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$122+ 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — TPA
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sun 3/8
Sun 3/15
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 February 6, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Wed 2/181:31 pm
SJO
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TPA
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/246:38 pm
TPA
-
SJO
2 stops18h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/4$232
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/241:31 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/286:38 pm
TPA
-
SJO
2 stops18h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/4$234
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/191:31 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/246:38 pm
TPA
-
SJO
2 stops18h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$237
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/204:09 am
SJO
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TPA
1 stop7h 27m
Copa Airlines
Tue 3/104:51 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 47m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/4$242
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Mon 3/168:48 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop12h 17m
Copa Airlines
Thu 3/193:39 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 22m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/4$243
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Sat 2/141:31 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/268:30 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop4h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/4$244
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 5/212:50 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop6h 15m
Copa Airlines
Mon 5/255:23 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop6h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/6$245
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/201:31 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/248:30 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop4h 52m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/4$246
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 9/1110:03 am
SJO
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TPA
1 stop11h 02m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/145:21 am
TPA
-
SJO
2 stops13h 31m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 2/3$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Wed 2/187:00 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop9h 48m
Delta
Wed 3/410:02 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop13h 00m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$250
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Tue 3/1712:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/248:14 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 5/17:55 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 5/57:00 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$253

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 February 6, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$232
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$122
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$272
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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 February 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Tampa that are best for you.

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Tampa

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

4:09 am-1:36 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Tampa

Tue 3/17

4:51 am-8:20 am

1 stop5h 29m

$234

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/19

4:09 am-9:41 pm

1 stop16h 32m

Tampa

Mon 2/23

4:51 am-4:48 pm

1 stop12h 57m

$242

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/20

4:09 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Tampa

Tue 3/10

4:51 am-4:38 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$242

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/30

11:01 am-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Tampa

Mon 5/4

5:23 am-1:53 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$243

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/28

10:04 am-11:05 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Tampa

Fri 5/1

5:23 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 43m

$243

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

5:24 am-1:52 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$243

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

8:11 am-11:05 pm

1 stop12h 54m

Tampa

Fri 3/20

4:51 am-9:05 am

1 stop6h 14m

$243

LiberiaTampa

LIR - TPA

LIRTPA

Liberia

Thu 2/26

2:00 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Tampa

Fri 3/6

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$372

LiberiaTampa

LIR - TPA

LIRTPA

Liberia

Thu 2/26

3:13 pm-9:53 am

2 stops17h 40m

Tampa

Fri 3/6

7:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$396

LiberiaTampa

LIR - TPA

LIRTPA

Liberia

Fri 2/27

2:00 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Tampa

Fri 3/6

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$409

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa

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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 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.

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 February 6, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American 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
1,556 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

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
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

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
9,242 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

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
11,244 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

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
8,421 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,556 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

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

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, JetBlue, and American Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to Tampa in just under 6h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1216 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), Delta ($129), and United Airlines ($136).

  • 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 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 February 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$141Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$240Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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