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$80+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to San José (SJO)

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 24 — May 11
Fri 4/24
Fri 5/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to San José

Cheapest flights from Tampa to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/308:14 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/1112:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$280
This Priceline 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 Priceline 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
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/412:59 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop9h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$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 Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares 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 3/24$287
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/78:14 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/1112:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1010:07 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop15h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/1312:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$292
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 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 stop6h 09m
Copa Airlines
Sun 11/810:08 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop10h 32m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/24$300
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/227:20 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop6h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/2812:38 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$302
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/87:54 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop18h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/1312:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$303

Find flight deals from Tampa to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(Cheapflightsfares)

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 San José 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 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to San José 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

Thu 8/20

5:21 am-6:24 pm

1 stop15h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/25

5:45 am-11:05 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$300

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

Tue 8/25

3:27 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop5h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/1

8:12 am-11:05 pm

1 stop12h 53m

$300

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
Quickest round-trip

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

5:46 am-1:42 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$340

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 4/17

5:24 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/19

5:46 am-1:42 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$350

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Wed 6/3

5:23 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/7

10:05 am-11:05 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$355

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 5/4

6:20 am-11:56 am

1 stop7h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

2:40 pm-9:56 am

1 stop17h 16m

$364

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 7/12

5:21 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/19

10:03 am-11:05 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$400

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Deals found on 3/21

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Compare providers for flights from Tampa to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tampa to San José in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tampa-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Tampa to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Tampa to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to San José. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Tampa to San José is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to San José?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San José (average of $84). Flying from Tampa to San José 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Tampa to San José?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated March 25, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Tampa to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
1,577 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
9,477 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
2,905 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
11,494 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
8,541 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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 San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Tampa to San José?

    For as low as $300, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from Tampa in 15h 40m. The distance between Tampa and San José is about 1246 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to San José round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $126. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $200 and $237, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to San José 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.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Tampa to San José?

    Tampa to San José flights have a layover in Panama City most of the time. Miami follows Panama City in terms of the most common layover location on Tampa to San José flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Panama City?

    The majority of Panama City visitors spend their time at Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Panama Old Cathedral. Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Panama Old Cathedral can be visited by traveling about 14.7 mi, 15.1 mi, and 13.2 mi respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Panama City can rent a car from Panama City Tocumen Intl for about $16 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Miami?

    Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace are currently the most popular points of interest in Miami at the moment. Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace can be accessed by traveling approximately 6.2 mi, 6.4 mi, and 6.4 mi, respectively from Miami. Travelers in need of a car in Miami can rent one for about $29 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Tampa to San José flights?

    Flights departing from Tampa and landing in San José layover in Fort Lauderdale least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to San José 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 San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San José (average of $84). Flying from Tampa to San José 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 San José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to San José. 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 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$126Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$200Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$237Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$285Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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