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$143+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — TPA
May 25 — Jun 11
Mon 5/25
Mon 6/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Tampa

Cheapest flights from San José to Tampa
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 April 25, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/318:55 am
SJO
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 10m
Breeze Airways
Sat 11/76:40 am
TPA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/23$280
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/148:55 am
SJO
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 10m
Breeze Airways
Sat 10/246:40 am
TPA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/24$281
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 stop6h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/20$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 4/251:25 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop19h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 4/275:07 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop19h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$286
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/148:55 am
SJO
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 10m
Breeze Airways
Wed 10/286:40 am
TPA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/20$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:35 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop9h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 4/267:00 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/22$295
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/274:10 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop16h 55m
Copa Airlines
Wed 6/33:29 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 30m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/22$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/101:00 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop5h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/178:25 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/24$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/213:19 pm
SJO
-
TPA
2 stops17h 46m
American Airlines
Tue 7/286:52 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop9h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$300
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/199:30 am
SJO
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 10m
Breeze Airways
Sat 1/96:15 am
TPA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 4/20$301
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/282:22 pm
SJO
-
TPA
2 stops17h 33m
GOL
Sat 5/23:26 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop8h 10m
GOL
Deal found 4/21$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 4/235:56 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop27h 09m
Copa Airlines
Mon 4/275:24 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop5h 41m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 4/21$303

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 April 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$162
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$348
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Tampa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/14

5:50 am-1:33 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Tampa

Tue 5/19

3:29 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$283

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

5:50 am-11:05 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Tampa

Sat 5/16

5:23 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 43m

$283

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

4:10 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Tampa

Thu 5/14

5:23 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 43m

$283

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

4:10 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Tampa

Tue 5/19

3:29 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$283

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/11

4:10 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Tampa

Wed 5/13

5:23 am-7:01 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$283

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/13

4:10 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Tampa

Sat 5/16

5:23 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$283

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

2:59 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Tampa

Mon 5/25

3:29 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$283

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/1

4:08 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Tampa

Fri 7/31

5:21 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 45m

$310

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

5:50 am-11:05 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Tampa

Sun 7/12

5:21 am-9:06 am

1 stop5h 45m

$310

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

4:10 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Tampa

Sat 5/30

5:23 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$323

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Compare providers for flights from San José to Tampa

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from San José with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Tampa

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Tampa?

The best time to book flights from San José to Tampa is 81 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Tampa (average of $265). Flying from San José to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $408). 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Tampa?

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 April 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,648 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,669 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,637 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.8

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Tampa?

    For as low as $283, Copa Airlines can have you in Tampa from San José in 5h 43m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1246 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Tampa round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($156), United Airlines ($236), and Copa Airlines ($240) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Tampa. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to Tampa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José to Tampa are Spirit Airlines ($125), United Airlines ($137), and Delta ($148).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Tampa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to Tampa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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 San José to Tampa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Tampa (average of $265). Flying from San José to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $408). 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 San José to Tampa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 April 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$240Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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