$123 Find Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to Tampa

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Cheapest round-trip
$220
Overall average: $392
Spirit Airlines
Wed 12/24Mon 1/19
SJO - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$123
Typical prices: $188-$303
Spirit Airlines
Thu 12/18
SJO - TPA • 1 stop
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Costa Rica to Tampa

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Costa Rica to Tampa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Costa Rica to Tampa

Wed, Dec 24 - Mon, Jan 19
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 8:08 pmSJO-TPA
5h 37m1 stop
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8:38 am - 12:22 pmTPA-SJO
4h 44m1 stop
$220Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 19 - Sun, Jan 11
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 8:08 pmSJO-TPA
5h 37m1 stop
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9:47 pm - 12:22 pmTPA-SJO
15h 35m1 stop
$226Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 18 - Fri, Jan 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 8:08 pmSJO-TPA
5h 37m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:47 pm - 12:22 pmTPA-SJO
15h 35m1 stop
$227Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:44 pmSJO-TPA
6h 14m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 12:22 pmTPA-SJO
15h 37m1 stop
$230Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Mon, Jan 12
Frontier Logo
2:52 pm - 12:26 amSJO-TPA
8h 34m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:35 am - 1:36 pmTPA-SJO
9h 01m1 stop
$244Frontier
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
Delta Logo
2:05 pm - 12:25 amLIR-TPA
9h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 12:50 pmTPA-LIR
8h 20m1 stop
$296Delta
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Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 3
Delta Logo
3:05 pm - 8:57 amLIR-TPA
16h 52m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:50 pmTPA-LIR
6h 50m1 stop
$298Delta
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
American Airlines Logo
3:23 pm - 9:45 amLIR-TPA
17h 22m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:48 am - 2:13 pmTPA-LIR
6h 25m1 stop
$304American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
American Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 10:10 amLIR-TPA
19h 49m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:13 pmTPA-LIR
9h 13m2 stops
$311American Airlines
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Mon, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 7
United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 5:57 pmLIR-TPA
8h 22m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 1:10 pmTPA-LIR
20h 55m1 stop
$338United Airlines
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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 month to fly to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Tampa is October, where tickets cost $284 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from Costa Rica is $392 and $341 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $284.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 51 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$123
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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FAQs - booking Tampa flights

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Tampa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Tampa is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as $373. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $571 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Tampa is generally at night, when flights cost $349 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 $438.

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

    Each week there are around 2,399 direct flights from within Costa Rica to Tampa. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Tampa

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Costa Rica to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Tampa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Costa Rica to Tampa. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8010 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Entertainment
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Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

10.0 ExcellentHartaj, Nov 2025LGA - RDU
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Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

The flight was an hour and a half late departing which was inconvenient

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

The flight attendant in first class was beyond rude and didn't care at all about her job. AND the gate agent was even worse than the flight attendant for rudeness. She was awful.

Movie selection was meh. Food was great. Crew as always great. I paid for premium because that’s the only way not to feel like a sardine. That’s how economy should be imo. Sadly passengers have to pay an extra $1000 to get what they should at base price but that’s all airlines. The airline industry in general treats passengers as cargo.

Some of the Air hostesses are not that friendly. Need improvement

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

horrible service, food was an embarrassment, no charging for cellphones, stay away

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Had to go through security at the gate again. Had to take off shoes and go through the whole thing again even though we have global entry. They asked us to check in items bought at duty free during our layover and since we checked our luggage at the original departure airport, they forced us to check in a small backpack. None of this ever happened with other airlines. In addition, no vegetarian food option and no snacks during a 7 hr flight. Luggage limits are unusually small. This is unacceptable. Will NEVER fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

We paid extra with copa for seats near one another The plane was changed and we lost our seats We were all Separated. We have not received a refund for our seats despite emailing and calling.

We had a five hour layover in the way home from Colombia. I read the "bout your flight" email carefully before we checked bags. We had to go through security right at the gate. Almost lost our ground coffee because that airport only allows 16 ounce of coffee and we had 18. I've been to 48 countries and never heard of a coffee restriction. I can't follow a rule I don't know about. I requested they bring our coffee to our checked luggage. Instead tey gate checked our bag for free. Back to planning transfers in Dallas I guess

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.

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

We boarded late. The crew at the airport was dismissive. The seat cushion on the plane was uncomfortable.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

I like how the crew and pilot kept us updated Even though our flight was slightly delayed. We made up time for it in the air. I really did enjoy my seat and amenities and my trip and value overall.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

We didn't take off until an hour after we boarded.

Wish they had the seat-back video screens for watching movies or playing games.

Very good but wish they had the seat-back video screens for movies & games

The delayed flight was awful and moving the departure gate twice was annoying

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

Flight from Miami to Lima was very good, like the free WiFi to get movies and TV.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

I hope you continue to be one of the great company

I stopped flying spirit as much because they are crooks and thieves. It's not like other airlines where you can at least get credits they just take your money.

The checkin in laguardia was a disaster, scrambling left and right, it was constantly a trying to sell you something, better seat, constantly selling

The pilot would speak it was painfully load a d the crew had to know this! Maybe the were hesitant to tell him. It was just a mediocre experience and I was in Spirit first class!

My flight was cancelled last minute and I had to pay $1600 for flights, when my original flights were $300. It was a terrible experience.

Excessive fees for flight delays. What a Scam. I was not able to attend the wedding I needed to go.

It was terrible, we had to board and unboard the flight with a hour delay that caused me to miss an appointment and a surprise for my wife

They didn't let me board with a proper boarding pass. I threw away my bags so that I can board and was defined boarding. Had to take the next flight after paying more.

Great! I intend to use Spirit for future flights. No complaints .

They cancelled the flight 3 hours prior departure. Had to spend $400 for a ne way flight with Delta Airlines! Spirit Airlines are not serios!

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