy from a reputed airline like Lufthansa. It would have made a big difference if the staff had been more careful and considerate in documenting the situation correctly.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

A three (3) hour flight should have meal service in First Class, not just potato chips!

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

Seats suck. Only one drink service in three hours with the flight attendants being more attendant to their phones than the customer. Painful in the extreme.

Getting to Scotland with no luggage (no medicine, no clothes and no club) on golf trip very disappointed

Quick flight again no one illness why there were multiple delays and changing of the gate number.

The check in agents in PHL and gate agents had to have been the rudest women that I have ever encountered; the agent weighing the bags at check in screamed continuously at all of the guests as did the woman at the gate.I have Executive Platinum status with AA and fly a lot with AA but these ladies were the absolute worst I had the displeasure to encounter!

Delayed delayed. Poor professionalism. Our seats changed and we pay for them

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

Seat comfort was poor (no lumbar or lower back support).

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

The American flight was a connecting flight to an international flight. The international flight has a 2 check bag rule. Despite being informed of this, American would only check 1 bag and wanted 100 to check the second (basically a 3rd carry-on) to NYC. Subsequently tsa took a sealed container of maple syrup and a few other things that couldn't be in carry-on plus I had to lug around 3 pieces of luggage for the entire trip. The American reservation was made with the international and American actually checked the one piece the entire way to China. This is one of the reasons that I will avoid American airlines if possible in the future.

The boarding process and flight were great. However, I waited about 40 minutes for my luggage. It did not come up on the designated belt. Instead, everyone’s bags were on a cart. Not sure what the issue was, but we were not informed until another passenger went looking for her bags and found them.

It was a good flight. Of course it was full, but it went well.

see my previous response about being kicked off the flight and having to fly the next day, ruining a planned vacation tour.

Horrible - for the first time in my life i was denied boarding an international flight because the name used on my ticket - Josh - was not exactly the same as my passport - Joshua. At no time during ticketing, online check-in, or at the airport flying from Boston to NY was i notified of a problem. It was only at boarding from NY to Costa Rica I was informed of the problem and by then it was too late. After missing the flight I was told by airport Jet Blue staff, including a supervisor, that it was my problem and they could not assist because i bought "the cheapest fare". i was hung up on twice by JetBlue customer service, including once by a supervisor. I blame Kayak and your awful partner ChatDeal for even allowing me to purchase an international ticket without verifying this - you effectively sold me a ticket i could not use. Shame on you and shame on ChatDeal for doing nothing to help me resolve the situation. What a scam.

Like the variety of entertainment options. One crew member was a little on the rough/rude side. Boarding was a mess, attendants didn't do a great job of helping with the luggage storage and it delayed us a couple of minutes.

It was a smooth flight and the pilot was very pleasant

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

I especially liked the lead crew officer. His boarding and safety announcements were made with a bit of novelty and humor. The flight also left the gate 10 minutes early and we landed about 20 minutes early… It was a delightful flight…

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

terrible. Because I felt very unwell during the flight. How do they leave a woman alone in the middle of 2 men? an obese man who was falling on top of me.

I booked this flight using JetBlue points and I was just so happy. The plane was so clean, I had every need met. Thank you!!

As with all airline's seats, a little more padding would appreciated. Especially on longer flights.

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