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$159+ 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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — TPA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 1, 2025.

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Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$299
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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 May 1, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/2112:28 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/285:20 amTPA - SJO
1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$239
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/205:52 amSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 20mCopa Airlines
Fri 6/275:57 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop15h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 4/30$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 7/185:30 amSJO - TPA
1 stop27h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/289:17 amTPA - SJO
1 stop26h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$292
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:03 amSJO - TPA
1 stop11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/156:25 amTPA - SJO
1 stop14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/171:40 amSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/245:20 amTPA - SJO
1 stop8h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$333
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/201:55 amSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 20mAvianca
Wed 5/282:15 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop21h 05mAvianca
Deal found 4/30$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/201:25 pmLIR - TPA
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Tue 5/275:20 amTPA - LIR
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/29$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/202:26 pmLIR - TPA
2 stops18h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2710:18 amTPA - LIR
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/248:45 amSJO - TPA
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Sun 7/2710:10 pmTPA - SJO
2 stops16h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 5/1$484
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/2012:00 pmLIR - TPA
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/275:20 amTPA - LIR
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$584

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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 May 1, 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

Wed 5/21

12:28 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Tampa

Wed 5/28

5:20 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 13m

$239

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/20

5:52 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Tampa

Fri 6/27

5:57 pm-7:35 am

1 stop15h 38m

$289

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/18

5:30 am-10:47 am

1 stop27h 17m

Tampa

Mon 7/28

9:17 am-10:11 am

1 stop26h 54m

$292

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-6:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Tampa

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

$301

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/17

1:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Tampa

Sat 5/24

5:20 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 13m

$333

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

1:55 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Tampa

Wed 5/28

2:15 pm-9:20 am

1 stop21h 05m

$342

LiberiaTampa

LIR - TPA

LIRTPA

Liberia

Tue 5/20

1:25 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 00m

Tampa

Tue 5/27

5:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$374

LiberiaTampa

LIR - TPA

LIRTPA

Liberia

Tue 5/20

2:26 pm-10:38 am

2 stops18h 12m

Tampa

Tue 5/27

7:23 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 22m

$387

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/2

8:45 am-12:50 am

2 stops14h 05m

Tampa

Wed 7/9

10:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$509

LiberiaTampa

LIR - TPA

LIRTPA

Liberia

Tue 5/20

12:00 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops30h 17m

Tampa

Tue 5/27

5:20 am-11:50 am

2 stops32h 30m

$584

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Costa Rica to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to Tampa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Costa Rica to Tampa have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,415 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

  • 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 Spirit Airlines ($159), United Airlines ($168), and Delta ($170).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Costa Rica to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$202Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$266Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$395Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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