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$160+ Cheap flights from Tempe, AZ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SJO
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
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Cheap flight deals from Tempe to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tempe to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$390
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$544
From Tempe to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from Tempe to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tempe to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 6/44:09 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop17h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/167:55 amSJO - PHX
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$390
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 4/2512:48 amPHX - SJO
1 stop11h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/22:10 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$391
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 4/305:46 pmPHX - SJO
2 stops29h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/711:32 amSJO - PHX
2 stops21h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$397
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/232:59 pmPHX - SJO
2 stops31h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/263:31 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop17h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 4/17:15 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Fri 4/41:20 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop10h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/1$423
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 4/110:55 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop13h 00mSouthwest
Sat 4/58:45 amSJO - PHX
2 stops13h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 8/186:45 pmPHX - LIR
2 stops16h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/281:20 pmLIR - PHX
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 8/1712:52 amPHX - LIR
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/282:10 pmLIR - PHX
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$459
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/297:00 amPHX - SJO
2 stops15h 46mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/81:06 amSJO - PHX
2 stops33h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$487
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/29:48 pmPHX - LIR
1 stop13h 57mJetBlue
Thu 5/82:10 pmLIR - PHX
1 stop31h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 3/31$505
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/23:40 pmPHX - SJO
2 stops16h 25mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/65:52 pmSJO - PHX
2 stops25h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/31$569
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 6/237:50 pmPHX - LIR
2 stops16h 20mSouthwest
Sat 6/282:05 pmLIR - PHX
2 stops17h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$616

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tempe 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 April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tempe to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Tempe

Fly to

Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 6/4

4:09 pm-10:11 am

1 stop17h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/16

7:55 am-3:07 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$390

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 4/25

12:48 am-1:05 pm

1 stop11h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/2

2:10 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$391

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/30

5:46 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops29h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/7

11:32 am-8:13 am

2 stops21h 41m

$397

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/23

2:59 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops31h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/26

3:31 pm-8:08 am

1 stop17h 37m

$399

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/15

10:45 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/26

1:35 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$424

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 8/18

11:55 pm-11:41 am

1 stop10h 46m

Liberia

Thu 8/28

1:04 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$455

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 8/17

12:52 am-1:05 pm

2 stops11h 13m

Liberia

Thu 8/28

2:10 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$459

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/29

7:00 am-11:46 pm

2 stops15h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/8

1:06 am-9:36 am

2 stops33h 30m

$487

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/2

9:48 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop13h 57m

Liberia

Thu 5/8

2:10 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop31h 34m

$505

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 6/13

7:15 pm-5:48 am

1 stop9h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

1:25 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$525

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Best time to book a flight from Tempe to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Tempe with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Tempe to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tempe to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Tempe 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 TM9 to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Tempe 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 April 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Tempe to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 April 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Tempe to Costa Rica have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,400 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $160 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $165 and JetBlue from $224 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Tempe 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$268Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$360Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$370Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$392Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$396Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$420Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$463Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$602Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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