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Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to Tampa

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Costa Rica to Tampa

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
Breeze Airways Logo
8:55 am - 2:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa
3h 10mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
6:40 am - 8:55 amTPA  Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
3h 15mnonstop
$288Breeze Airways
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
Breeze Airways Logo
8:55 am - 2:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa
3h 10mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
6:40 am - 7:55 amTPA  Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
3h 15mnonstop
$288Breeze Airways
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 19
American Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 11:59 pmLIR  Liberia-TPA Tampa
7h 15m1 stop Miami
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:18 pmTPA  Tampa-LIR Liberia
9h 18m1 stop Miami
$334American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 19
American Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 11:59 pmLIR  Liberia-TPA Tampa
7h 15m1 stop Miami
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 1:18 pmTPA  Tampa-LIR Liberia
7h 08m1 stop Miami
$334American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
Copa Airlines Logo
10:03 am - 11:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa
11h 02m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
Copa Airlines Logo
5:21 am - 9:04 amTPA  Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
5h 43m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$348Copa Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Copa Airlines Logo
10:03 am - 11:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa
11h 02m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
Copa Airlines Logo
4:51 am - 10:58 amTPA  Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 07m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl
$348Copa Airlines
Mon, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 9:17 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa
19h 02m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 6:16 pmTPA  Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 01m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$360United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:39 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa
19h 14m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
9:17 am - 7:39 pmTPA  Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 22m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$360United Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
Southwest Logo
2:10 pm - 11:25 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa
8h 15m1 stop Houston Hobby
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 12:20 pmTPA  Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6h 45m1 stop Houston Hobby
$373Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
GOL Logo
3:35 pm - 11:31 amLIR  Liberia-TPA Tampa
18h 56m2 stops Miami Philadelphia
GOL Logo
6:34 pm - 12:33 pmTPA  Tampa-LIR Liberia
18h 59m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami
$375GOL
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Tampa

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Tampa?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Tampa was found on the route from San José, at $288 return. The most popular connection is from Liberia to Tampa and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $334 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Tampa?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Tampa is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $308. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $373 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Tampa?

The cheapest month for flights to Tampa is February, where tickets cost $264 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets from Costa Rica is $423 and $402 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $171.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Tampa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Tampa is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $328 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Tampa is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $328.

What is a good deal for flights to Tampa?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Tampa, 25% of our users found tickets to Tampa for the following prices or less: From San José $270 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Tampa?

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$170
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Tampa

FAQs - booking Tampa flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Tampa?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Tampa was found on the route from San José, at $288 return. The most popular connection is from Liberia to Tampa and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $334 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Tampa Airport from central Tampa?

    Central Tampa is 5 miles away from Tampa Airport.

  • What is the name of Tampa’s airport?

    When flying to Tampa, you'll arrive at Tampa Airport (TPA). The airport is also known as Tampa or Tampa Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Tampa?

    On average, a flight to Tampa costs $258. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $173 and departed from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Tampa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Tampa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Tampa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Tampa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Tampa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Tampa are there each week?

    Each week there are around 4,446 direct flights from within Costa Rica to Tampa. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Tampa

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Tampa? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Tampa for the following prices or less: From San José $234
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Tampa flight deals.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Costa Rica to Tampa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Tampa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 320 reviews
8.8Crew
6.8Food
8.4Boarding
6.7Entertainment
8.2Comfort
Airline reviews

It was easy and very comfortable! The crew was accommodating and cheerful. I enjoyed myself!

10.0 ExcellentDeborah, May 2026
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It was easy and very comfortable! The crew was accommodating and cheerful. I enjoyed myself!

I normally have very good experiences with Breeze. The crew is great, pricing is excellent, and the planes are new and usually clean. This time in Huntsville we were delayed, which I understand can happen, however we were moved from one gate to the opposite side of the terminal and then back again... There was a lot of confusion. Also, my seat had a lot of food crumbs still on the floor where I had to stow my bookbag, so that was a bit disappointing. Other than that, all was good. Crew was great as usual!

Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

Surprised at how much I enjoyed Breeze. Paid for the Nicer upgrade which made it closer in price to a flag ship carrier but with more comfortable seats and much more leg room. Crew was polite and since we brought our food no loss there. Would make the point that the ‘have to pay for a carry-on is BS’. Most people did not and had several. Still was plenty of room in the overheads.

Something about the chair was uncomfortable, Maine the curvature of the back.

Given some type of snack. Had staff that hated their job and life in general. Have regular overhead bins. The bags have to go sideways and even then, they barely fit. The seats in the front - what would be considered business class were nice. Nothing extra but nice for a short flight. But the regular seats were so close I have no idea how people even fit it them.

Worst airline - on our flight down from MCO to EYW, there was a huuuuuge delay. We were supposed to take off 12p and it was pushed back to almost 2:30p. We boarded the plane and then sat on the tarmac forever because we were "over" weight and had to burn fuel. Rather than ask guests to volunteer and leave, they kept us on the plane. Finally a family decided to off board and take their luggage with them. Shortly after, we left the terminal but then the pilot told us we may have to sit at the end of the runway for 15-20mins to burn more fuel. Which we ended up doing and of course it started to rain. We finally took off 2:50p. We were supposed to land 1p and didn't land until 3:45p. Basically had time to scramble off the plane, grab our luggage, request transportation to our hotel, unpack, rinse off and hustle over to our 6:30p dinner ressy. It's a shame Breeze is the only non-stop airline from MCO to EYW. For this, not sure I'd ever go back to EYW - most def will not take Breeze again.

