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$117+ 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SJO
Jan 24 — Jan 311
Sat 1/24
Sat 1/31
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 December 25, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:40 amTPA - SJO
1 stop13h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/278:45 amSJO - TPA
1 stop12h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$330
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:03 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop16h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/101:30 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/25$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:40 amTPA - SJO
1 stop11h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:30 amSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$396
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:51 amTPA - SJO
2 stops12h 58mCopa Airlines
Wed 12/314:09 amSJO - TPA
1 stop7h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/23$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/279:40 amTPA - SJO
1 stop11h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:45 amSJO - TPA
1 stop12h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/267:51 amTPA - SJO
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:20 amSJO - TPA
1 stop14h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$436
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/282:55 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/101:30 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop6h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:40 amTPA - LIR
1 stop9h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/303:50 pmLIR - TPA
1 stop17h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:45 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop29h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:30 amSJO - TPA
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$441
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:00 amTPA - SJO
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/291:50 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop16h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$444
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:03 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop16h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/63:05 pmSJO - TPA
2 stops24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$446
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Mon 12/296:00 amTPA - SJO
1 stop16h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/107:30 amSJO - TPA
1 stop13h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$452

Find flight deals from Tampa to Costa Rica

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Round-trip from

$243
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$117
(Delta)

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

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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 December 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Tampa

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Costa Rica

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Return

Price

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 4/18

5:24 am-9:59 am

1 stop6h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

11:01 am-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$249

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 3/1

4:51 am-1:53 pm

1 stop10h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

5:47 am-11:05 pm

1 stop15h 18m

$249

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 4/23

5:24 am-1:52 pm

1 stop10h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

11:01 am-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$249

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Wed 4/15

5:24 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/20

4:10 am-11:05 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$249

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 4/16

5:24 am-4:48 pm

2 stops13h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

8:13 am-11:05 pm

1 stop12h 52m

$254

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 2/12

9:45 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop15h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/18

1:31 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$264

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 4/20

8:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

9:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$269

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 1/8

6:55 pm-11:37 am

2 stops17h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

1:30 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$271

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Sun 1/25

8:30 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Liberia

Thu 1/29

2:00 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$327

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Liberia

Mon 1/26

3:13 pm-7:57 am

1 stop15h 44m

$332

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
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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 $85). Flying from Tampa to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $164). 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 December 25, 2025.

When flying from Tampa to Costa Rica, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Costa Rica?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tampa to Costa Rica, such as Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,115 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,064 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,900 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,207 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,559 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Juan,Dec 2025

EZE - PTY

The outbound flight from Boston was awful. The handicapped services were the worst i have ever seen. NEVER AGAIN. THIS WAS NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR $4K.

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 $327, Copa Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Tampa in 5h 20m. 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 $101. Delta flights start at $116 while deals on American Airlines start at $121 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 $85). Flying from Tampa to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $164). 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 December 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$210Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$212Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$258Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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