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Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Costa Rica

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
San José
San José1 stop$469
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$437
San José
San José1 stop$469
Liberia
Liberia1 stop$437
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Price, demand and travel trends for Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica are running about 5% lower than they were around this time last year, averaging $563 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica right now?

The cheapest fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica on KAYAK in the last week were to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from $410 round-trip, and to Liberia (LIR) from $437 round-trip.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $524. Prices are highest in August, when average flight costs increase to around $723.

When is the best time to book flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

Book your flights 16 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 11% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Costa Rica is the cheapest to fly to from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Costa Rica are:

• San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) (avg. price $559)
• Liberia (LIR) (avg. price $606)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica, while Thursday is the most expensive. Fares run about 16% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Costa Rica during the evening with average prices of $517. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $606.

Key details for Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$202
Beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 48% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Liberia

Your Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $477 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica have ranged from $477 to $716.

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica. One-stop options include:

    • American Airlines
    • United Airlines
    • JetBlue

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica?

    On flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Costa Rica?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Costa Rica include:

    • Parque Metropolitano La Sabana
    • Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
    • Museo de Oro
    • Morazan Park

  • Do I need a visa to visit Costa Rica?

    US citizens can enter Costa Rica without a visa if they have a valid passport and a return ticket. Additionally, they can only stay for no more than 90 days and only visit as tourists.

  • Which airport should I fly into if I want to visit Guanacaste?

    Costa Rica is a wonderland, with endless stretches of beaches on the Pacific Coast, which are ideal for surfers and people looking to enjoy some sun. Guanacaste province in Costa Rica is considered the best place for beautiful beaches and towns. For easy access to the province, you should fly into Daniel Oduber Airport in Liberia, which is only 7.7 miles away.

  • How many international airports does Costa Rica have?

    Flying to Costa Rica from Phoenix means landing at one of the country's two international airports, Daniel Oduber Quiros in Liberia or Juan Santamaria in San Jose. The airport you choose depends on which places you visit in Costa Rica.

  • Which cities does Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport service?

    Daniel Oduber Airport is in northern Costa Rica. It serves cities not only in Costa Rica but also in neighboring Nicaragua. Some cities include Liberia, Sanas, Tamarindo, San Jorge, and Rivas in Nicaragua.

Your guide to booking Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Costa Rica flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 16 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 11% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid August when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Thursday cost about 16% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in San José, which is the most popular destination in Costa Rica. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as La Fortuna, Tamarindo and Manuel Antonio.
  • If you are looking for a way to entertain your children before a flight and get their energy out, Phoenix Sky Harbor has a "Play-viation" children's play area that is full of aviation-themed activities and structures. This is located at Terminal 3, and includes a seating area for parents to relax and keep an eye on their kids as they prepare for travel.
  • There's no better way to calm your mind before a flight than to sit in a quiet place and meditate. The chapel on level three of Terminal 4 in Phoenix Sky Harbor provides the perfect space for travelers to sit in quietness as they wait for their flight. It's a space to reflect, regroup and rest.
  • Costa Rica is a fantastic tourist destination full of many adventures. There are amazing natural attractions scattered all over the country in different cities. Deciding where to fly to first can be confusing. Nevertheless, starting at the center, San Jose is a good choice because you can access other parts of the country easliy. Flying to San Jose first is beneficial because domestic flights are only available from the city's airport.
  • San Jose is the hub for world-class museums, parks, historic buildings, majestic volcanoes, and green hills, all worth visiting. The city is served by two airports: Juan Santamaria and Tobias Bolanos. The best airport to fly into is Juan Santamaria because it is the country's largest and has better amenities. On the other hand, Tobias Airport is often used for private aircraft and charter flights.
  • Juan Santamaria Airport serves many cities around San Jose. You can choose from the airport to San Jose, Alajuela, Atenas, San Juan, and Santa Domingo, among many other cities. There are plenty of attractions in each of these cities, which are only 8.6 miles from the airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Phoenix to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Phoenix to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4214 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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Every single flight I take with southwest is delayed by at least one hour. Unbelievable

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Nov 2026
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Every single flight I take with southwest is delayed by at least one hour. Unbelievable

On time departure and arrival. Had to be the oldest plane in the SWA fleet but it got me where I needed to be.

The service was fine, about the same as you get on most lower end airlines. I dont understand the perks of flying them much anymore for the cost.

