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$143+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Tampa (TPA)

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — TPA
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Tampa are usually found in April or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
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One-way from

$143
(Copa Airlines)

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Average price

$355
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Cheapest flights from San José to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/91:57 amSJO - TPA
1 stop6h 31mSpirit Airlines
Thu 2/276:00 amTPA - SJO
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$264
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/114:09 amSJO - TPA
1 stop7h 36mCopa Airlines
Tue 3/183:32 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop5h 35mCopa Airlines
Deal found 1/29$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 3/36:06 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop17h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/115:18 amTPA - SJO
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 2/153:10 pmSJO - TPA
1 stop17h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/228:00 amTPA - SJO
1 stop14h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/47:00 amSJO - TPA
1 stop11h 17mDelta
Thu 2/61:35 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop9h 37mDelta
Deal found 1/29$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 3/255:30 amSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/307:14 amTPA - SJO
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$314
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 5/151:40 amSJO - TPA
1 stop8h 35mAvianca
Sun 5/182:15 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop21h 05mAvianca
Deal found 1/29$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 5/158:45 amSJO - TPA
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
Sun 5/1812:35 pmTPA - SJO
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$488

Find flights from San José to Tampa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Tampa 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 30, 2025.

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San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/9

1:57 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 31m

Tampa

Thu 2/27

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$264

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

4:09 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Tampa

Tue 3/18

3:32 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$269

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/3

6:06 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop17h 39m

Tampa

Tue 3/11

5:18 am-11:21 am

1 stop8h 03m

$285

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/15

3:10 pm-9:51 am

1 stop17h 41m

Tampa

Sat 2/22

8:00 am-9:17 pm

1 stop14h 17m

$288

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/25

5:30 am-4:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Tampa

Sun 3/30

7:14 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$314

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/19

7:00 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Tampa

Wed 2/26

1:46 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$323

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

1:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Tampa

Sun 5/18

2:15 pm-9:20 am

1 stop21h 05m

$354

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

8:45 am-10:40 pm

2 stops11h 55m

Tampa

Sun 5/18

12:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$488

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

5:51 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$143

San JoséTampa

SJO - TPA

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/12

12:50 am-9:10 am

1 stop6h 20m

$158

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Tampa in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San José, San José Province-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Tampa 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 San José, San José Province-Tampa 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 San José to Tampa

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to Tampa. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San José, San José Province to Tampa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from San José, San José Province 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 SJO to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San José, San José Province to Tampa in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San José to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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
7.6
Good
1,617 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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
8,913 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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 San José to Tampa. 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 San José, San José Province to Tampa round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($264), Copa Airlines ($269), and American Airlines ($288) offers the cheapest pricing from San José, San José Province to Tampa. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Copa Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $143. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San José, San José Province to Tampa for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from San José, San José Province 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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Top 6 airlines flying from San José to Tampa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San José to Tampa. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$207Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$266Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$301Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$395Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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