What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Tampa to San José?

Panama City (PTY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $414.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Tampa to San José?

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Tampa to San José on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Tampa to San José?

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 52m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Tampa to San José?

Flights via Panama City (PTY) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 34m.

How long is the flight from Tampa to San José?

For as low as $249, 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 $160. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $181 and $194, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 59% 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. Delta flights start at $116 while deals on American Airlines start at $121 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Tampa to San José?

Before booking your flight from Tampa to San José check out the most popular airlines for this route: Copa Airlines, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines.

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.

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.

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 $15 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 $28 per day.

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.

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?

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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 décembre 28, 2025.

dim. 12/288:30 amTPA - SJO

1 stop5h 31mJetBlue

lun. 12/292:06 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 20mJetBlue

Deal found 12/27

$250

dim. 12/2811:42 amTPA - SJO

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

mar. 12/306:30 amSJO - TPA

1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$316

lun. 12/296:00 amTPA - SJO

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

sam. 1/106:00 amSJO - TPA

1 stop13h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$322

mar. 12/309:03 pmTPA - SJO

1 stop16h 22mSpirit Airlines

sam. 1/101:30 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$330

lun. 12/298:31 amTPA - SJO

1 stop4h 54mSpirit Airlines

sam. 1/101:30 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$351

dim. 12/288:30 amTPA - SJO

1 stop5h 31mJetBlue

dim. 1/410:00 amSJO - TPA

1 stop10h 26mJetBlue

Deal found 12/27

$352

lun. 12/299:40 amTPA - SJO

1 stop11h 59mUnited Airlines

mer. 12/316:30 amSJO - TPA

1 stop10h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$360

dim. 12/285:45 pmTPA - SJO

1 stop29h 47mUnited Airlines

jeu. 1/16:30 amSJO - TPA

1 stop10h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$368

mar. 12/309:03 pmTPA - SJO

1 stop16h 22mMultiple Airlines

sam. 1/107:45 amSJO - TPA

2 stops23h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$387

lun. 12/298:30 amTPA - SJO

1 stop8h 56mJetBlue

ven. 1/23:50 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop16h 16mJetBlue

Deal found 12/26

$388

lun. 12/296:00 amTPA - SJO

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

dim. 1/46:20 amSJO - TPA

1 stop14h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$391

dim. 12/2811:42 amTPA - SJO

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

mer. 12/316:30 amSJO - TPA

1 stop10h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$396

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Tampa to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated décembre 28, 2025.

dim. 2/224:51 amTPA - SJO

1 stop6h 09mCopa Airlines

jeu. 3/128:11 amSJO - TPA

1 stop12h 54mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$249

jeu. 1/2910:42 amTPA - SJO

1 stop11h 20mAmerican Airlines

sam. 2/78:00 amSJO - TPA

1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$250

jeu. 2/129:45 pmTPA - SJO

1 stop15h 37mSpirit Airlines

mer. 2/181:31 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$254

mer. 2/258:30 amTPA - SJO

1 stop4h 52mSpirit Airlines

lun. 3/21:31 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$257

jeu. 1/294:51 amTPA - SJO

2 stops12h 55mCopa Airlines

ven. 2/2710:08 amSJO - TPA

1 stop10h 33mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$279

jeu. 2/268:30 amTPA - SJO

1 stop4h 52mSpirit Airlines

dim. 3/11:31 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$261

sam. 1/36:35 pmTPA - SJO

1 stop16h 57mAmerican Airlines

sam. 1/106:00 amSJO - TPA

1 stop13h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$292

jeu. 1/294:51 amTPA - SJO

2 stops12h 55mCopa Airlines

lun. 2/25:50 amSJO - TPA

1 stop14h 51mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$279

jeu. 2/268:30 amTPA - SJO

1 stop4h 52mSpirit Airlines

lun. 3/21:31 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 14mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$265

dim. 1/118:38 amTPA - SJO

1 stop4h 44mSpirit Airlines

jeu. 1/151:30 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$278

Last-minute flights from Tampa to San José
Discover last-minute flight deals from Tampa to San José. Data last updated décembre 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

