Central America

$67+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Central America

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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SJO
Jan 7 — Jan 141
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Central America

Cheapest flights from Tampa to Central America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Central America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 8, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/72:24 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop5h 43mCopa Airlines
Fri 12/125:49 amSJO - TPA
1 stop14h 52mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/6$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Thu 12/1111:27 amTPA - SJO
1 stop12h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/153:38 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop15h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:30 amTPA - SJO
1 stop8h 56mJetBlue
Tue 12/302:06 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop6h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 12/8$251
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/189:03 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop16h 22mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/241:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/8$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/611:44 amTPA - SJO
1 stop9h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/292:20 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop19h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Thu 12/111:20 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/141:15 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop17h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/93:05 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Thu 12/182:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/6$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/108:00 amTPA - LIR
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/203:13 pmLIR - TPA
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/63:25 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/291:50 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/611:44 amTPA - SAL
1 stop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/116:55 amSAL - TPA
1 stop9h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/316:00 amTPA - LIR
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/103:23 pmLIR - TPA
1 stop18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Fri 12/199:40 amTPA - LIR
1 stop9h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/248:35 amLIR - TPA
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$307

Find flight deals from Tampa to Central America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tampa to Central America flight deals. Data was last updated December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$67
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$747

Good round-trip deal

$338 or less

Good one-way deal

$222 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tampa-San Salvador El Salvador Intl flight deals.
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From Tampa to Central America
One-way flight from Tampa to Central America
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tampa to Central America.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Tampa to Central America.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Central America that are best for you.

Fly from

Tampa

Fly to

Central America

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaSan Salvador

TPA - SAL

TPASAL

Tampa

Sun 2/8

8:38 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Tue 2/10

4:02 pm-8:20 am

1 stop15h 18m

$203

TampaGuatemala City

TPA - GUA

TPAGUA

Tampa

Mon 1/26

8:38 am-12:29 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 2/2

1:28 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$225

TampaSan Pedro Sula

TPA - SAP

TPASAP

Tampa

Tue 1/20

2:39 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Tue 1/27

1:52 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$230

TampaSan Pedro Sula

TPA - SAP

TPASAP

Tampa

Thu 1/22

4:51 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Thu 1/29

4:25 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$230

TampaSan Pedro Sula

TPA - SAP

TPASAP

Tampa

Tue 2/17

4:51 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San Pedro Sula Ramon Villeda

Sun 3/1

4:31 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$230

TampaGuatemala City

TPA - GUA

TPAGUA

Tampa

Thu 4/16

7:00 am-4:37 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 4/20

3:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop16h 50m

$234

TampaGuatemala City

TPA - GUA

TPAGUA

Tampa

Wed 2/4

8:30 am-1:01 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Tue 2/10

2:10 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$234

TampaGuatemala City

TPA - GUA

TPAGUA

Tampa

Sat 5/9

9:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Sun 5/17

6:15 am-9:48 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$234

TampaSan Salvador

TPA - SAL

TPASAL

Tampa

Thu 1/22

8:38 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 14m

San Salvador El Salvador Intl

Thu 1/29

4:02 pm-7:40 am

1 stop14h 38m

$234

TampaGuatemala City

TPA - GUA

TPAGUA

Tampa

Wed 3/25

9:30 am-6:39 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Guatemala City La Aurora

Mon 3/30

3:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop16h 50m

$234

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Central America

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Central America

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Central America?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Central America (average of $84). Flying from Tampa to Central America in January is currently the most expensive (average of $152). 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 TPA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to Central America. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Tampa to Central America by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Central America?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to Central America. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Central America flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Central America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Central America. 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 Central America. Reviews last updated December 8, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Tampa to Central America by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

MEX - PTY

never better, had a very plesent trip to panama, cant say the same thing of my trip, from panama to santa cruz... it was very poor, unconftrable and boring

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to Central America?

    For a flight from Tampa to Central America, you will be flying from Tampa. Tampa (TPA) is just 4.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Tampa to Central America?

    For as low as $203, Spirit Airlines can have you in Central America from Tampa in 7h 14m. Tampa and Central America are separated by a distance of 1087 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to Central America one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $65. Users have also found prices from $71 and $86 on American Airlines and Copa Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Tampa to Central America?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to Central America that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to Central America flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Central America?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to Central America.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to Central America?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to Central America 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 Tampa to Central America?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Central America (average of $84). Flying from Tampa to Central America in January is currently the most expensive (average of $152). 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 Tampa to Central America

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to Central America. 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$120Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$153Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$189Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$237Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$264Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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