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$152+ 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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — TPA
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Tampa are usually found in February or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 July 24, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/49:55 am
SJO
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 10m
Breeze Airways
Wed 11/116:40 am
TPA
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 15m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/24$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/21:25 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop19h 14m
United Airlines
Tue 10/611:45 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop26h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$318
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/211:50 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop10h 30m
Avianca
Mon 10/263:55 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop10h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 7/20$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/242:25 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop26h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 1/95:15 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop26h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2712:30 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop15h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 8/79:15 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop12h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$327
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/44:08 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop16h 57m
Copa Airlines
Fri 9/115:21 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 37m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/21$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/42:56 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Thu 9/177:40 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop6h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$333
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/194:00 pm
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop20h 20m
Avianca
Sat 9/263:45 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop10h 10m
Avianca
Deal found 7/22$334
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/81:45 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop10h 40m
Avianca
Tue 12/152:55 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop10h 20m
Avianca
Deal found 7/19$335
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 9/118:30 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop12h 35m
Copa Airlines
Mon 9/143:27 pm
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop17h 43m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 7/22$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/242:57 pm
SJO
-
TPA
2 stops17h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 9/286:00 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/247:55 am
SJO
-
TPA
1 stop11h 34m
United Airlines
Sun 8/27:15 am
TPA
-
SJO
1 stop17h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$339

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 July 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$152
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$421

Good round-trip deal

$364 or less
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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 July 24, 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

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/2

1:25 pm-10:39 am

1 stop19h 14m

Tampa

Tue 10/6

11:45 am-12:21 pm

1 stop26h 36m

$318

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/20

5:35 am-3:20 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Tampa

Wed 12/30

4:51 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 11m

$336

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/23

6:03 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 17m

Tampa

Sat 1/2

4:51 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 09m

$352

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/17

6:30 am-10:43 am

1 stop27h 13m

Tampa

Wed 1/20

7:15 am-6:16 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$371

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/12

6:17 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop17h 18m

Tampa

Sun 8/16

5:21 am-10:58 am

1 stop7h 37m

$378

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

5:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Tampa

Fri 9/11

5:21 am-9:04 am

1 stop5h 43m

$392

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/23

2:53 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop23h 27m

Tampa

Sat 1/2

2:30 pm-7:02 am

1 stop17h 32m

$394

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/14

6:30 am-5:37 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Tampa

Thu 1/21

4:35 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$405

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/29

9:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Tampa

Mon 10/5

10:15 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$408

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

5:55 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Tampa

Sun 9/20

3:27 pm-7:10 am

1 stop17h 43m

$408

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $263). Flying from San José to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Tampa flights typically cost between $322 and $434 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $312 on Breeze Airways (Nov 4-Nov 11).

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 July 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Copa Airlines, andUnited 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
300 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
300 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
300 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,560 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
300 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
300 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,848 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
300 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

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 $336, United Airlines can have you in Tampa from San José in 8h 45m. 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 flying from San José to Tampa round-trip?

    According to our current data, Copa Airlines ($231), United Airlines ($236), and American Airlines ($253) offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Tampa. Copa Airlines is currently priced 31% 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 United Airlines ($137), Delta ($148), and JetBlue ($150).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to Tampa?

    On average you can expect to pay $373 for a flight from San José to Tampa. The cheapest flight overall is $292 while the most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Tampa) is currently priced at $266.

  • 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 $263). Flying from San José to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Copa AirlinesCheapest$231Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$280Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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