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How to get fromCosta Rica to Wilmingtonby plane, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Rica to Wilmington by plane, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane SJO - ILM
    8h 21m
    $155–669

  2. Drive 3,411.6 mi

    1. Drive from San José to Wilmingtoncar car 3,411.6 mi
    2d 20h
    $737–1,064

  3. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane SJO - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Wilmingtontaxi taxi
    10h 48m
    $291–812

  4. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane LIR - ILM
    11h 35m
    $488–1,346

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,730.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Wilmington, NC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 4 times a day.

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