Flight left on time and was early landing. Seats not comfortable and not enough space…

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled.

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Phx - ORD was nice 737 with starlink and the ORD - grr was ancient bare bones airbus with not even a power port lol

Even though the incoming flight was delayed by 20 minutes they managed to get us to SFO 15 minutes early.

Gluten free snack options and meals that offer both gluten free and dairy free.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

We purchase first class seats for the first time for multiples of standard economy ticket. There was no access to the club lounge and no priority boarding. The meal and the service once on the plane were superior and the seat was nicer, but not worth the price difference. I will be happy to seat in economy and spend the difference on more travel.

I upgraded my seat and was promised it would be next to the emergency door for extra leg room and they said it was premium plus but it was at the back of the plane...same thing happened from Newark to Dubai

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

The woman gate agent in Phoenix was none too sympathetic about my check-in process as I am relatively new with using apps. I almost did not get on because she said I did not check-in. I thought I had via Kayak where I purchased a very expensive ticket. Lesson learned but to be told I may not get on as a matter of factly was difficult to hear.

We were delayed 3x and because I didn’t purchase my tickets directly from United Airlines I was told I Have to take care of it myself so I called Underpricer and they helped me but before I changed my flights I took the risk of sticking by what my tickets were and was lucky to have gotten on the original all flight with only 15 mins before take off. not sure if I will do this again

I was assigned the last seat in the last row directly in front of the bathrooms at check-in when there were plenty of open non-upcharge seats available. That seat should not be given out unless it’s the absolutely last one available. I had traveled/waited for over 10 hours and to get that seat on my final of 3 flights from Rio was a slap in the face.

I bought the ticket as a work/ business issued ticket, meaning my company probably payed extra for a flight of I bought by myself I would avoid let gol manage the entire reservation with its partner America. The App from gol and America were not able to properly handle check-in and information about the trip. Creating unnecessary confusion, also preventing properly define seats even by paying the fee. The boarding on Miami was in a very disconnected gate, that had limited access to other gates and food. So, I would avoid this route in the future in my travel. There are better routes.

GOL turned out to be a very decent airline . To be honest better than I expected.

Was given all 3 boarding passes. Was refused boarding to Brasilia in Miami even though I had up to date Brazilian Visa and US passport. Had to return to Phoenix as trip was cancelled. Waiting for refund of the fare. Missed my son's birthday and visit with him and his wife.

The pilots landing and taking off was very bad on the first flight, the second one taking off was great but landing was also rough

The check in and on the ground experience is very poor. Their online check and trip management is the worst I have ever seen and they have long lines to check in at the airport, technology is glitchy/unusable and have exorbitant baggage fees. The flight itself is fine, although the food is about what you would expect and their was no functioning entertainment for an international flight.

My experience with this flight was extremely negative and resulted in serious financial and personal consequences. The flight departed with a significant delay, which caused me to miss my international connecting flight. As a direct result of this delay — which was entirely beyond my control — I was unable to reach my final destination on time, causing me to lose a previously scheduled hair transplant surgery that had been arranged months in advance. This was not a minor inconvenience. The surgery involved: • A reserved operating room • Medical and technical staff scheduled specifically for that date • Surgical instruments prepared in advance • Strict scheduling that does not allow for easy rescheduling Due to the airline’s delay and poor handling of the situation: • I lost already paid international flight tickets • I was forced to purchase new tickets, incurring duplicate expenses • I spent over six additional hours in airports, under stressful conditions • I incurred unexpected costs for meals and transportation • I lost a medical opportunity that cannot be easily recovered, along with the emotional distress associated with it Although the airline covered one night of hotel accommodation, this did not address the real impact of the delay, nor the significant damages caused by missing a critical medical procedure. The lack of punctuality, planning, and effective solutions reflects a serious lack of responsibility toward passengers, especially when international connections and time-sensitive medical commitments are involved. I do not recommend this airline for travelers with important schedules, medical appointments, or critical connections. In my case, the delay did not merely cause inconvenience — it resulted in the loss of a surgery and substantial financial damage.

I was not able to get on the flight due to delays out of Philadelphia. I arrived in MIA at 10:30pm and there was no one at the GOL Desk. Is there any flight credit available for this flight?

