$113+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) 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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — TPA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San José to TampaExplore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 1/294:09 am
SJO
- TPA
1 stop7h 21m
Copa Airlines
Fri 2/64:51 am
TPA
- SJO
1 stop6h 09m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Copa Airlines logo]()
$232
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Mon 1/266:30 am
SJO
- TPA
1 stop10h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 3/29:00 am
TPA
- SJO
1 stop29h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23![United Airlines logo]()
$235
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/2711:01 am
SJO
- TPA
1 stop9h 40m
Copa Airlines
Thu 3/54:51 am
TPA
- SJO
2 stops12h 55m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/25![Copa Airlines logo]()
$237
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sat 2/141:31 pm
SJO
- TPA
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/249:55 pm
TPA
- SJO
1 stop15h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/23![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$238
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/192:54 pm
SJO
- TPA
1 stop5h 47m
Copa Airlines
Sat 2/282:39 pm
TPA
- SJO
1 stop5h 23m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Copa Airlines logo]()
$242
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/238:13 am
SJO
- TPA
1 stop12h 52m
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/275:24 am
TPA
- SJO
1 stop6h 35m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/26![Copa Airlines logo]()
$243
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 2/142:33 pm
SJO
- TPA
1 stop8h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/289:55 pm
TPA
- SJO
1 stop15h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/247:55 am
SJO
- TPA
1 stop11h 53m
United Airlines
Thu 4/307:00 am
TPA
- SJO
1 stop14h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25![United Airlines logo]()
$246
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/511:01 am
SJO
- TPA
1 stop9h 40m
Copa Airlines
Sun 3/83:39 pm
TPA
- SJO
1 stop17h 26m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Copa Airlines logo]()
$249
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 3/71:31 pm
SJO
- TPA
1 stop6h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/218:14 am
TPA
- SJO
1 stop5h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$250
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Tue 3/2412:24 pm
SJO
- TPA
1 stop7h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/2810:54 pm
TPA
- SJO
1 stop14h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$252
Find flight deals from San José to Tampa
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Tampa (TPA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $232 (Copa Airlines) |
One-way from | $113 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $311 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Tampa that are best for you.
Fly from
San José
Fly to
Tampa
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San JoséTampa
SJO - TPA
SJOTPA
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 2/13
12:35 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop28h 25m
Tampa
Thu 2/26
9:00 am-8:39 pm
1 stop12h 39m
$235
San JoséTampa
SJO - TPA
SJOTPA
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 2/14
12:35 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop28h 25m
Tampa
Tue 2/24
11:40 am-6:16 pm
1 stop7h 36m
$235
San JoséTampa
SJO - TPA
SJOTPA
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/23
8:13 am-11:05 pm
1 stop12h 52m
Tampa
Wed 4/29
5:24 am-4:50 pm
1 stop13h 26m
$243
San JoséTampa
SJO - TPA
SJOTPA
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 5/21
2:50 pm-11:05 pm
1 stop6h 15m
Tampa
Mon 5/25
5:23 am-9:06 am
1 stop5h 43m
$243
San JoséTampa
SJO - TPA
SJOTPA
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 4/24
10:04 am-11:05 pm
1 stop11h 01m
Tampa
Wed 4/29
5:24 am-4:50 pm
1 stop13h 26m
$243
San JoséTampa
SJO - TPA
SJOTPA
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 4/23
5:46 am-11:05 pm
1 stop15h 19m
Tampa
Mon 4/27
5:24 am-9:05 am
1 stop5h 41m
$243
San JoséTampa
SJO - TPA
SJOTPA
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 4/24
10:04 am-11:05 pm
1 stop11h 01m
Tampa
Tue 4/28
3:30 pm-9:46 pm
1 stop8h 16m
$243
San JoséTampa
SJO - TPA
SJOTPA
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 4/28
8:13 am-11:05 pm
1 stop12h 52m
Tampa
Sat 5/2
5:23 am-9:06 am
1 stop5h 43m
$243
San JoséTampa
SJO - TPA
SJOTPA
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sun 4/26
7:55 am-5:46 pm
1 stop7h 51m
Tampa
Wed 4/29
5:07 pm-12:21 pm
1 stop21h 14m
$246
San JoséTampa
SJO - TPA
SJOTPA
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 2/7
1:30 pm-8:49 pm
1 stop6h 19m
$133
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Tampa in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Estimated round-trip price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Tampa?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Tampa. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.
The best time to book flights from San José to Tampa is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Tampa?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Tampa (average of $118). Flying from San José 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 San José to Tampa delayed?
About 0% of weekly flights between San José 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 San José 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.
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 January 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San José to Tampa. 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.
Entertainment
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Food
6.8
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJuan Pablo,Sep 2025
MEX - PTY
Entertainment
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Food
6.8
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJuan Pablo,Sep 2025
MEX - PTY
Entertainment
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Food
6.8
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJuan Pablo,Sep 2025
MEX - PTY
Entertainment
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Food
6.8
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJuan Pablo,Sep 2025
MEX - PTY
Entertainment
6.8
Comfort
7.4
Food
6.8
Boarding
7.8
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJuan Pablo,Sep 2025
MEX - PTY
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Top 4 airlines flying from San José to Tampa
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$141 | Average$278 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$236 | Average$333 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$240 | Average$322 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$374 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |