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$91+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SJO
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Costa Rica

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$91
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$492
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/13:00 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/212:55 amSJO - TPA
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$287
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/155:30 amTPA - SJO
1 stop7h 48mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/191:41 pmSJO - TPA
2 stops31h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/23:19 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop24h 35mCopa Airlines
Mon 5/55:52 amSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 34mCopa Airlines
Deal found 3/6$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/167:30 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Tue 5/201:24 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/5$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:50 pmTPA - SJO
2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/82:20 pmSJO - TPA
2 stops18h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/811:37 amTPA - SJO
1 stop10h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/107:45 amSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$341
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/42:15 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop21h 05mAvianca
Sat 5/101:40 amSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Deal found 3/6$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/127:18 amTPA - LIR
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/191:40 pmLIR - TPA
1 stop17h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$445
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/189:00 amTPA - LIR
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Tue 4/81:06 pmLIR - TPA
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/6$452
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/266:20 amTPA - LIR
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Wed 4/92:05 pmLIR - TPA
2 stops16h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$539
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/179:30 amTPA - LIR
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/213:25 pmLIR - TPA
1 stop17h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$549
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/175:00 amTPA - LIR
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/216:40 pmLIR - TPA
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$586

Find flights from Tampa to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

Fly from

Tampa

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 5/1

3:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/2

12:55 am-6:15 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$287

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 5/15

5:30 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/19

1:41 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$288

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 5/2

3:19 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop24h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

5:52 am-1:26 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$291

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 5/16

7:30 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/20

1:24 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 01m

$305

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Wed 9/3

5:50 pm-9:25 am

2 stops17h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/8

2:20 pm-10:49 am

2 stops18h 29m

$327

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 5/4

2:15 pm-9:20 am

1 stop21h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

1:55 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$368

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Mon 4/21

6:30 am-11:34 am

1 stop7h 04m

Liberia

Thu 4/24

2:05 pm-10:44 am

1 stop18h 39m

$445

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Tue 3/18

9:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Liberia

Tue 4/8

1:06 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$452

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Wed 3/26

6:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Liberia

Wed 4/9

2:05 pm-8:30 am

2 stops16h 25m

$539

TampaLiberia

TPA - LIR

TPALIR

Tampa

Thu 4/17

9:30 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Liberia

Mon 4/21

3:25 pm-10:36 am

1 stop17h 11m

$549

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Tampa to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Tampa to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Tampa to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TPA to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Tampa to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Tampa to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,448 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to Costa Rica?

    Most people fly from Tampa (TPA) if they book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica. Tampa is conveniently located just 4.9 mi from Tampa’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $91. Copa Airlines flights start at $122 while deals on American Airlines start at $136 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Tampa to Costa Rica in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Tampa to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$202Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$304Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$355Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$454Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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