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$157+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SJO
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Thu 7/23
Thu 7/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tampa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 June 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 10/316:40 am
TPA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Breeze Airways
Wed 11/49:55 am
SJO
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 10m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/18$302
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/23:45 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop19h 05m
Avianca
Wed 10/79:25 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop26h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 6/21$304
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Mon 8/33:45 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop19h 05m
Avianca
Mon 8/109:25 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop26h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 6/18$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 10/106:40 am
TPA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Breeze Airways
Wed 10/148:55 am
SJO
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 10m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/22$312
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/56:40 am
TPA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Breeze Airways
Sat 12/199:30 am
SJO
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 10m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/22$320
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/233:45 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop19h 05m
Avianca
Sat 8/291:40 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop10h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 6/21$336
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/286:40 am
TPA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Breeze Airways
Wed 11/49:55 am
SJO
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 10m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/18$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Mon 9/286:23 pm
TPA
-
SJO
2 stops22h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/38:55 am
SJO
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$344
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/262:55 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop18h 55m
Avianca
Wed 12/24:15 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop20h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 6/20$346
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/36:40 am
TPA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Breeze Airways
Sat 10/108:55 am
SJO
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 10m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/22$350
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/143:45 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop19h 05m
Avianca
Mon 8/179:25 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop26h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 6/22$353
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/133:45 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop19h 05m
Avianca
Mon 8/179:25 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop26h 55m
Avianca
Deal found 6/22$358

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 June 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$157
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$440

Good round-trip deal

$319 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 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 June 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Tue 11/24

2:30 pm-7:02 am

1 stop17h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/2

5:35 am-9:35 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$375

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 7/26

3:27 pm-7:26 am

1 stop17h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/13

5:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$375

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 8/9

3:27 pm-10:58 am

1 stop21h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 8/14

4:08 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$375

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Wed 7/22

3:27 pm-11:06 am

1 stop21h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

5:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$388
Quickest round-trip

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Tue 11/24

6:40 am-8:55 am

Nonstop3h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/2

9:55 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$390

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 7/27

5:21 am-11:06 am

1 stop7h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

6:17 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop17h 18m

$408

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 7/26

3:27 pm-7:12 am

1 stop17h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/4

12:05 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$453

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 7/3

5:25 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/8

7:55 am-9:29 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$485
Cheapest one-way

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$165

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 8/22

5:15 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 34m

$165

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Tampa to San José is 42 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San José (average of $312). Flying from Tampa to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $530). 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 June 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
1,568 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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
7.6
Good
1,568 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,568 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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
9,875 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,568 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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
11,744 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,568 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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
7.1
Good
3,001 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,568 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,534 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,568 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

6.9

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 $375, Copa Airlines can have you in San José from Tampa in 17h 32m. 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 Breeze Airways and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $152 and $237, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 66% 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 Copa Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. JetBlue flights start at $107 while deals on American Airlines start at $108 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to San José?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Tampa to San José? While on average our users pay $469, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $311. The most popular route (Tampa - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), is priced around $312.

  • 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.

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

    Flights departing from Tampa and landing in San José layover in Miami 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San José (average of $312). Flying from Tampa to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $530). 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 San José

Discover the top 8 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 June 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$126Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$152Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Copa AirlinesCheapest$237Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$285Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
AviancaCheapest$287Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
GOLCheapest$315Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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