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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Puerto Rico

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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San Juan
3h 00mNonstop
from $181per person
Aguadilla
5h 16m2 stops
from $317per person
Ponce
4h 47m2 stops
from $374per person
Vieques
Vieques
4h 55m2 stops
from $617per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for Tampa to Puerto Rico flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Tampa to Puerto Rico cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Tampa to Puerto Rico are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $303 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Tampa to Puerto Rico right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Tampa to Puerto Rico on KAYAK in the last week:

• San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) from $181
• Aguadilla Borinquen (BQN) from $310
• Ponce Mercedita (PSE) from $374
• Vieques (VQS) from $617

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Puerto Rico?

August is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $249. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $378.

When is the best time to book flights from Tampa to Puerto Rico?

Book your flights 12 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 16% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Puerto Rico is the cheapest to fly to from Tampa?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Puerto Rico are:

• San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) from $314
• Aguadilla Borinquen (BQN) from $435
• Ponce Mercedita (PSE) from $1,112

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Puerto Rico?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Puerto Rico, while Thursday is the most expensive. Fares run about 8% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Tampa to Puerto Rico?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Puerto Rico during the night with average prices of $269. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $340.

Key details for Tampa to Puerto Rico flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$85
Beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 82% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Tampa to San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Airport

Your Tampa to Puerto Rico flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Tampa to Puerto Rico?

    Yes. Fares from Tampa to Puerto Rico are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $250 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Tampa to Puerto Rico?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Tampa to Puerto Rico have ranged from $250 to $396.

  • What are the main airports serving Puerto Rico?

    Puerto Rico has 4 airports. The three busiest are San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) (97% of arrivals), Aguadilla Borinquen (BQN) (3%) and Ponce Mercedita (PSE) (0%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Tampa to Puerto Rico?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 3 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • JetBlue
    • Frontier
    • Southwest

  • Where in Puerto Rico can I fly nonstop from Tampa?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from Tampa to San Juan.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Tampa to Puerto Rico?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Tampa to Puerto Rico average $315 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) from $192
    • Philadelphia (PHL) from $202
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) from $254

  • How long is a flight from Tampa to Puerto Rico?

    Flights from Tampa to Puerto Rico take 2h 59m on average.

  • How often are flights from Tampa to Puerto Rico delayed and what's the average delay?

    22% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 16m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Tampa to Puerto Rico?

    On flights from Tampa to Puerto Rico you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Puerto Rico?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in Puerto Rico include:

    • Viejo San Juan
    • Condado Beach
    • Puerto Rico Convention Center
    • Ocean Park

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Tampa to Puerto Rico?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Tampa to Puerto Rico departs at 5:05 am and the latest departs at 9:00 pm. Nonstop flights take about 2h 59m.

  • How can I get to Tampa International Airport for my Tampa flight to Puerto Rico?

    The airport is located in Tampa Bay, western Florida, 5 miles west of Tampa. You can get there by bus, taxi or shuttle. The parking lot that has direct access to the terminal is only for short-term use. Hence, it's best used if someone else is dropping you off.

  • Are there direct flights from Tampa to Puerto Rico?

    There are direct flights from Tampa to Puerto Rico. Thankfully, KAYAK makes it easier to find and book direct flights from Tampa Airport to Rafael Hernández Airport or San Juan Airport. Spirit, American, and Southwest Airlines offer direct flights to San Juan. Non-direct flights are, however, cheaper.

  • What is the best flight option when traveling to Puerto Rico?

    The type of flight option you choose depends on your preference. You can choose from a one-stop flight or a non-stop flight. Spirit is known to offer non-stop flights to Puerto Rico, which tend to be expensive. One-stop flights, which will take longer, often cost less compared to non-stop flights.

  • Is there a public transportation service located at San Juan Airport?

    Yes, public transportation options are offered at the airport and include buses, shuttles, and taxis. They can be found through Terminal B and C. If you're looking for guidance, get in touch with taxi dispatchers located within the airport. To find the metropolitan buses, go to Terminals A and D.

  • Which airline is better between Rafael Hernández Airport and San Juan Airport?

    San Juan Airport is the main and largest international airport in Puerto Rico. Even though many people favor it, it’s often crowded. Rafael Airport is smaller but has shorter waiting times and faster check-ins. To save time, go with Rafael Hernández Airport.

