Costa Rica

$147+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Costa Rica

TPA — SJO
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Costa Rica

Sun 12/69:10 am -
1 stop10h 27m
Thu 12/172:20 pm -
1 stop19h 13m
Deal found 11/6$334
Tue 11/176:34 pm -
2 stops18h 59m
Mon 11/233:32 pm -
1 stop7h 37m
Deal found 11/9$388
Tue 11/176:34 pm -
2 stops18h 59m
Sun 11/223:32 pm -
2 stops18h 47m
Deal found 11/8$393
Fri 12/47:34 pm -
2 stops18h 01m
Fri 12/113:19 pm -
1 stop25h 54m
Deal found 11/4$417
Tue 11/246:40 am -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 12/29:30 am -
Nonstop3h 10m
Deal found 11/4$427
Thu 11/128:00 am -
1 stop5h 33m
Thu 11/191:31 pm -
1 stop9h 38m
Deal found 11/5$441
Fri 11/66:00 am -
1 stop9h 35m
Tue 11/101:33 pm -
2 stops21h 06m
Deal found 11/5$450
Fri 11/67:00 am -
1 stop7h 10m
Tue 11/102:20 pm -
1 stop19h 14m
Deal found 11/5$459
Sun 12/69:10 am -
1 stop10h 27m
Wed 12/92:20 pm -
1 stop19h 14m
Deal found 11/5$466
Tue 11/242:50 pm -
1 stop10h 40m
Wed 12/25:15 pm -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 11/7$476
Thu 11/122:50 pm -
1 stop19h 00m
Sat 11/145:15 pm -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 11/4$478
Sat 11/72:50 pm -
1 stop10h 40m
Sun 11/81:50 am -
1 stop10h 35m
Deal found 11/5$479

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Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$147
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$455

Good round-trip deal

$427 or less

Good one-way deal

$217 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tampa-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Tampa to Costa Rica
One-way flight from Tampa to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tampa to Costa Rica.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Tampa to Costa Rica.

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TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Sun 12/6

7:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$147

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Tue 12/29

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$147

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Mon 1/11

7:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$147

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Tue 3/23

8:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Mon 3/1

6:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Wed 1/6

9:34 am-2:16 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$162

TampaSan José

TPA Tampa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 4/3

10:29 am-11:49 am

Nonstop3h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Tue 3/30

7:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Wed 12/30

6:30 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 07m

Liberia

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

TampaSan José

TPA Tampa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 1/25

6:30 am-1:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica (average of $373). Flying from Tampa to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $576). 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?

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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica?

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tampa to Costa Rica. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tampa to Costa Rica, such as Breeze Airways,Copa Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 $427, Delta can have you in Costa Rica from Tampa in 3h 20m. There are 1246 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. Copa Airlines flights start at $105 while deals on JetBlue start at $107 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica is generally $343, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $167. When looking at the most popular route, (Tampa - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), you can expect to pay $379 for that flight.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica (average of $373). Flying from Tampa to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of $576). 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 8 airlines flying from Tampa to Costa Rica

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$239Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AviancaCheapest$287Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$311Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$315Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$477Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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