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$106+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — TPA
oct. 16 — oct. 231
jue. 10/16
jue. 10/23
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 septiembre 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$106
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$376
From Costa Rica to Tampa
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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 septiembre 16, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mar. 9/2312:19 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
mar. 10/146:28 amTPA - SJO
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$165
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mié. 9/2412:19 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 10/116:28 amTPA - SJO
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$172
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
jue. 10/212:19 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 10/1110:41 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop14h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/2712:19 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 49mSpirit Airlines
lun. 9/296:19 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
mar. 9/2312:19 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
lun. 9/296:19 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$183
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mar. 9/2312:19 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
vie. 9/2610:26 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop14h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$187
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/2612:19 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
dom. 9/285:50 amTPA - SJO
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$195
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
jue. 10/212:19 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
jue. 10/166:28 amTPA - SJO
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$199
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/2212:19 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 32mSpirit Airlines
lun. 9/296:19 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$202
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/142:59 pmLIR - TPA
1 stop18h 34mJetBlue
sáb. 11/158:45 pmTPA - LIR
1 stop17h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 9/14$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
vie. 11/148:35 amLIR - TPA
1 stop11h 53mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/169:40 amTPA - LIR
1 stop28h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
vie. 11/141:21 pmLIR - TPA
2 stops19h 08mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/1611:22 amTPA - LIR
1 stop25h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$400

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 septiembre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Costa Rica

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 10/7

12:35 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Tampa

jue. 10/16

11:02 pm-11:30 am

1 stop14h 28m

$222

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 11/16

4:08 am-12:34 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Tampa

jue. 11/20

4:49 pm-7:33 am

1 stop15h 44m

$266

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 11/4

4:08 am-3:02 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Tampa

mar. 11/11

2:24 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$266

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 2/13

12:35 pm-10:34 am

1 stop20h 59m

Tampa

mar. 2/17

6:35 am-6:16 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$269

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 1/21

8:45 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Tampa

sáb. 1/31

5:15 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop28h 24m

$269

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 11/10

1:19 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Tampa

jue. 11/13

6:46 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$272

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 12/20

2:06 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Tampa

sáb. 1/10

8:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$275

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 10/1

11:37 am-11:51 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Tampa

mié. 10/15

11:02 pm-10:41 am

2 stops13h 39m

$276

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

sáb. 2/14

4:09 am-9:41 pm

1 stop16h 32m

Tampa

mar. 2/17

3:42 am-10:00 am

1 stop7h 18m

$277

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

vie. 11/14

4:08 am-12:34 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Tampa

mié. 11/19

2:24 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$277

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/16

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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, 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 $268). 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 septiembre 16, 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.

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 septiembre 16, 2025.
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
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,914 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,531 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Juan Pablo,Sep 2025

PTY - VVI

not a good expirience, the plane was packed, the seats wear very unconftrable, coudent conect with the entratainmente service on the plane, the onboarding was in charge of a very angry lady i really had a unplesent trip

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 7h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 33m. 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 ($106), JetBlue ($146), and Delta ($158).

  • 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 $268). 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 6 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Tampa

Discover the top 6 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$162Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$225Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$266Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$338Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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