  • Are there any car seat laws in Puerto Rico that visitors should know about?

    If you're traveling with a child under the age of four and are planning to rent a car, you'll need a car seat. This is required by law unless you're using public transportation services such as the bus or a taxi.

Your guide to booking Tampa to Puerto Rico flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 12 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 16% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for August when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Thursday cost about 8% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If arriving on time matters more than price, consider flying with one of the most punctual airlines on this route: JetBlue, Frontier and Southwest.
  • If you're looking to save, San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl (SJU) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Tampa. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in San Juan, which is the most popular destination in Puerto Rico. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Carolina, Fajardo and Rio Grande.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the Tampa to Puerto Rico nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is usually the cheapest.
  • To travel from Tampa to Puerto Rico, you will start at Tampa International Airport and arrive at San Juan Airport or Rafael Hernández Airport.
  • Multiple airlines offer flights from Tampa to Puerto Rico. JetBlue, United, and Spirit Airlines are the only three airlines flying into Rafael Hernández Airport.
  • San Juan Airport services multiple airlines, including the three mentioned above, as well as American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, Allegiant, and Frontier, to name a few.
  • Before departure from Tampa International Airport, take advantage of the ATMs, the bank, or the bureau de change if you need to exchange foreign currency.
  • Travelers flying into San Juan will arrive at terminals A or B. Terminal B and C are closest to the Parking and Car Rental Facility.
  • JetBlue flies into Terminal A of the San Juan Airport, while airlines such as United and Delta Airlines fly into Terminal B.
  • It's easy to make connections from San Juan Airport to other destinations, such as West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Chicago.
  • Rafael Hernández Airport makes it easy to access the west side of Puerto Rico, while San Juan allows easy access to the east.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Tampa to Puerto Rico

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tampa to Puerto Rico? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4214 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

SW can't get their wifi right. I upgrade to insure wifi service but the last two trips had intermittent service. Not worth the extra costs.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
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SW can't get their wifi right. I upgrade to insure wifi service but the last two trips had intermittent service. Not worth the extra costs.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Planes are aged. The wifi is unreliable and on many fights, no-existent. The flight attendants were very good.

Glad flight made it out. So many delays due to hurricane. everyone did a great job.

The first leg of the trip was great. The second leg from BWI to RIC was late, which was more screenful and tiring that late in the evening.

The flight was great. We were not offered any beverages though. And there was no real turbulence, so not sure why.

it was great. the crew is exceptional. the flight was on time.

KUDOS TO ALL THE CREW PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH PASSENGERS ON A WHEELCHAIR. ON BOTH FLIGHTS THEY HUSTLED TO TAKE MY RELATIVE TO CONNECTION ON TIME. THEY DESERVE A LOT OF CREDIT!

I tried to book a flight with Jet Blue. Your third party company hijacked my attempt with a website that looked like I was booking with Jet Blue. I realized it when I paid. I tried to cancel and was told by a man in India that there were no refunds. $735 stolen, Thanks Kayak!

My experience with JetBlue was fine BUT I am very upset with Kayak! JetBlue had delayed our scheduled departure by an hour and you NEVER notified me of the change. I did not hear directly from JetBlue because the trip was booked through Kayak, a mistake I will not repeat. Your reminder of the our trip last week still had the WRONG departure time. Our return trip has also changed, and again no notice from you.

Very well organized both boarding and deplaning. Very satisfied with the service I received.

My encounter with the entertainment services provided on board was moderate; the functionality of the Wi-Fi connection was either sluggish or nonoperational, while the display screens were antiquated and suffered from poor visibility. On the positive side, the cabin exuded a sense of expansiveness, and the crew exhibited amiable and accommodating behavior throughout the journey.

great flight. Pilot was communicative, flight attendants were excellent. Really nice experience except my tv didn’t work.

no wifi and the aircraft was very old with tiny 4” screens.

