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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Tampa are Spirit Airlines ($144), American Airlines ($174), and Copa Airlines ($175).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Costa Rica to Tampa?

American Airlines, JetBlue and Copa Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Costa Rica to Tampa.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa?

Users have found that booking a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa at least 52 days early can save you up to 41% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 52 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Costa Rica to Tampa for as little as $311 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $369 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Costa Rica to Tampa?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Tampa. Flights to Tampa from Costa Rica in February are about $367 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $230.

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

For a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa, you will be flying into Tampa. Tampa (TPA) is just 4.9 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

Thu 5/812:28 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop5h 49mSpirit Airlines

Sun 6/15:20 amTPA - SJO

1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$236

Fri 4/256:05 amSJO - TPA

1 stop15h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/276:21 amTPA - SJO

1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$300

Fri 7/255:52 amSJO - TPA

1 stop8h 20mCopa Airlines

Sun 7/275:57 pmTPA - SJO

1 stop5h 56mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$309

Fri 4/255:52 amSJO - TPA

1 stop5h 43mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/105:20 amTPA - SJO

1 stop8h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$320

Sun 5/41:40 amSJO - TPA

1 stop8h 35mAvianca

Sun 6/12:15 pmTPA - SJO

1 stop21h 05mAvianca

Deal found 4/23

$342

Wed 4/307:55 amSJO - TPA

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/47:00 amTPA - SJO

1 stop14h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$350

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Thu 5/812:28 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop5h 49mSpirit Airlines

Sun 6/15:20 amTPA - SJO

1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$236

Fri 5/26:05 amSJO - TPA

2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines

Thu 5/297:23 amTPA - SJO

1 stop13h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$304

Fri 7/44:10 amSJO - TPA

1 stop10h 02mCopa Airlines

Fri 7/185:57 pmTPA - SJO

1 stop16h 23mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$311

Sun 5/41:40 amSJO - TPA

1 stop8h 35mAvianca

Sun 6/12:15 pmTPA - SJO

1 stop21h 05mAvianca

Deal found 4/23

$342

Thu 5/812:28 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop5h 49mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/17:00 amTPA - SJO

2 stops16h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$346

Wed 4/307:55 amSJO - TPA

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/47:00 amTPA - SJO

1 stop14h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$350

Sun 7/612:35 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop8h 50mSouthwest

Tue 7/1510:20 amTPA - SJO

2 stops11h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/23

$603

Fri 5/161:06 amSJO - TPA

2 stops26h 34mAlaska Airlines

Sun 5/256:43 pmTPA - SJO

2 stops31h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$823

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Fri 4/256:05 amSJO - TPA

1 stop15h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/276:21 amTPA - SJO

1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$300

Fri 4/255:52 amSJO - TPA

1 stop5h 43mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/105:20 amTPA - SJO

1 stop8h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$320

Tue 4/291:12 amSJO - TPA

2 stops26h 51mAlaska Airlines

Sun 5/47:23 amTPA - SJO

2 stops18h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$1,131

Wed 4/307:55 amSJO - TPA

1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/47:00 amTPA - SJO

1 stop14h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$350

Thu 5/17:55 pmSJO - TPA

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/65:00 amTPA - SJO

1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines

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$438

Fri 5/212:23 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines

Thu 5/295:20 amTPA - SJO

1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines

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$262

Fri 5/26:05 amSJO - TPA

2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines

Thu 5/297:23 amTPA - SJO

1 stop13h 12mAmerican Airlines

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$304

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Wed 5/72:15 pmTPA - SJO

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$702

Sun 5/41:40 amSJO - TPA

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$342

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$236

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Thu 5/2212:28 pmSJO - TPA

1 stop5h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$144

Sat 4/266:05 amSJO - TPA

1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$174

Sun 5/115:52 amSJO - TPA

1 stop5h 34mCopa Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$175

Sun 5/111:40 amSJO - TPA

1 stop8h 35mAvianca

Deal found 4/23

$191

Sun 5/116:07 pmSJO - TPA

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

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$223

Fri 6/61:25 pmLIR - TPA

1 stop7h 55mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$250

Fri 6/612:35 pmLIR - TPA

2 stops17h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$264

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3 stops22h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$327

Sun 5/111:12 amSJO - TPA

2 stops26h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/23

$385

Sun 4/273:25 pmLIR - TPA

1 stop17h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$395

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Thu 5/8

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Sun 6/1

5:20 am-11:33 am

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5:52 am-4:12 pm

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5:57 pm-8:20 am

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6:03 am-7:52 pm

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6:25 am-12:50 pm

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1:40 am-12:15 pm

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2:15 pm-9:20 am

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$342

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SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

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Thu 5/8

12:28 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Tampa

Sun 6/1

7:00 am-9:53 pm

2 stops16h 53m

$346

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/23

1:30 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop26h 57m

Tampa

Tue 5/27

7:24 am-10:39 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$436

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/6

12:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Tampa

Tue 7/15

10:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$603

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/3

12:23 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$143

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/11

5:52 am-1:26 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$175

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

6:03 am-5:59 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$177

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Costa Rica to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 CR to TPA?

When flying from Costa Rica to Tampa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Tampa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Costa Rica to Tampa have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,918 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,918 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,918 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,286 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,918 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,920 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,918 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,411 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,918 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,685 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,918 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from Costa Rica?
For a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa, you will be flying into Tampa. Tampa (TPA) is just 4.9 mi from the center of the city.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Tampa one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Costa Rica to Tampa are Spirit Airlines ($144), American Airlines ($174), and Copa Airlines ($175).
Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Tampa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Tampa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Tampa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Tampa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Tampa 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 Costa Rica to Tampa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Costa Rica to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$194	Average$321	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$266	Average$400	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
American Airlines	Cheapest$283	Average$565	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$294	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
JetBlue	Cheapest$395	Average$589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%

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