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$75 Find Cheap Flights from Tampa to San José

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Cheap Flights from Tampa to San José (TPA-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to San José 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 Tampa to San José

Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 9
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6:00 am - 11:12 amTPA-SJO
7h 12m1 stop
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12:19 pm - 11:51 pmSJO-TPA
9h 32m1 stop
$185Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 6
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:12 amTPA-SJO
7h 12m1 stop
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12:19 pm - 11:08 pmSJO-TPA
8h 49m1 stop
$186Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
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10:26 pm - 11:14 amTPA-SJO
14h 48m1 stop
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12:19 pm - 11:51 pmSJO-TPA
9h 32m1 stop
$193Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:26 pm - 11:14 amTPA-SJO
14h 48m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 11:51 pmSJO-TPA
9h 32m1 stop
$207Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:26 pm - 11:14 amTPA-SJO
14h 48m1 stop
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12:19 pm - 11:51 pmSJO-TPA
9h 32m1 stop
$216Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:12 amTPA-SJO
7h 12m1 stop
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12:19 pm - 7:19 amSJO-TPA
17h 00m1 stop
$218Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:26 pm - 11:14 amTPA-SJO
14h 48m1 stop
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12:19 pm - 11:51 pmSJO-TPA
9h 32m1 stop
$219Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 24
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6:19 am - 11:14 amTPA-SJO
6h 55m1 stop
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6:09 pm - 1:27 pmSJO-TPA
17h 18m1 stop
Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 11
Copa Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 9:56 pmTPA-SJO
8h 32m1 stop
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5:49 am - 12:34 pmSJO-TPA
5h 45m1 stop
$274Copa Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 20
Copa Airlines Logo
4:10 am - 9:59 amTPA-SJO
6h 49m1 stop
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8:47 am - 9:41 pmSJO-TPA
11h 54m1 stop
$284Copa Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to San José flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Tampa to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San José on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Tampa to San José. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to San José, 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 from Tampa to San José is September, where tickets cost $328 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $683 and $509 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to San José, 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 on the flight from Tampa to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$75
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Tampa to San José

When to book flights from Tampa to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to San José

  • Which kid-friendly services does Copa Airlines offer on flights from Tampa to San José?

    Copa Airlines offers a range of kid-friendly services on flights from Tampa to San José. Examples include in-flight entertainment with movies, TV shows, and games suitable for children, special meals catering to young passengers, and activity kits to keep them engaged during the journey. These amenities aim to provide a pleasant and enjoyable flying experience for kids.

  • What documents do US citizens need when flying from Tampa to San José?

    US citizens flying from Tampa to San José, Costa Rica, require a valid passport with at least six months of validity. A tourist visa is not required for stays up to 90 days. Proof of onward or return travel may be necessary.

  • Which are the common layovers for American Airlines on flights from Tampa to San José?

    Common layovers for American Airlines flights from Tampa to San José may include cities such as Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, Charlotte, and Philadelphia. Please note that specific layovers may vary depending on the flight schedule and availability.

  • How can I reach the city center from the arrival airport after my flight from Tampa to San José?

    After arriving at San José Airport from Tampa, you can reach the city center using public transportation. Some examples include taking the local bus service, such as VTA (Valley Transportation Authority), which operates routes connecting the airport to downtown. Alternatively, you can use the light rail service, like VTA Light Rail, which offers convenient access to the city center.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to San José was $75 for a one-way ticket and $185 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tampa and San José?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Tampa and on arrival in San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tampa to San José?

    Tampa and San José are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Tampa from Tampa and will be arriving at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to San José?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Tampa and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Tampa?

    Miami is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Tampa to San José.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tampa to San José, Copa Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to San José are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $379 and an overall rating of 7.5, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $445 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 from Tampa to San José.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from 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 from Tampa to San José?

    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 San José with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 San José from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tampa to San José

  • Delta flights from Tampa (TPA) to San José (SJO) offer a range of in-flight entertainment amenities. Passengers can enjoy movies, TV shows, and music on seatback screens or personal devices through Delta Studio. Additionally, Wi-Fi connectivity allows passengers to access the internet, browse social media, or stay connected with friends and family.
  • Passengers can rent a car after flights from Tampa to San José. Several rental companies are available, including Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, and National. These companies offer a variety of vehicles to choose from and have convenient locations at the San José airport. Simply book in advance or visit their counters upon arrival for a smooth rental process.
  • Delta continues to support sustainable travel on flights from Tampa to San José by implementing eco-friendly practices such as using biofuel blends, optimizing flight routes to reduce emissions, and investing in fuel-efficient aircraft. They also encourage recycling onboard, reduce single-use plastics, and support local conservation initiatives. These initiatives contribute to minimizing the environmental impact of air travel.
  • Copa Airlines allows passengers to pre-select their seats when flying from Tampa to San José. During the booking process or through the airline's website, you can choose your preferred seat based on availability. Examples of seat selection options include window seats for a scenic view or aisle seats for easy access to the restroom.
  • Copa Airlines restricts pets in the cabin on flights from Tampa to San José. Only small dogs and cats are allowed, weighing a maximum of 22 lb including their carrier. Examples include Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers, and Siamese cats. Larger pets must be transported as cargo.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1510 reviews
8.1Crew
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
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We had a great flight just wished they had a tv so we can see a movie that would of made my trip excellent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025PTY - ORD
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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

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

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

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

Seats not reclining, no vegetarian food option, no snacks. 7.5 hr flight should have been more comfortable. Luggage limits are unusually small. Will never fly Copa again and will tell friends and family to avoid this airline.

