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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 8:55 am and lands at 12:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:55 am and lands at 1:05 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from San José to Tampa takes 3h 10m, covering 1,246 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San José to Tampa range from $284 to $426, with an average of $340 over the past 12 months. Anything below $284 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $340 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $343 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $384 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $76–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $346 to $2,778. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Tampa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $255, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from San José to Tampa usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

One-stop flights from San José to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from San José to Tampa. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $306 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $377, a difference of $71.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between San José and Tampa.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 23m, compared with 7h 10m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 7h 19m via Miami (MIA).

Tampa is 2 hours ahead of San José (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to Tampa flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.