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$176+ 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 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SJO
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
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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 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$369
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$176
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$581
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 24, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/169:19 amPHX - SJO
2 stops25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/203:31 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop17h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$369
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 6/139:35 pmPHX - SJO
2 stops12h 42mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1712:28 pmSJO - PHX
2 stops32h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/166:00 amPHX - SJO
1 stop15h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2011:59 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/176:00 amPHX - SJO
1 stop12h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/241:30 pmSJO - PHX
2 stops11h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/169:10 amPHX - SJO
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Tue 5/201:10 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 10/2511:55 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop10h 53mDelta
Sat 11/11:13 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop10h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/22$421
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/177:00 amPHX - SJO
2 stops15h 46mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/231:06 amSJO - PHX
2 stops36h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$510
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/23:29 pmPHX - SJO
2 stops17h 30mCopa Airlines
Tue 5/64:10 amSJO - PHX
2 stops17h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/22$529
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/105:00 amPHX - LIR
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 6/172:10 pmLIR - PHX
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$586
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 6/27:00 amPHX - LIR
2 stops22h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/1011:20 amLIR - PHX
2 stops23h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$618
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:30 pmPHX - LIR
2 stops40h 30mAir Canada
Sat 6/712:35 pmLIR - PHX
1 stop23h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$625
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Wed 6/1111:59 pmPHX - LIR
1 stop11h 01mDelta
Tue 6/171:25 pmLIR - PHX
1 stop10h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/21$665

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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 24, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/16

9:19 am-11:33 am

2 stops25h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

3:31 pm-8:08 am

1 stop17h 37m

$369

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 6/13

9:35 pm-11:17 am

2 stops12h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/17

12:28 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops32h 37m

$371

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/16

6:00 am-10:17 pm

1 stop15h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

11:59 pm-7:42 am

1 stop8h 43m

$387

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/24

1:30 pm-12:15 am

2 stops11h 45m

$391

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/16

9:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

1:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$419

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-11:46 pm

2 stops15h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/23

1:06 am-1:05 pm

2 stops36h 59m

$510

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/2

3:29 pm-9:59 am

2 stops17h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

4:10 am-9:02 pm

2 stops17h 52m

$529

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 6/10

5:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Liberia

Tue 6/17

2:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$586

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 6/2

7:00 am-6:20 am

2 stops22h 20m

Liberia

Tue 6/10

11:20 am-9:36 am

2 stops23h 16m

$618

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/29

6:30 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops40h 30m

Liberia

Sat 6/7

12:35 pm-10:47 am

1 stop23h 12m

$625

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/21

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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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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 24, 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 24, 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
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,411 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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 $176 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $179 and JetBlue from $224 one-way.

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

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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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$268Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$353Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$370Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$387Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$396Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$401Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$418Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$602Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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