Philadelphia to Liberia (PHL–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA349
AA American
321
7:51 AM
EDT TA
11:21 AM
CST
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA349
AA American
321
12:13 PM
CST
7:10 PM
EDT
4h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Philadelphia to Liberia
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,119 mi 5h 30m nonstop -2h behind 36 1-stop hubs

PHL–LIR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,119 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 321 5h30 71% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHL to LIR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,430
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → LIR
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
LIR → PHL
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Liberia from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric PHL→LIR TTN→LIR EWR→LIR
Distance from PHL 36 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 1 14
Flight time 5h 30m 4h 43m 5h 26m
Departure OTP 71%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Liberia is 2 hours behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 4:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,119 mi / 3,411 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,119 mi / 3,411 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take approximately 5h 30m. The route covers 2,119 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PHL to LIR. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, PIE, HPN, APF, RDU, BED, TTN, AUS, DAL, HOU, SJU, SXM, SLC, MCI, BZN, LAS, OAK, FLL, MIA, DFW, ATL, DTW, BOS, EWR, MSP, YYZ, CLT, IAH, ORD, LAX, DEN, SFO, YUL, JFK, SEA and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Liberia is 2 hours behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from LIR to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN, EWR and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PHL to LIR

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHL to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to LIR ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,119 miles (3,411 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).