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$128+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to San José (SJO)

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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — SJO
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Thu 1/9
Thu 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Tampa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$153
(Kiwi.com)

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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 January 4, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/186:00 amTPA - SJO
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/211:25 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/4$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sat 3/16:00 amTPA - SJO
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/45:21 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$264
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/12:32 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop5h 36mCopa Airlines
Wed 2/55:51 amSJO - TPA
1 stop5h 54mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/4$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sun 3/305:20 amTPA - SJO
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Fri 4/41:55 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/3$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/1811:40 amTPA - SJO
1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/256:30 amSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$407
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Fri 8/292:15 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop12h 05mAvianca
Sat 9/62:04 amSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 11mAvianca
Deal found 1/4$477
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/287:00 amTPA - SJO
1 stop6h 05mJetBlue
Tue 4/812:01 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 1/4$491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Mon 3/317:02 amTPA - SJO
1 stop13h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/72:20 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop16h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$500

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 January 4, 2025.

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TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 2/7

7:35 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/10

1:57 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 31m

$256

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 3/1

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

5:21 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop18h 24m

$264

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 2/7

2:32 pm-7:21 am

2 stops17h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/9

5:51 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$296

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 3/30

5:20 am-11:30 am

1 stop8h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/4

1:55 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$406

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 1/18

11:40 am-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/24

6:30 am-6:05 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$423

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Mon 3/31

3:12 pm-10:00 am

1 stop20h 48m

$128

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 2/15

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$130

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 2/15

11:58 am-10:17 am

2 stops47h 19m

$160

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 1/18

9:35 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$190

TampaSan José

TPA - SJO

TPASJO

Tampa

Sun 4/20

7:45 am-7:40 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$282

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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 January.
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*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 January 3, 2025.

Booking 19 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 January 4, 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 January 4, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Tampa to San José, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Copa Airlines and United 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
4,679 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,664 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,963 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,088 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,679 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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?

    Spirit Airlines, at $256, was found to be the cheapest airline from Tampa to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Copa Airlines and Southwest. Spirit Airlines is 44% 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 $153. However, be on the lookout for offers from Copa Airlines and Southwest, 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. Fort Lauderdale 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 Bayfront Park, Wynwood Art District, and Bayside Marketplace more than anywhere else. Bayfront Park, Wynwood Art District, and Bayside Marketplace are located about 6.4 mi, 5.5 mi, and 6.4 mi, respectively from Miami. Travelers can rent a car at Miami for an average daily rate of $34 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Fort Lauderdale?

    Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park are the most popular attractions in Fort Lauderdale if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Las Olas Beach, Port Everglades, and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park are located about 4.1 mi, 2.1 mi, and 4.2 mi, respectively from Fort Lauderdale. Travelers in need of a car in Fort Lauderdale can rent one for about $31 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 Panama City 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 January 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$203Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$285Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$329Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$356Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$454Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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