TPA - SJO

$118 Find Cheap Flights from Tampa to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$241
Overall average: $375
Spirit Airlines
Fri 1/23Sun 1/25
TPA - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$118
Typical prices: $150-$267
United Airlines
Tue 1/20
TPA - SJO • 1 stop
When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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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

Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:47 pm - 12:22 pm
TPA
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SJO
15h 35m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:49 pm
SJO
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TPA
6h 19m1 stop
$241Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:38 am - 12:22 pm
TPA
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SJO
4h 44m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:49 pm
SJO
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TPA
6h 19m1 stop
$242Spirit Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 9
Copa Airlines Logo
4:51 am - 4:46 pm
TPA
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SJO
12h 55m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 11:05 pm
SJO
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TPA
10h 57m1 stop
$244Copa Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 20
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:47 pm - 12:22 pm
TPA
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SJO
15h 35m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 7:35 am
SJO
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TPA
17h 04m1 stop
$245Spirit Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 2
Copa Airlines Logo
4:51 am - 5:01 pm
TPA
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SJO
13h 10m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 12:36 pm
SJO
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TPA
5h 46m1 stop
$249Copa Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
Copa Airlines Logo
5:24 am - 9:05 am
TPA
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SJO
5h 41m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:46 am - 11:05 pm
SJO
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TPA
15h 19m1 stop
$250Copa Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 23
American Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 11:43 pm
TPA
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SJO
15h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 8:18 am
SJO
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TPA
15h 16m1 stop
$251American Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:38 am - 12:22 pm
TPA
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SJO
4h 44m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:49 pm
SJO
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TPA
6h 19m1 stop
$252Spirit Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 14
Copa Airlines Logo
4:51 am - 4:46 pm
TPA
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SJO
12h 55m2 stops
Copa Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 12:36 pm
SJO
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TPA
5h 46m1 stop
$254Copa Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 12:22 pm
TPA
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SJO
15h 27m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 9:00 pm
SJO
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TPA
6h 29m1 stop
$255Spirit Airlines
Booking Insights

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 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 $315 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $545 and $439 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$118
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
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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 $118 for a one-way ticket and $242 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?

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

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

    Panama City 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, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to San José are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $439 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $351 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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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7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1564 reviews
6.8Food
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.8Entertainment
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There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
LAS - PTY
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There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

The flight was good overall. Everything went smoothly, although the landing was a bit rough. Still, it was a pleasant experience

I always enjoy flying Copa. There are very few airlines where I can enjoy a comfortable sleep in-flight. The snacks weren't the best, but they sufficed. The in-flight entertainment was fantastic, and I crossed another movie off my watch list.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

As always, Copa Airlines is great to fly on. The flights are always on time, the staff are pleasant and helpful and it's always a wonderful flying experience.

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

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

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

Very turbulent trip made it pretty bearable, plus the lack of refreshments served and the lack of any air conditioning before takeoff which took an hour or more.

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Boarding was organized and timely. Food was mediocre, especially for first class travel.

We were 4+ hours delayed. AA is absolutely obnoxious. They just kept pushing back the time to the point where we did not get into Vegas until after midnight when we were supposed to arrive like 845pm.

My last flight on 25 Dec, it’s Christmas Day, everyone happy and very good mood. I really enjoy traveling with Americans Airlines from Miami to Minneapolis my home town after long flight from lhe to Doha then Miami. Thank you again to make my travels comfortable and relaxed. Best regards

I don’t know who decides what food to serve on these flights but I would be so embarrassed if I served this to anyone and call it food…

For whatever reason, the flight was not catered -we were told it would be a 45 minute delay waiting for catering - so no food. There were opened candy and peanuts in the seatback pocket. Flight landed early in DFW but due to the assigned gate not being available, we sat on the ground for 30 minutes waiting for the gate to open - making the flight actually arrive at the gate late.

Experience was good, however I had a delay due to weather happening and had to re purchase a seat on a new plane for a higher price (could be my own issue and misunderstanding) but other than that situation. First time flyer (by myself) was terrific!! The last from ORD to ALO didn't have wifi, but it was only 45 minutes so I'm sure that was part of the reason. Overall my experience was great! Next time I will remember to buy tickets with longer layovers. The delays really saved my overall anxiety. :)

Flight was delayed 17 hours due to aircraft issues. American did provide hotel, transportation and meals, 3 hours past boarding time, but it took us another hour to get the vouchers.

I appreciated that it was on time, safe and professional. I didn’t like that I wasn’t in a place where I had a window at my window seat. It would have been nice to know that in advance. If it was mentioned in the ticketing, I didn’t notice it.

I like that the crew kept us informed but we moved back and forth from gate to gate before the aircraft arrived.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

1) No pilot available for 1 hour 2) no room for most passengers careyon in overhead—-> stowed below 3) when we landed we had to wait 45 min. Before docking at gate as gate was not ready

Good. No issues except a slight delay. Crew came in late.

The flight was two hours late due to a computer fault and resulting maintenance. Nothing was offered as compensation beyond bottles of water during the time we were deplaned and waiting in the terminal.

There was a fowl odour coming from the lavatory the entire flight

very difficult boarding process - aggressive passengers not the friendliest crew

WiFi was not eorkig (again) And the plane was from 1990 with the screens which were.not touch and most didn’t even work and if lucky could tune in tv

It was great. I had never flown on JetBlue before, but would be very happy to fly with them in the future.

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

spirit delayed my first flight 9 hours and then cancelled my flight back home. Very disappointed with their service.

Flight was delayed from 10:09pm back to 12:41am and actually took off closer to 1am as they were waiting for an additional flight attendant. Plane was new and crew was fine once we got moving but the delay was rough. Also Spirit (have flown this twice) lands at the satellite gates at BNA and there is a ground shuttle to get you back to the main terminal that adds outdoor elements, extra walking and about 20 min total to the arrival timing. BNA may eventually connect this concourse in a better way as they grow but it’s notable.

They canceled the flight at the last minute! No customer service. Unable to get another flight for 3 days!! Spirit was NO help at all!!

Boarding process was slightly delayed but took an extra long time which caused a 30 minutes delay.

They cancelled our flight (and others across the country) because crews called out sick. It was a miserable experience.

Sprit being a value airlines providing flights for less prices, does its basic job. Flight was on time and ride was comfortable. Its did take off and landed on time. Luggage took sometime to arrive at carousal but that could be Newark airport issue.

It ran smoothly even though we were in a high season.

Worst every experience travelling with Family. So much delayed while going and returning both. All airlines were time except this. not sure Spirit operational issues. No recommend Spirit. It may spoil your entire trip. Rather spent extra $ and book better airlines.

The counter people was very disrespectful screaming and not helpful to find another flight soon. Having to cancel the flight

Canceled flight without any explanation at last moment. No replacement options. Not a weather related event. Completely messed up our holiday plans.

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