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$214+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Tampa (TPA)

SJO — TPA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Tampa

Tue 11/241:31 pm -
1 stop9h 38m
Sat 12/56:47 pm -
2 stops20h 32m
Deal found 10/27$313
Thu 12/32:20 pm -
1 stop26h 11m
Sun 12/69:10 am -
1 stop10h 27m
Deal found 10/29$324
Fri 12/42:20 pm -
1 stop19h 14m
Mon 12/77:00 am -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 10/28$350
Fri 10/302:18 pm -
1 stop18h 16m
Mon 11/27:00 am -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 10/27$359
Thu 10/292:18 pm -
1 stop18h 16m
Sun 11/15:08 pm -
1 stop22h 27m
Deal found 10/26$367
Sun 11/151:50 am -
1 stop10h 35m
Wed 12/22:50 pm -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 10/29$375
Fri 10/301:20 pm -
1 stop26h 13m
Sun 11/87:00 am -
1 stop12h 37m
Deal found 10/29$376
Wed 11/45:15 pm -
1 stop19h 10m
Tue 11/102:50 pm -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 10/28$376
Wed 12/23:35 pm -
2 stops18h 42m
Mon 12/74:55 pm -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 10/29$377
Fri 10/301:00 pm -
1 stop9h 18m
Sun 11/17:33 am -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 10/27$384
Fri 11/61:50 am -
1 stop10h 35m
Sat 11/142:50 pm -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 10/29$389
Mon 12/73:10 pm -
1 stop22h 54m
Thu 12/107:30 am -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 10/26$391

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$214
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$331

Good round-trip deal

$391 or less

Good one-way deal

$231 or less
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From Costa Rica to Tampa
One-way flight from Costa Rica to Tampa
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Costa Rica to Tampa.
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LiberiaTampa

LIR Liberia - TPA Tampa

LIRTPA

Liberia

Fri 12/25

4:30 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop28h 03m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$218
Quickest round-trip

San JoséTampa

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/7

9:55 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

LiberiaTampa

LIR Liberia - TPA Tampa

LIRTPA

Liberia

Sun 11/22

3:10 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop20h 24m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$239

LiberiaTampa

LIR Liberia - TPA Tampa

LIRTPA

Liberia

Sat 2/6

3:16 pm-10:26 am

1 stop18h 10m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

LiberiaTampa

LIR Liberia - TPA Tampa

LIRTPA

Liberia

Sat 2/6

12:35 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 50m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$250

LiberiaTampa

LIR Liberia - TPA Tampa

LIRTPA

Liberia

Sun 11/22

8:45 am-9:39 pm

1 stop11h 54m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

San JoséTampa

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/22

7:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$283

San JoséTampa

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/26

8:45 am-5:33 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$283

San JoséTampa

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/13

1:15 am-10:33 am

1 stop8h 18m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$283

San JoséTampa

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/17

2:25 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop26h 08m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$283

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa (average of $271). Flying from Costa Rica to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $434). 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?

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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa?

The price you pay for your flight from Costa Rica to Tampa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways,Copa Airlines, andUnited 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.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

    Delta, Copa Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Costa Rica to Tampa in just under 8h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 12m. 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 ($137), Delta ($148), and Copa Airlines ($160).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Tampa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $212. While the most popular route (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Tampa) can be booked for $402 on average, our data indicates $338 when flying from Costa Rica to Tampa.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa (average of $271). Flying from Costa Rica to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $434). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$231Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$261Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$318Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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