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$80+ 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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SJO
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Costa Rica

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 March 22, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 3/2810:54 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop14h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 4/312:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$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 CheapOair 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 CheapOair 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 3/20$288
This Copa Airlines 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 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 stop15h 11m
Copa Airlines
Sat 11/74:09 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop16h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/20$300
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1010:54 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop14h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/2012:38 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop24h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$305
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/148:14 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop24h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/21$306
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sun 3/2910:54 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop14h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/412:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/22$307
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/95:23 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop9h 58m
Copa Airlines
Sat 5/164:10 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/20$309
This Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/15:23 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop6h 37m
Copa Airlines
Thu 10/18:45 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop12h 20m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/20$310
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:00 am
TPA
-
LIR
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 4/202:10 pm
LIR
-
TPA
1 stop18h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/246:00 am
TPA
-
LIR
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 4/282:40 pm
LIR
-
TPA
2 stops20h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$408

Find 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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(Expedia)

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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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa 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

Wed 7/29

5:21 am-7:01 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/5

10:03 am-11:05 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$300
Quickest round-trip

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

Fri 5/1

5:23 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/1

10:03 am-11:05 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$310

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 4/16

3:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/20

4:09 am-1:42 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$320

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

4:09 am-1:42 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$320

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

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 5/31

3:29 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/10

4:10 am-11:05 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$395

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 5/30

9:15 am-10:39 pm

1 stop15h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/1

12:30 am-4:12 pm

1 stop13h 42m

$422

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Thu 9/3

7:45 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

Liberia

Wed 9/9

1:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$424

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Deals found on 3/18

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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 $84). Flying from Tampa 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.

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 22, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tampa to Costa Rica, such as Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andJetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

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
1,575 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

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
9,458 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

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
2,911 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

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
11,485 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

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
8,532 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,575 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.5

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 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.

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

    For as low as $424, Copa Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Tampa in 6h 10m. There are 1216 mi between Tampa and Costa Rica. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $79. Copa Airlines flights start at $105 while deals on JetBlue start at $107 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 $84). Flying from Tampa 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 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$126Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$200Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$233Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$242Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$285Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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