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$80+ Cheap flights from Clearwater, FL 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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCO — SJO
Apr 24 — May 11
Fri 4/24
Fri 5/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Clearwater to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Clearwater to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Clearwater to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/308:14 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/1112:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$280
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2910:54 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/412:59 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop9h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$281
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 3/2710:05 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop14h 25m
Frontier
Sat 4/412:59 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop16h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$284
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/18:00 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/51:27 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop29h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$285
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/710:54 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop14h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/1412:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop8h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$287
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/78:14 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/1112:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 4/1010:07 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop15h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/1312:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$292
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 11/34:51 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop6h 09m
Copa Airlines
Sun 11/810:08 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop10h 32m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/24$300
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/227:20 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop6h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/2812:38 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$302
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/87:54 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop18h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/1312:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/147:00 am
TPA
-
LIR
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 4/202:10 pm
LIR
-
TPA
1 stop18h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 4/246:58 pm
TPA
-
LIR
2 stops18h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 4/282:40 pm
LIR
-
TPA
2 stops17h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$408

Find flight deals from Clearwater to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Clearwater to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated March 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$429
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Clearwater 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 March 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Clearwater to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Wed 7/29

5:21 am-7:01 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/4

5:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$300

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 8/20

5:21 am-6:24 pm

1 stop15h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/25

5:45 am-11:05 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$300

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 5/7

3:29 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop5h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/12

2:59 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$300

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Tue 8/25

3:27 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop5h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/1

8:12 am-11:05 pm

1 stop12h 53m

$300

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 6/1

3:29 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop5h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/5

4:10 am-11:05 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$330
Quickest round-trip

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 4/18

5:24 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

5:46 am-1:42 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$340

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 4/17

5:24 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

5:46 am-1:42 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$350

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Wed 6/3

5:23 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

10:05 am-11:05 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$355

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 5/4

6:20 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

2:40 pm-9:56 am

1 stop17h 16m

$364

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 7/12

5:21 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/19

10:03 am-11:05 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$400

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Best time to book a flight from Clearwater to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Clearwater with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Clearwater to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Clearwater to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Clearwater to Costa Rica (average of $84). Flying from Clearwater to Costa Rica in April is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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 CL9 to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Clearwater 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 March 25, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Clearwater to Costa Rica at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Clearwater to Costa Rica

Explore weekly flight availability from Clearwater to Costa Rica. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 25, 2026.

The most flights from CL9 to CR0 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 March 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Clearwater to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,477 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,905 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,494 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,541 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Clearwater to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Clearwater to Costa Rica?

    There are many flights that can get you from Clearwater to Costa Rica in 6h 55m. Fly via Copa Airlines, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Clearwater and Costa Rica is about 1216 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Clearwater to Costa Rica one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $79 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from $105 and JetBlue from $107 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Clearwater to Costa Rica?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Clearwater to Costa Rica on time: Volaris Costa Rica (89%), JetBlue (81%), Spirit Airlines (62%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Clearwater to Costa Rica?

    While on average a flight from Clearwater to Costa Rica is generally $240, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $55. When looking at the most popular route, (Tampa - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $265 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Clearwater to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Clearwater to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Clearwater to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Clearwater to Costa Rica.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Clearwater 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 Clearwater to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Clearwater to Costa Rica (average of $84). Flying from Clearwater to Costa Rica in April is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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 9 airlines flying from Clearwater to Costa Rica

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Clearwater 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Volaris Costa RicaCheapest$93Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$112Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$126Average$626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$139Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$219Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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