JetBlue's check-in was great, but there was an in-flight flight attendant who was very rude and unkind. I didn't realize that the bathrooms were already locked 30 mins prior to landing and needed to use the restroom. Instead of politely asking me to return, she rudely told me, 'No, bathrooms are locked! Go back to your seat!' The flight was more than an hour delay, which made me almost miss my connecting flight. I understand the reasoning, but the action they took to get a hold of maintenance was time consuming. It took them so long to get a hold of maintenance and for maintenance to get started. Most importantly, my 3 checked baggages are missing! I'm writing this review 3 days after my arrival to the Philippines, and my 3 checked baggages, where my wedding dress is, are all missing!

Long flight but food was good, with free pillow and blanket. CREW WAS GOOD.

They never came by to take empty cups or trash.

Horrible. Flight was delayed for 4 hours first till 7pm. Then for one more hour. Then again and around 9pm we were finally boarded and waited for catering delivery for another hour. At 10pm we were not interested on food at all. Tired, sleepy we arrived after midnight. Insane.

My flights were all delayed , mostly due to technical issues with AA aircrafts. I had to rebook my trip 4 times . I lost my whole day and finally arrived in LAX around midnight. This was a very bad experience with American airlines , I will always try to avoid flying with them

My flight was delayed close to 10 times over the course of the evening. I was originally scheduled to depart at 7:03 PM but did not leave until 12:33 AM, resulting in over 9 hours spent waiting at the airport. The only explanation provided was that the aircraft kept being swapped, with no clear reasoning as to why. Weather conditions at both DCA and Tampa were clear, so that was not a factor. The only accommodation offered was a $12 food voucher, which was entirely insufficient given the length of the delay. Overall, I was completely unsatisfied with this experience. A delay of this magnitude with no meaningful communication or accommodations is unacceptable, and I would have expected much more from American Airlines in terms of customer care.

Both the gate agent and flight crew did a horrible job of expediting the boarding process. It was simply miss managed. The airplane was late to Tampa. Therefore, they should have expedited the de-boarding process and also boarding process. This did not happen and caused me to miss my connection. I ended up with a 7 hour hour layover just to get home. The overall flying experience on American has simply been degraded. On-time performance is a real problem every single week. This has caused me to consider moving my loyalty to an airline that has better performance metrics.

Luggage handling and communication is extremely poor. I landed in india 15th and recived luggage today. Based on my itag the luggage was in Germany. They kept me in dark. Etihad num er in india was non operatuonal. Had to call USA etihad. It should not be so difficullt. I came for 1 week business trip everything was screwed . This is the first and also will be last for me

APU on the aircraft was not working. No AC while boarding. Plane was extremely hot and uncomfortable. Ground AC failed. Miserable experience. Arrival at DFW, no gate available. Not sure why that keeps happening at DFW.

My flight was delayed several hours, which is to be expected (American never fails to disappoint me!), but the parts that really bothered me are as follows: 1) I was unable to add myself to the standby list for another flight in the app, nor could the gate agents figure out how to help me do so (the app is difficult to work with and simply did not allow me to perform the action of adding myself to the list) 2) When I asked the gate agents to add me to the standby list, the agent said that he had added me, but I was not able to confirm that I was on the list in the app; as it turns out, I had NOT been added to the list after all. He had lied to me and/or failed to add me to the list. 3) I figured out I had not been added to the standby list when I spoke to the (rather rude, snippy, and dismissive) other gate agent, who finally did add me to the list after giving me some pretty unnecessary attitude. I understand that gate agents experience the worst of stressed travelers every day, so I appreciate that I was eventually able to make it onto the standby flight with their help. However, the app needs some SERIOUS attention!

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

Business class was very good, one of my best flights

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

Frontier feels like a family I Worked for Eastern Airlines back in the day and I felt the family vibe that I had then. Thank you

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

Asked for a seat change to be w my wife at the gate they were great in sorting it out to make it happen

Charging $74 for one checked bag is outrageous. I will never fly Frontier again.

One crew member was rude about our bags. Be nice about it. We don’t fly a lot. And the fact that you have to pay for a carry on is ridiculous

The trip was unremarkable which is good. Crew was very professional and courteous.

FRONTIER SUCKS! The agent downstairs tricked me into booking, just to get to the gate. At the gate, they told me they couldn't help. I then called Customer Service. They and the gate attendants kept blaming each other. Neither side was willing to help the customer.

30 minute delay due to boarding and settling of a family.

Well, I didn’t have food! So NA wasn’t an option. I’ll be back!

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