dim. 12/288:30 amTPA - SJO

1 stop5h 31mJetBlue

lun. 12/292:06 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 20mJetBlue

Deal found 12/27

$250

mar. 1/68:31 amTPA - SJO

1 stop4h 54mSpirit Airlines

mar. 1/131:30 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$274

jeu. 1/88:38 amTPA - SJO

1 stop4h 44mSpirit Airlines

mar. 1/131:30 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$252

jeu. 1/88:38 amTPA - SJO

1 stop4h 44mSpirit Airlines

sam. 1/101:30 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$276

ven. 1/95:56 pmTPA - SJO

2 stops19h 26mSpirit Airlines

lun. 1/121:30 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$284

dim. 1/118:38 amTPA - SJO

1 stop4h 44mSpirit Airlines

jeu. 1/151:30 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$278

mar. 1/139:47 pmTPA - SJO

1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines

dim. 1/181:30 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$269

jeu. 1/156:00 amTPA - SJO

1 stop16h 02mAmerican Airlines

jeu. 1/226:00 amSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$286

lun. 1/198:38 amTPA - SJO

1 stop4h 44mSpirit Airlines

sam. 1/311:30 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop6h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$254

jeu. 1/294:51 amTPA - SJO

2 stops12h 55mCopa Airlines

ven. 2/2710:08 amSJO - TPA

1 stop10h 33mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$279

One-way flights from Tampa to San José
Search for one-way flight options from Tampa to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated décembre 28, 2025.

sam. 1/175:15 amTPA - SJO

1 stop9h 27mFrontier

Deal found 12/26

$122

dim. 1/119:47 pmTPA - SJO

2 stops14h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$136

mar. 1/209:47 pmTPA - SJO

2 stops38h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$138

lun. 3/168:00 amTPA - SJO

1 stop5h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 12/26

$139

sam. 1/176:55 pmTPA - SJO

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$140

mer. 1/75:35 amTPA - SJO

1 stop9h 13mFrontier

Deal found 12/27

$143

mer. 1/76:03 pmTPA - SJO

2 stops42h 34mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$157

ven. 1/304:00 pmTPA - SJO

2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$173

ven. 1/28:31 amTPA - SJO

1 stop4h 54mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$177

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Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$248 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$122 (Expedia)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$532

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TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

dim. 2/22

4:51 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 3/12

8:11 am-11:05 pm

1 stop12h 54m

$249

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

jeu. 1/29

10:42 am-9:02 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 2/7

8:00 am-5:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$250

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

jeu. 2/12

9:45 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop15h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mer. 2/18

1:31 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$254

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

mer. 2/25

8:30 am-12:22 pm

1 stop4h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/2

1:31 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$257

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

jeu. 2/26

8:30 am-12:22 pm

1 stop4h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dim. 3/1

1:31 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$261

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

jeu. 2/26

8:30 am-12:22 pm

1 stop4h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 3/2

1:31 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$265

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

dim. 1/11

8:38 am-12:22 pm

1 stop4h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jeu. 1/15

1:30 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$278

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

jeu. 1/29

4:51 am-4:46 pm

2 stops12h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ven. 2/27

10:08 am-9:41 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$279

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

jeu. 1/29

4:51 am-4:46 pm

2 stops12h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/2

5:50 am-9:41 pm

1 stop14h 51m

$279

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

sam. 1/3

6:35 pm-10:32 am

1 stop16h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sam. 1/10

6:00 am-8:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$292

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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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price 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 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.

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

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 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 SJO?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

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

1,561 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,114 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,070 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

JetBlue

7.2

Good

2,901 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,210 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,561 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Tampa to San José?
For as low as $249, 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 $160. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Copa Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $181 and $194, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 59% 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. Delta flights start at $116 while deals on American Airlines start at $121 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 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 $15 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 $28 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 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 San José

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$210	Average$439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$212	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
United Airlines	Cheapest$245	Average$366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
JetBlue	Cheapest$249	Average$511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
American Airlines	Cheapest$290	Average$517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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$117+ 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapest flights from Tampa to San JoséExplore 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 décembre 28, 2025.

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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 décembre 28, 2025.