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$138+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SJO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$319
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$138
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$563
From Tempe to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/269:45 pmPHX - LIR
2 stops13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/301:59 pmLIR - PHX
2 stops17h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/811:59 pmPHX - LIR
1 stop11h 01mDelta
Tue 9/161:25 pmLIR - PHX
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/31$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/166:10 amPHX - SJO
1 stop12h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/238:37 amSJO - PHX
1 stop11h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/198:59 amPHX - SJO
1 stop10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/86:00 amSJO - PHX
1 stop16h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/114:10 pmPHX - LIR
2 stops19h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/171:20 pmLIR - PHX
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$335
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/279:30 amPHX - SJO
2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/112:19 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop23h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$346
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2512:01 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop22h 13mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/112:19 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop23h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/30$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 8/87:30 amPHX - SJO
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Mon 8/188:50 amSJO - PHX
1 stop11h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2511:40 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop11h 16mDelta
Sat 11/11:21 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop10h 39mDelta
Deal found 7/30$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/910:40 amPHX - LIR
2 stops18h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/1511:20 amLIR - PHX
2 stops23h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$451

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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 July 31, 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

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Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 10/26

9:45 pm-11:45 am

2 stops13h 00m

Liberia

Thu 10/30

1:59 pm-6:48 am

2 stops17h 49m

$319

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 9/8

11:59 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Liberia

Thu 9/18

1:25 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$325

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 9/16

6:10 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/23

8:37 am-6:42 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$332

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 8/19

8:59 am-8:15 pm

1 stop10h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-9:58 pm

1 stop16h 58m

$333

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 9/11

4:10 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Liberia

Wed 9/17

1:20 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$335

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 9/27

9:30 am-11:14 am

2 stops24h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/1

12:19 pm-10:56 am

1 stop23h 37m

$346

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 9/25

12:01 pm-11:14 am

1 stop22h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/1

12:19 pm-10:56 am

1 stop23h 37m

$368

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 8/12

10:55 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/17

8:45 am-11:20 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$370

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 10/25

11:40 pm-11:56 am

1 stop11h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/30

1:21 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$380

PhoenixLiberia

PHX - LIR

PHXLIR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 9/9

10:40 am-6:20 am

2 stops18h 40m

Liberia

Mon 9/15

11:20 am-9:50 am

2 stops23h 30m

$451

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

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Best time to book a flight from Tempe to Costa Rica

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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 July 31, 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.

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 July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Tempe to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,493 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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 $142 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $162 and Southwest from $174 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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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tempe to Costa Rica.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tempe 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 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 7 airlines flying from Tempe to Costa Rica

Discover the top 7 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$325Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$344Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$385Average$631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$390Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$402Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$436Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$620Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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