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$91+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to San José (SJO)

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TPA — SJO
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Tampa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

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 San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to San José. 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

Find flights from Tampa to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to San José 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.

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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

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Tue 4/29

4:12 pm-11:18 am

2 stops21h 06m

$91

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 5/17

3:19 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$122

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 4/5

12:34 pm-11:21 am

2 stops24h 47m

$123

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Tue 3/18

11:49 am-8:03 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$136

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tampa to San José in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-San José, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tampa-San José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Tampa to San José

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Tampa to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to San José. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tampa to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Tampa to San José, San José Province 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to San José. 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Tampa to San José, San José Province in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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 San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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 San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Tampa to San José, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Copa Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,986 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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 San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Copa Airlines, at $287, was found to be the cheapest airline from Tampa to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. Copa Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to San José, San José Province one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $91. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Tampa to San José, San José Province for a low price.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Tampa to San José, San José Province?

    Tampa to San José, San José Province flights have a layover in Miami most often. Panama City sees the next most layovers on Tampa to San José, San José Province flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Miami?

    Miami travelers tend to visit Wynwood Art District, Bayside Marketplace, and Bayfront Park more than anywhere else. Wynwood Art District, Bayside Marketplace, and Bayfront Park are located about 5.5 mi, 6.4 mi, and 6.4 mi, respectively from Miami. Travelers can rent a car at Miami for an average daily rate of $24 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Panama City?

    Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park are the most popular attractions in Panama City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, and Soberania National Park are located about 14.7 mi, 15.1 mi, and 18.4 mi, respectively from Panama City Tocumen Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Panama City can rent one for about $14 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Tampa to San José, San José Province flights?

    Tampa to San José, San José Province flights have a layover in Fort Lauderdale least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to San José 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 San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Tampa to San José, San José Province 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 San José

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to San José. 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$205Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$304Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$330Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$355Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$454Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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