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$176+ 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
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 23, 2026.

This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1412:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop8h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/223:53 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop21h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/212:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/810:54 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop14h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$280
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/810:03 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop11h 02m
Copa Airlines
Sat 10/175:21 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/20$294
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2712:38 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop24h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/298:31 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop17h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$295
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/712:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/153:53 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop21h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/231:25 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop19h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 4/279:05 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop12h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/21$297
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:38 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/177:20 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop6h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/22$298
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/812:38 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 6/157:20 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop6h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$299
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/195:50 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop5h 46m
Copa Airlines
Thu 3/264:51 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 47m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/18$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/36:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop17h 14m
Copa Airlines
Fri 5/85:23 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 3/21$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/43:11 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop15h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 11/147:47 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop17h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1412:27 pm
LIR
-
TPA
1 stop27h 40m
American Airlines
Thu 5/147:45 pm
TPA
-
LIR
1 stop19h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$410

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 March 23, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(OneTravel)

One-way from

$176
(Super.com)

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February

Average price

$359
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Tampa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/6

8:47 am-11:05 pm

1 stop12h 18m

Tampa

Wed 5/13

5:23 am-7:01 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$294

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/16

5:46 am-11:05 pm

1 stop15h 19m

Tampa

Thu 4/23

3:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$294

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

4:10 am-11:05 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Tampa

Sat 5/16

5:23 am-1:21 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$294

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

7:55 am-10:41 am

1 stop24h 46m

Tampa

Tue 5/26

7:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop28h 56m

$297

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

7:55 am-5:36 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Tampa

Tue 5/26

7:15 am-10:11 am

1 stop28h 56m

$297
Quickest round-trip

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/17

5:46 am-1:42 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Tampa

Tue 4/21

3:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$325

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/22

5:46 am-11:05 pm

1 stop15h 19m

Tampa

Sun 4/26

3:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$325

LiberiaTampa

LIR - TPA

LIRTPA

Liberia

Tue 4/14

12:27 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Tampa

Thu 5/14

7:45 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$410

LiberiaTampa

LIR - TPA

LIRTPA

Liberia

Tue 5/5

1:00 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Tampa

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

$416

LiberiaTampa

LIR - TPA

LIRTPA

Liberia

Thu 4/16

3:27 pm-10:35 am

1 stop17h 08m

Tampa

Mon 4/20

7:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$424

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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, 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $153). 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 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 Monday 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 March 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,456 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,486 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,533 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,574 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Maria,Dec 2025

MIA - PTY

The second flight to salta Argentina was terrible..the plain is old no entertainment no good food no nothing

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?

    Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to Tampa in just under 12h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 22m. 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 Spirit Airlines ($125), United Airlines ($136), and Delta ($148).

  • 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $153). 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 4 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Tampa

Discover the top 4 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$240Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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