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$130+ 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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SJO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$292
(Southwest)

One-way from

$130
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$425
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 August 14, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 11/312:45 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Fri 11/79:00 amSJO - PHX
1 stop15h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 9/105:05 amPHX - SJO
2 stops13h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/176:00 amSJO - PHX
2 stops15h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 9/66:50 pmPHX - LIR
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/132:02 pmLIR - PHX
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 11/35:00 amPHX - SJO
1 stop16h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/73:11 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/248:55 amPHX - SJO
1 stop9h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/287:55 amSJO - PHX
1 stop14h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 9/206:50 pmPHX - LIR
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/282:01 pmLIR - PHX
1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 9/36:00 amPHX - SJO
1 stop10h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/106:00 amSJO - PHX
2 stops15h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 11/811:18 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:22 amSJO - PHX
1 stop19h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 10/256:50 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop22h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/16:44 amSJO - PHX
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/2611:59 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop11h 11mDelta
Tue 10/71:23 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop10h 37mDelta
Deal found 8/13$322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/2510:59 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop11h 59mDelta
Thu 10/301:23 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop10h 37mDelta
Deal found 8/13$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/35:00 amPHX - SJO
1 stop16h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/106:22 amSJO - PHX
1 stop13h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$331

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Phoenix

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 11/3

4:20 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop18h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

7:00 am-8:35 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$292

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 9/10

3:41 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

1:30 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$292

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 11/4

11:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

9:00 am-10:25 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$292

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 9/24

8:55 am-7:37 pm

1 stop9h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/8

8:37 am-11:25 pm

1 stop15h 48m

$292

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 11/3

12:30 am-12:19 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

1:09 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$292

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 11/3

11:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

9:00 am-11:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$292

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 9/10

7:46 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/17

7:55 am-5:41 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$292

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 9/17

3:41 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/23

7:55 am-9:02 pm

1 stop14h 07m

$292

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 9/6

6:50 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop17h 11m

Liberia

Sat 9/13

2:02 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$310

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 9/24

6:50 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop17h 11m

Liberia

Wed 10/1

12:49 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$310

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Costa Rica

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

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 August 14, 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.

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 August 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Copa Airlines from Phoenix to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,509 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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  • 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 7 airlines flying from Phoenix to Costa Rica

Discover the top 7 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$325Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$344Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$372Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$377Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$393Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$436Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$620Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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