It was ok. However, the food was quite poor since I don't eat pasta.

Placed us in the last rear row of the plane so could not recline seats because of the rear wall, and also made it more of a tight space when the passenger in front reclined their seat. While understand seat assignments, every passenger should be afforded a reclining seat. The odor control scent from the restrooms was overwhelming strong. My wife and I could not deal with it, and she suffered a terrible headache as a result. I kept getting hit by the crew since I was on the ilse seat. No apologies, nothing. They made me feel like I was supposed to take the beating for a 3 hr flight.

There was no individual at the front check in when I arrived. I waited for at least 15 minutes and walked around asking security/janitors if they could help and they did not have a solution. So I had to take my checked bag through security and they threw away some of my items. I ended up making it to the gate only a few minutes before it closed due to my waiting for an agent at check in.

The flight was delayed twice and I could not speak with anyone at the airport about checking in. The phone number to Copa - the customer service agents were polite. They are just limited at helping because they are not at the airport

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

This is for UA2274 from Houston to Sacramento. The flight was delayed arriving due to mechanical issues so we left about 3 hours later than scheduled. When boarding the plane the temperature inside was excessive - likely close to 100. Pilot apologized and said it was going to improve at altitude, which it did. But before that I honestly thought there might have been more delays removing passengers made ill from the heat. We were delayed leaving due to another mechanical issue. There was not water on the plane due to a panel that was not secured. They did that quickly, but the combination of mechanical issues was rather disturbing and did not reflect well on United.

Staff members were not helpful they ignored all calls for an attendant.

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

online check in was not available so i had to get to airport extra early. The flight was delayed and my luggage was lost. I had an argument with the person behind me who wanted to keep her bag on the floor and not allow my seat to recline on a 9hr plus flight. So overall, lots and lots of areas for improvement.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

It was very difficult to stretch my knee out and I am very short. I also had a torn tendon in my knee which made it extra uncomfortable anyways. My husband is 6'2" and I can't imagine him flying in that plane.

The plane was broken so we had to change planes.

Food was terrible, all served at once, poor quality . Wine and bread offered only once.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

No entertainment yatem in flight at seat 51H. Would not shut down either leaving a self moving and openin and changing menus with changes in colors,images brightness levels sort of the type when you get sleep deprivation and image overload when being tortured during an interrogation. 8 hours worth of it. Unable to place backpack underneath seat on that chair. One female stewardess was excellent as she gave up her carryon's space for my backpack but the rest of the iberia crew were very sharp an chtting during the whole flight. The plane did not have hot water so nobody had coffee nor tea. The plane was not up to par to be flying.

I was late from Jacksonville, FL but the limited interaction I had with the Philly crew was great.

The delays and cancellations kept me stuck in Miami for an additional 24 hours, and the whole thing seemed extremely disorganized

The chicken adobo was a little too spicy but good otherwise. My personal opinion. Movie selection could be improved, too many horror movies. Could add a few more chick flicks! The flight was bumpy at times. We arrived a little early too! Flight attendants friendly.

The captain gave good announcements and the flight attendants were friendly. The WiFi was pretty good. The plane itself looked very old inside and the seats were very uncomfortable. The screens in the seat backs were the smallest I’ve ever seen. There were so many loud and obnoxious kids on this flight and the parents didn’t do much to try to quiet them down. Some had videos and games on tablets with higher than necessary volume going the whole time.

Spend hours delayed with no food, water anything sitting on the aieplane with no ability to eat or use the restroom. My entire experience was the absolute worst. I will never fly jet Blue again.

It would have been nice if they had offered more than one set of snacks

The flight departed more than 1 hour late. Leg room is bigger than most airlines

Flight was delayed several 3 hours - no reason was given and no communication what so ever.

No overhead baggage room even though I was seated in row 2. Consequently had to check in my carry on bag. Baggage carousel was jammed. Took 45 min to get my bag.

Cancelled flight with no specific instructions to get a boarding pass for another flight. The whole flight of people were in line for an hour because there was only 1 person to help at the desk. This was unusual for JetBlue.

Except for the 28 minute delay leaving and the earlier reschedule to a later takeoff time the flight was good.

Loved the leg room and tvs screens on the seats and free WiFi. Wish the price was lower and could save by rebooking

The flight was delayed for 4 hours. Once onboard the crew was wonderful.

I liked the check in procedure. The luggage charges and overweight cost can be better.

The flight was delayed be over 3 hours. I tried to get a refund for Vivian Kirby and my session kept being stopped. I was NEVER able to finish the prosses...after 2 hours of attempting.

Again, when I use Kayak I expect to pay the total amount and that´s it. Someone added an additional charge few days later after purchasing the tickets.

For the minimalist experience, it is really a great ride-- feels a little like public transport i guess

I didn’t mind being delayed due to weather, but continuing to post (and not update) that we would be delayed until after the flight was already supposed to have taken off was a bit much. In the future, please announce the delay even if the time is still unknown.

This gate agents are always so rude! I stopped flirting with spirit years ago for that reason I thought it would change by now. It’s so tacky they try to treat you like a school child i hate it

The flight and boarding process was smooth. Wifi was unavailable and I prepaid for it. Have requested a refund

Spirit is a very uncomfortable travel experience. It’s cheap but you are squeezed into the seats like canned meat.

Friendly employees, good seat, on time, Great flight. Pilot and attendants greeted passengers as we deplaned. However, I could not ever understand what the flight attendant was saying on the mic. It was too fast, and too loud.

The flight was delayed four and half hours for paperwork on a maintenance issue. Very frustrating.

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