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$106+ 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SJO
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
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 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/189:40 amTPA - SJO
1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/228:45 amSJO - TPA
1 stop12h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/163:05 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Mon 12/227:00 amSJO - TPA
1 stop13h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/15$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/189:40 amTPA - SJO
1 stop9h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/208:45 amSJO - TPA
1 stop12h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/157:00 amTPA - LIR
1 stop12h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/188:35 amLIR - TPA
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$311
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/124:51 amTPA - SJO
1 stop15h 16mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/2011:00 amSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 41mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/12$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/166:31 pmTPA - LIR
2 stops18h 54mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/191:21 pmLIR - TPA
2 stops9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$315
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/164:51 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 08mCopa Airlines
Thu 12/184:08 amSJO - TPA
1 stop16h 33mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/13$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Thu 12/189:24 amTPA - SJO
1 stop14h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/246:20 amSJO - TPA
1 stop12h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/317:00 amTPA - SJO
1 stop14h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/247:55 amSJO - TPA
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$360
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:03 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop16h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/281:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop17h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/15$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/1811:20 amTPA - SJO
1 stop12h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/221:50 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/182:49 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/236:20 amSJO - TPA
2 stops12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$392

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 December 15, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$238
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$106
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$540
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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 15, 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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Depart

Return

Price

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 2/2

4:51 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

5:50 am-9:41 pm

1 stop14h 51m

$238

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Wed 2/18

8:27 am-12:22 pm

1 stop4h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/23

1:31 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$238

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 2/2

4:51 am-4:48 pm

1 stop12h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

4:09 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$238

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 2/5

4:51 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/12

10:08 am-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$238

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 2/19

4:51 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

8:11 am-9:41 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$238

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Sat 1/10

9:20 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Liberia

Sat 1/17

8:35 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$243

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

Liberia

Mon 2/9

8:35 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$243

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Thu 1/29

7:39 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops17h 58m

Liberia

Thu 2/5

1:46 pm-9:45 am

2 stops18h 59m

$247

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-2:13 pm

2 stops9h 13m

Liberia

Mon 2/9

1:21 pm-10:10 am

2 stops19h 49m

$247

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Liberia

Sun 1/25

3:13 pm-7:57 am

1 stop15h 44m

$248

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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 15, 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 15, 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
1,556 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,894 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,186 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,556 reviews

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

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 $238, Copa Airlines can have you in Costa Rica from Tampa in 4h 55m. 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 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$210Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$212Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$256Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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