I haven't been able to bring myself to hit the purchase button yet. Still, it doesn't seem as if we'll find anything much cheaper. There are some pretty terrible flight schedules when trying to get from Vancouver to Central America. And unlike on some previous trips, it's not worth driving to and parking at SEATAC as we'd only save about a hundred bucks per ticket.
I'd almost be willing to avoid giving my business to the state of Arizona as a statement against its politics and policies. Yet, when push comes to shove, price triumphs over conscience. That's sad but true.