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$86+ 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 11/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SJO
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(Copa Airlines)

One-way from

$86
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$364
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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 November 13, 2025.

This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 11/284:49 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop15h 44mCopa Airlines
Thu 12/44:08 amSJO - TPA
1 stop7h 28mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/10$254
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/196:45 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 40mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/221:20 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:45 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 40mSpirit Airlines
Thu 11/201:20 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$257
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Sun 11/237:00 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 15mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/281:20 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$262
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/68:09 amTPA - SJO
1 stop5h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/201:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$263
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:30 amTPA - SJO
1 stop5h 31mJetBlue
Sat 12/2710:00 amSJO - TPA
1 stop10h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 11/12$268
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Wed 11/196:45 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 40mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/281:20 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop6h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/11$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:12 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop19h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/161:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop16h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$272
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:45 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 40mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/211:20 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$277
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Fri 11/287:00 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 15mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/512:39 pmSJO - TPA
2 stops17h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/10$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:09 amTPA - SJO
1 stop5h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/192:57 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$282

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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Tampa

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 1/18

4:51 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/29

11:01 am-9:41 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$254

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 2/13

4:51 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/21

8:11 am-9:41 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$254

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 11/28

4:49 pm-7:33 am

1 stop15h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/5

6:15 am-9:41 pm

1 stop14h 26m

$254

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 2/8

4:51 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

11:01 am-9:41 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$254

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 12/20

8:30 am-4:26 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/27

10:00 am-9:26 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$262

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 12/20

8:30 am-4:26 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/29

10:00 am-9:26 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$262

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 2/2

4:51 am-7:02 pm

1 stop15h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

4:09 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$264

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 11/23

10:18 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$93

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$93

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 11/29

7:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$112

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Deals found on 11/11

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Tampa-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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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 November 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Tampa to San José is 23 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 $85). Flying from Tampa to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $166). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Tampa to San José in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to San José?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to San José flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

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 November 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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
1,565 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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
9,015 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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
11,050 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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
2,907 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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
8,139 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,565 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

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 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 $254, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from Tampa in 6h 09m. The distance between Tampa and San José is about 1246 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $210. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $212 and $273, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal. Panama Old Cathedral, Amador Causeway, and Panama Canal can be visited by traveling about 13.2 mi, 14.7 mi, and 15.1 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 $9 per day.

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

    Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, and Wynwood Art District are currently the most popular points of interest in Miami at the moment. Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park, and Wynwood Art District can be accessed by traveling approximately 6.2 mi, 6.4 mi, and 5.5 mi, respectively from Miami. Travelers in need of a car in Miami can rent one for about $23 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 $85). Flying from Tampa to San José in January is currently the most expensive (average of $166). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$210Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$212Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$273Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
JetBlueCheapest$284Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$285Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$305Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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