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$114+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to Costa Rica

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SJO
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Phoenix to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated March 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

$425
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$114
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$695
From Phoenix to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 5/2012:45 amPHX - SJO
1 stop11h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/286:03 amSJO - PHX
1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$429
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/253:37 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop17h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/112:23 pmSJO - PHX
2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$432
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/42:34 pmPHX - SJO
2 stops18h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/1112:23 pmSJO - PHX
2 stops11h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/214:08 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop17h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2911:13 amSJO - PHX
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/6$440
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:10 amPHX - SJO
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
Wed 3/121:55 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$519
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/13:29 pmPHX - LIR
2 stops19h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/91:20 pmLIR - PHX
1 stop10h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$585
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 3/3112:50 amPHX - LIR
2 stops11h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/912:25 pmLIR - PHX
2 stops12h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$589
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/224:00 pmPHX - SJO
2 stops16h 05mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/278:46 amSJO - PHX
2 stops12h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/7$599
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 5/1911:40 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop11h 19mDelta
Sat 5/247:25 amSJO - PHX
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/7$613
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/231:00 pmPHX - LIR
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/262:50 pmLIR - PHX
2 stops32h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$676
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 4/611:40 pmPHX - LIR
1 stop12h 40mDelta
Sat 4/121:20 pmLIR - PHX
1 stop11h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/6$685
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:55 pmPHX - LIR
2 stops17h 10mSouthwest
Fri 3/142:05 pmLIR - PHX
2 stops19h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/7$713

Find flights from Phoenix to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

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Phoenix

Fly to

Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/20

12:45 am-1:09 pm

1 stop11h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/28

6:03 am-3:38 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$429

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 4/25

3:37 pm-10:24 am

1 stop17h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/1

12:23 pm-12:42 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$432

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 5/4

2:34 pm-10:24 am

2 stops18h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/11

12:23 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops11h 53m

$439

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 4/21

4:08 pm-10:11 am

1 stop17h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

11:13 am-7:38 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$440

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/13

9:00 am-11:52 pm

2 stops13h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/16

12:50 am-6:56 pm

3 stops19h 06m

$577

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/1

3:29 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops19h 41m

Liberia

Wed 4/9

1:20 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$585

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 3/31

12:50 am-1:11 pm

2 stops11h 21m

Liberia

Wed 4/9

12:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 34m

$589

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/22

4:00 pm-9:05 am

2 stops16h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/27

8:46 am-8:39 pm

2 stops12h 53m

$599

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 5/19

11:40 pm-11:59 am

1 stop11h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

7:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$613

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 3/23

1:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Liberia

Wed 3/26

2:50 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops32h 26m

$676

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Phoenix to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Phoenix to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Phoenix to Costa Rica 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 PHX to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

When flying from Phoenix to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Phoenix to Costa Rica. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Phoenix to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    $124 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $165 and $182, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Phoenix to Costa Rica?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Phoenix to Costa Rica 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 Phoenix to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Phoenix to Costa Rica 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Phoenix to Costa Rica

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$268Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$370Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$381Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$396Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$430Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$480Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$602Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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