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$130+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) 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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SJO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tampa to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$294
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$130
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$460
From Tampa to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/25:30 amTPA - SJO
1 stop7h 47mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/912:16 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$294
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 11/122:32 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop5h 35mCopa Airlines
Tue 11/184:13 amSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 59mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/11$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 11/131:36 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Mon 11/177:00 amSJO - TPA
1 stop10h 52mDelta
Deal found 6/11$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/296:00 amTPA - SJO
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:00 amSJO - TPA
1 stop10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$336
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/25:30 amTPA - SJO
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/267:30 amSJO - TPA
2 stops34h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 8/206:00 amTPA - LIR
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 8/271:25 pmLIR - TPA
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/11$375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/207:02 pmTPA - LIR
2 stops18h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/2612:49 pmLIR - TPA
2 stops20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/59:22 amTPA - SJO
1 stop15h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/135:30 amSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$426
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/82:15 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop11h 15mAvianca
Sun 8/101:40 amSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 6/10$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 7/147:00 amTPA - LIR
1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/183:25 pmLIR - TPA
1 stop17h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$459
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sun 6/295:10 amTPA - LIR
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Tue 7/12:10 pmLIR - TPA
2 stops17h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$540
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/16:25 pmTPA - LIR
1 stop19h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/1210:15 amLIR - TPA
2 stops7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$608

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Tampa

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Wed 7/2

5:30 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/9

12:16 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$294

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$336

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Wed 7/2

5:30 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/26

7:30 am-8:17 pm

2 stops34h 47m

$349

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 6/23

5:15 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/29

5:30 am-6:07 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$373

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Liberia

Wed 8/27

1:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$375

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Sat 9/20

6:52 pm-11:49 am

2 stops18h 57m

Liberia

Fri 9/26

12:49 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$379

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 8/8

2:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop11h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/10

1:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$457

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Mon 7/14

7:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Liberia

Fri 7/18

3:25 pm-10:47 am

1 stop17h 22m

$459

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Sun 6/29

5:10 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Liberia

Tue 7/1

2:10 pm-9:30 am

2 stops17h 20m

$540

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Fri 8/1

6:25 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop19h 59m

Liberia

Tue 8/12

10:15 am-7:44 pm

2 stops7h 29m

$608

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Costa Rica

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Tampa 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 TPA to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Tampa to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Tampa to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,451 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Surinder,May 2025

SEA - YYZ

My wife wanted the aile seat and I always prefer window seat. Luckily we both got the best seats we wanted. The plane was very nice and we enjoyed the best take off and the smooth landing at Toronto. All the services by the staff inside the aeroplane were very nice well appreciated. Thanks again and hope to see you soon.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to Costa Rica?

    Most people fly from Tampa (TPA) if they book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica. Tampa is conveniently located just 4.9 mi from Tampa’s city center.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $130. United Airlines flights start at $147 while deals on American Airlines start at $152 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Tampa 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 6 airlines flying from Tampa to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tampa 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$243Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$287Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$323Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$464Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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