Airplane was newer and very clean, lots of space. Crew was great. There was no food and entertainment but that was expected so not an issue.

nice flight. no frills but a 3 hour flight I caught up on my sleep. Stan O

Overall positive. If I am headed to the one destination they fly to from my home airport, I will fly again without question. I think because the airport provided the check in and boarding I didn’t fully know what to expect. The A220 is a comfortable ride with big windows and feels open. I’m glad I didn’t bid to upgrade to the first class product. It is just a better seat with little extra amenity. But was very happy with the extra leg room seats and bundle we booked.

Flight Crew Review The crew was absolutely amazing from start to finish! They were friendly, professional, attentive, and genuinely made the flight feel comfortable and enjoyable. Every interaction was pleasant, and they went above and beyond to make sure passengers were taken care of. You could really tell that they cared about providing great service. I truly appreciate their kindness and professionalism and would be happy to fly with this crew again!

stood in line to check in luggage for nearly an hour. very poor service and not excusable

Same as the previous flight as far as comfort and food. Entertainment didn’t have a watchable screen so everything would need to be watched on your own device in which they didn’t have a charging port that accommodated my iPhone. Seats were very uncomfortable. Staff was very friendly.

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

Tell people to remain in their seats during the meal/beverage distribution. Enforce boarding by group numbers. No one was checking. Tell people to turn their electronics speakers off. Bigger cups for drinks.

This airline makes you check in in one terminal and then you have to walk to the other terminal. Its messed up

landed in panama it was in terminal one. We had to take a bus to terminal two for customs. Then back to terminal one. It was very frustrating. Then, on the way back from panama it was the same situation. We had to go back and forth between terminals to check in and drop our bags and then to board. When we were leaving, we had to wait in line for the boarding area and go through another gate security process. They told the bottles of water and coffee were bought while in line in the airport after we passed the main security. Ridiculous (and expensive). A much better communication system is needed.

This was my first time flying Copa but I'll definitely be back! Great service, professional agents, and delicious food for a fair price. Thanks for a great trip!

Horrible experience from start to end. Copa costumer service is non existent. They treat you bad. Everybody tells you different information. We didn’t received our luggage in the 1 day stop we did even we they said if was not going to be a problem. They didn’t respect the seats that we had and spread our family leaving in between of two big people who didn’t leave any space for me and crush me from side to side. I’ll never recommend Copa to anybody.

No cumpli mencionado trayecto por reasignacion de Copa Pero extraviaron mis maletas por su culpa

The flight was delayed because they closed several flight ways because of air shows, fire works, etc.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

The plane was delayed ~ 40 minutes. Communication could have been better. The entertainment was poor. We were not offered headsets by the flight attendants. The arm rest pad did not work properly, thus, I could not select what I wanted to watch.

The crew were really great, but the 4 hour delay in small chunks was the worst.

Seats are way too snug for my hip to knee ratio and the recline on the seat in front of me made my experience worst. My legs had no room at all. Not a plane for people 6 ft or over unless you fly first class.

Staff were engaging but more concerned about their interaction with each other than with the passengers. Aircraft was very old and this was highly evident in the disrepair of the seats (pictures were taken). Video screens were small and difficult to use.

The big challenge here was that the inbound flight was delayed, THEN, the aircraft was deemed in need of service, so we had to deplane after being a few minutes away from departure, THEN we had to switch terminals, where another plane in our gate had maintenance issues so we had to change gates again. I am a regular flyer (not on American) so I understand these things happen. The crew was great. The pilot in particular was gracious and understanding and stayed with the passengers the whole time to answer questions and give updates - that was impressive. But the flight was massively delayed as a result, and today I really wanted to be home in time. Sigh The flight was otherwise great.

Absolutely infuriating. I was flying standby to get home earlier after flying 4 times with American in 6 days. I was #2 on the list with seats near the front and middle, in addition to the 4 first class upgrade seats that came back into the pool. I am a Platinum member, have their card, and they put me in the 2nd to last row in the middle. No loyalty whatsoever and they lost a fan for life. There is reason people have negative comments about American and I am done supporting them.

Bad experience going to DFW with an IT outage then bad on the way back with a nearly 5 hour delay that’s started as maintenance then caused us to wait further due to weather - which would not have happened if we had left on time.

It was awful. The communication between corporate and the crew on the ground left more to be desired. The crew even said that Corporate was waiting on answers because they themselves didn't know. Every hour, there was a new excuse. I also understood that passengers were angry, but the crew should have done a better job at crowd control. There was a racial exchange between passengers that could've been avoided has the crew acted sooner.

We sat on plane at gate delayed without communication as to why we were just sitting there

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

Flight left early and arrived 30 MINUTES early at the destination. Smooth trip.

Incoming flight was delayed, delaying boarding. It then took 30 mins to take off. Took 20 mins to get to a gate because they changed the gate last minute, crew weren’t ready so there was no one staffed to work the jet bridge. Boarding was so disorganized as is usual with American because everyone just stands around the gate regardless of boarding group.

Mechanical issue delayed us 2hrs and then once we landed sat on tarmac for 30mins because someone left a vehicle in front of the gaye

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

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