What airlines fly to Costa Rica?

Volaris Costa Rica, JetBlue and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from Tampa according to our data. Volaris Costa Rica is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Tampa to Costa Rica?

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Tampa to Costa Rica

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica?

There are 8 operators available for flights from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Costa Rica may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:40 am - 7:55 amTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 15mnonstop

9:55 am - 2:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

3h 10mnonstop

$272Breeze Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Nov 4

6:40 am - 7:55 amTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 15mnonstop

8:55 am - 2:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

3h 10mnonstop

$280Breeze Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 21

10:05 am - 1:18 pmTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

5h 13m1 stop Miami

2:47 pm - 9:24 amLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

16h 37m1 stop Miami

$314American Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 23

10:05 am - 1:18 pmTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

5h 13m1 stop Miami

2:47 pm - 11:04 amLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

18h 17m2 stops Miami Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$314American Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 23

2:55 pm - 8:50 amTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 55m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

1:45 am - 1:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

10h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$364Avianca

Thu, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 14

2:55 pm - 12:15 amTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 20m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

1:45 am - 1:25 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

10h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$364Avianca

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

8:51 pm - 11:55 pmTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 04m2 stops San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Bogotá El Dorado

8:55 am - 2:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

3h 10mnonstop

$370Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7

5:15 am - 12:00 pmTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

8h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:00 pm - 8:54 amLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

16h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$371Delta

Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Oct 10

8:30 am - 11:56 amTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5h 26m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

8:55 am - 2:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

3h 10mnonstop

$375Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7

5:15 am - 11:35 amTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

8h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:25 pm - 9:15 amLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

16h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$429Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 14

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3:45 pm - 8:50 amTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

1:50 am - 2:20 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

10h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$364Avianca

Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1

3:45 pm - 8:50 amTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

1:50 am - 2:20 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

10h 30m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$364Avianca

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31

3:27 pm - 7:10 amTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 43m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

6:17 pm - 11:05 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

26h 48m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$433Copa Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Sep 14

7:00 am - 1:52 pmTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:56 pm - 10:32 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

17h 36m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$452American Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 2

3:27 pm - 10:58 amTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 31m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

5:55 pm - 1:35 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

17h 40m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$453Copa Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

7:00 am - 1:52 pmTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:57 pm - 12:14 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

19h 17m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$495American Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Sep 14

1:52 pm - 7:52 pmTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 00m1 stop Miami

7:00 am - 10:32 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

25h 32m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$507GOL

Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1

8:30 am - 6:40 pmTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Houston Hobby

9:00 am - 10:50 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

11h 50m2 stops Orlando Nashville Intl

$586Southwest

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Sep 14

8:30 am - 6:40 pmTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Houston Hobby

9:00 am - 9:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

22h 25m2 stops Orlando Baltimore/Washington

$597Southwest

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Sep 14

9:30 am - 7:52 pmTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 22m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

1:03 pm - 11:09 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

20h 06m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

$613GOL

Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 29

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Breeze Airways

Oct 24

TPA6:40 amTampa

3h 15m

SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 4

SJO9:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 10m

TPA2:05 pmTampa

$272

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Oct 7

TPA6:40 amTampa

3h 15m

SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Oct 21

SJO8:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 10m

TPA2:05 pmTampa

$280

Breeze Airways

Oct 3

TPA6:40 amTampa

3h 15m

SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Oct 7

SJO8:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 10m

TPA2:05 pmTampa

$290

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Avianca

Nov 3

TPA2:55 pmTampa

10h 20m

1 stop

SJO12:15 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 17

SJO4:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

TPA1:25 pmTampa

$364

Avianca

Sep 1

TPA3:45 pmTampa

25h 40m

1 stop

SJO3:25 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sep 8

SJO4:00 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 20m

1 stop

TPA2:20 pmTampa

$379

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Jan 19

TPA2:55 pmTampa

25h 25m

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SJO3:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Jan 26

SJO9:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 40m

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TPA1:25 pmTampa

$387

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Sat 10/24

6:40 am-7:55 am

Nonstop3h 15m

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Wed 11/4

9:55 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

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TPA Tampa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

TPASJO

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Wed 10/7

6:40 am-7:55 am

Nonstop3h 15m

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Wed 10/21

8:55 am-2:05 pm

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Mon 9/14

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$314

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TPA Tampa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

TPASJO

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Thu 2/11

2:55 pm-8:50 am

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Sun 2/14

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1 stop10h 40m

$364

TampaSan José

TPA Tampa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 11/12

2:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop10h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/17

1:45 am-1:25 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$364

TampaSan José

TPA Tampa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 10/2

8:51 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops29h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/7

8:55 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$370

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Mon 9/14

5:15 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Liberia

Sat 10/10

2:00 pm-8:54 am

1 stop16h 54m

$371

TampaSan José

TPA Tampa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 10/3

8:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/7

8:55 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$375

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Tue 10/20

5:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 20m

Liberia

Sat 11/14

3:25 pm-9:15 am

1 stop16h 50m

$429

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Tampa is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $336, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in September, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Tampa to Costa Rica during February average around $356.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from Tampa. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $449. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $477. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest Tampa to Costa Rica flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Tampa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $394 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Tampa for as low as $349 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Tampa to Costa Rica flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Tampa to Costa Rica flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Tampa to Costa Rica flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Tampa to Costa Rica.

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Best Price Found	$219
Fastest flight time	3h 15m
Direct flights	Wed, Thu and Sun
Airports in Costa Rica	40 airports

The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Tampa in the past 72 hours is $219. The best round-trip flight deal from Tampa to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $309.

The fastest flight from Tampa to Costa Rica takes 3h 15m

Direct flights go from Tampa to Costa Rica on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Breeze Airways.

There are 40 airports in Costa Rica. From Tampa there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Tampa to Costa Rica

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica?
There are 8 operators available for flights from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Costa Rica may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Tampa to Costa Rica?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Tampa to Costa Rica is Airbus A220-300, representing 86.67% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 3.33%, Airbus A320neo at 3.33%, and Airbus A321neo at 3.33%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $126	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,504 reviews	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $237	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,555 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $245	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,105 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $249	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,032 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Breeze Airways	PriceFrom $269	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 309 reviews	Search Breeze Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $285	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,948 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $287	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,540 reviews	Search Avianca flights
GOL	PriceFrom $315	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,274 reviews	Search GOL flights

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