Unfortunately it was very disappointed experience. Our first flight our was delayed 2 hours, as a consequence we missed our connecting international flight. Customer server at Miami American Airlines was very disrespectful, gave us the worst replace itenarary for the next day that we had to spend 2 hours calling Gol to get a better itinerary otherwise we wouldn't make it on time to fulfill our trip purpose. We would have missed the reason to travel all the way to Brazil if we didn't change for a better itinerary. The worst thing is that our baggage was missing for 4 days. We had no cloths for all this time, plus the aggravation to locate our baggage. Nobody knew where our baggage was. We ended up picking it up at the airport when they said that they will bring them home. Unfortunately our experience was very dissatisfied.

Lost luggage, people are not very nice to help you , I was just instructed to fill out a baggage claim online, they were not helpful when I had additional questions after I completed the form on my phone.

Free wifi was almost impossible to get, kept dropping the connection

Not good - we boarded and taxied for an hour before they told us there were technical issues with the plane. They told us we were going to need to deplane, parked back at the gate but then didn’t tell us we didn’t have to anymore. There was just a lot of uncertainties with poor communication.

3.5 hour delay because of “mundane” mx issue. Aircraft had to be towed 3 times.

Overall great experience, though my screen for entertainment was not working and I could see that others were.

see my previous response about being kicked off the flight and having to fly the next day, ruining a planned vacation tour.

No included food for a 5 hour flight and the entertainment was only accessible if you had wired headphones (not provided). Otherwise though, great and smooth flying and customer service.

They have the most inexperienced / rude flight staff I’ve encountered

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

terrible. Because I felt very unwell during the flight. How do they leave a woman alone in the middle of 2 men? an obese man who was falling on top of me.

I booked this flight using JetBlue points and I was just so happy. The plane was so clean, I had every need met. Thank you!!

Horrible. Their delay cause me to miss my connection, the the flight they rebooked was delayed over an hour because they over booked the crew. They also left my suitcase out in the rain for hours ruining items I had in the suitcase and blew off my complaint.. worst experience ever.

Perfect from check in at the airport to the flight all staff were very friendly The plane was nice and clean and modern Because I’m here in the UK to visit my Dad who’s critically ill the details of me getting here were very important and nice to see staff being pleasant and professional

Same the delay was not ideal and the credits to move flights was not sufficient

There is was everything terrible all my flights was delayed so I missed my connection flights

The guy sitting in front of me kept pushing hard his sit against my legs… very uncomfortable

Food was horrid. In my opinion inedible. They did offer some sorbet and one small dish of fruit. Stewards were super stingy with water, coffee, etc.

I believe my father had a good flight. What was not good, was the associate who helped us during Step 2 of check-in. After getting his boarding passes and bag tags, we proceeded to Step 2 where we were met with Carol. This was around 3:15-20pm at Phoenix Sky Harbor. She weighed my father’s checked bag which was 2lbs over, she recommended removing a pair of jeans to correct this. My father asked/joked if “she could just let him go” and she fairly rudely responded something along the lines of, “I don’t own the airline so no I can’t do that”. From this point on I just want to assume she was having a bad day. I spent my life raised in a business and front-facing customer service so I understand previous clients can make you feel irritated. How she continued to act leads me to believe she was really careless about her job or racially biased/straight-up racist. After we moved the 2lbs to his other bag, she told us she believed he would need to claim his bag at his connecting flight in Hong Kong, before it could go to his final destination, Malaysia. This thoroughly confused us as we are fairly frequent international travelers and 95% of the time the bag is sent to its final destination without this requirement. Last time we traveled to Malaysia was less than a month ago, so again we’re fairly confused. Multiple times she used a fairly aggressive tone of “I know what YOU THINK, this is what I believe”. The multiple “YOU THINK” as if we didn’t understand what she was saying was rude and insulting, and her tone came along with a insincere smile, hence the feeling of she was racially biased. Despite the fact that she might have been having a bad day previously, it is AA’s airline’s duty to train their employee about international bag protocol, as clearly AA is a major partner of internationally traveling airlines. Carol made the experience overall unenjoyable sending my father off and made us both question AA’s training of their employees.

Once again the staff of American Airlines is kind, helpful, efficient, and professional.

Paid for wifi but it didn't work once. Seats were incredibly cramped and passengers sitting in front was reclined the entire time and staff did nothing

No food. I paid over $1.000 for my ticket for nuts and espresso beans.

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