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$136+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Tampa (TPA)

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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — TPA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Tampa

Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/291:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/98:38 amTPA - SJO
1 stop4h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$248
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/291:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/149:47 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$274
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/261:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/109:47 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$279
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/261:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/268:38 amTPA - SJO
1 stop4h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$280
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2312:35 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/307:00 amTPA - SJO
1 stop16h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$292
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/291:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/89:47 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop15h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$296
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/261:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/168:38 amTPA - SJO
1 stop4h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:30 amSJO - TPA
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/89:20 amTPA - SJO
1 stop12h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$305
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:52 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Wed 1/75:35 amTPA - SJO
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$307
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/261:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/98:38 amTPA - SJO
1 stop4h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$308
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.
Tue 12/231:31 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop26h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/209:47 pmTPA - SJO
2 stops38h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/15$312
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/202:19 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop6h 22mCopa Airlines
Sat 12/274:51 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 08mCopa Airlines
Deal found 12/16$313

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Tampa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Tampa flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$216
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$136
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$387
Provider with most accurate pricing for San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Tampa flight deals.
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From Costa Rica to Tampa
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Tampa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Tampa 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Tampa that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

Tampa

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/6

1:30 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop27h 03m

Tampa

Fri 2/20

8:27 am-12:22 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$234

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

5:47 am-11:05 pm

1 stop15h 18m

Tampa

Mon 5/25

5:23 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 43m

$243

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/1

11:02 am-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Tampa

Sat 5/9

5:23 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 37m

$243

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

5:47 am-11:05 pm

1 stop15h 18m

Tampa

Thu 5/28

5:23 am-1:53 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$243

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

4:09 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Tampa

Sun 2/22

4:51 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 09m

$243

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/8

2:05 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Tampa

Thu 1/15

8:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$246

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

6:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop27h 05m

Tampa

Tue 1/27

11:41 am-6:16 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$246

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-10:19 pm

1 stop14h 49m

Tampa

Tue 1/27

9:20 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$246

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-3:11 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Tampa

Fri 1/30

9:20 am-6:16 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$246

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/18

6:30 am-5:57 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Tampa

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$246

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa (average of $118). Flying from Costa Rica to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 CR to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to Tampa, 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 32% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Costa Rica to Tampa?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Costa Rica to Tampa flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Tampa delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Tampa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Tampa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines from Costa Rica to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Tampa. 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 into for flights to Tampa from Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa, you will be flying into Tampa. Tampa (TPA) is just 4.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Tampa?

    Spirit Airlines, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to Tampa in just under 15h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1246 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Tampa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Tampa are United Airlines ($136), Spirit Airlines ($138), and Copa Airlines ($143).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Tampa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Tampa 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 Costa Rica to Tampa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa (average of $118). Flying from Costa Rica to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 5 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Tampa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Tampa. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$160Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$167Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$258Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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