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 39% 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?

JetBlue, United Airlines, and Southwest 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 9 operators available for flights from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica as of September 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.

$141 Cheap Flights from Tampa to Costa Rica in 2026/27

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6:51 pm - 1:18 pmTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

20h 27m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

3:35 pm - 11:12 pmLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

6h 37m1 stop Miami

$309American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Nov 13

6:51 pm - 1:18 pmTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

20h 27m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

3:35 pm - 11:39 amLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

19h 04m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$309American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Nov 13

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

$348Breeze Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

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

$348Breeze Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 7

6:34 pm - 2:17 pmTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

20h 43m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

3:35 pm - 11:12 amLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

18h 37m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$361GOL

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 17

11:40 am - 10:35 pmTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11h 55m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:40 pm - 8:07 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

6h 27m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$384JetBlue

Thu, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 13

7:50 am - 10:35 pmTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 45m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:40 pm - 8:07 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

6h 27m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$384JetBlue

Fri, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 13

7:00 am - 12:10 pmTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

7h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:40 am - 5:33 pmLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

7h 53m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$394United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

7:15 am - 1:10 pmTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

6h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:45 am - 9:17 pmLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

11h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$402United Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 17

6:47 pm - 12:33 pmTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

18h 46m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

3:35 pm - 11:17 amLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

18h 42m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$410GOL

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

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

5h 13m1 stop Miami

2:47 pm - 11:59 pmLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

7h 12m1 stop Miami

$304American Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

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

$309American Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

7:00 am - 12:10 pmTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

7h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:20 pm - 10:39 amLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

19h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$322United Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 29

6:12 pm - 1:18 pmTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

21h 06m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

3:35 pm - 11:12 amLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

18h 37m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$366GOL

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Dec 23

7:00 am - 12:10 pmTPA Tampa-LIR Liberia

7h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:30 pm - 10:33 amLIR Liberia-TPA Tampa

17h 03m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$458United Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Dec 23

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

8h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

16h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$484Delta

Sun, Sep 27 - Fri, Dec 25

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

19h 05m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

1:40 am - 2:20 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

10h 40m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$535Avianca

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 11

3:45 pm - 11:55 pmTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 10m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

9:25 am - 2:20 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

26h 55m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$539Avianca

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 13

5:44 am - 8:07 pmTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 23m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

2:57 pm - 12:52 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TPA Tampa

19h 55m2 stops Miami Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$557GOL

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

1:40 pm - 7:10 amTPA Tampa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 30m2 stops San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

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

3h 10mnonstop

$559Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 10

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Breeze Airways flights from Tampa to Costa Rica

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Breeze Airways

Oct 31

TPA6:40 amTampa

3h 15m

SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 7

SJO9:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 10m

TPA2:05 pmTampa

$348

Breeze Airways

Oct 31

TPA6:40 amTampa

3h 15m

SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 7

SJO9:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 10m

TPA2:05 pmTampa

$353

Breeze Airways

Oct 31

TPA6:40 amTampa

3h 15m

SJO7:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 14

SJO9:55 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

3h 10m

TPA2:05 pmTampa

$358

Southwest flights from Tampa to Costa Rica

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Southwest

Nov 5

TPA5:25 amTampa

7h 55m

1 stop

SJO12:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 12

SJO2:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 20m

1 stop

TPA11:30 pmTampa

$426

Southwest

Oct 30

TPA12:55 pmTampa

8h 45m

1 stop

SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

Nov 5

SJO2:10 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 20m

1 stop

TPA11:30 pmTampa

$453

Southwest

Sep 26

TPA4:25 pmTampa

22h 50m

2 stops

LIR1:15 pmLiberia

Dec 23

LIR2:50 pmLiberia

17h 05m

2 stops

TPA8:55 amTampa

$879

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TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Sat 10/17

6:51 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops20h 27m

Liberia

Fri 11/13

3:35 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$309

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Sat 10/17

6:51 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops20h 27m

Liberia

Fri 11/13

3:35 pm-11:39 am

2 stops19h 04m

$309

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TPA Tampa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

TPASJO

Tampa

Sat 10/31

6:40 am-7:55 am

Nonstop3h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/7

9:55 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$348

TampaSan José

TPA Tampa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

TPASJO

Tampa

Wed 10/28

6:40 am-7:55 am

Nonstop3h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 11/7

9:55 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$348

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Tue 12/8

6:34 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops20h 43m

Liberia

Thu 12/17

3:35 pm-11:12 am

2 stops18h 37m

$361

TampaSan José

TPA Tampa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

TPASJO

Tampa

Thu 1/7

11:40 am-10:35 pm

1 stop11h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/13

12:40 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$384

TampaSan José

TPA Tampa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

TPASJO

Tampa

Fri 1/8

7:50 am-10:35 pm

1 stop15h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/13

12:40 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$384

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Tue 10/20

7:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Liberia

Mon 10/26

7:40 am-5:33 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$394

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Thu 1/7

7:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Liberia

Sun 1/17

8:45 am-9:17 pm

1 stop11h 32m

$402

TampaLiberia

TPA Tampa - LIR Liberia

TPALIR

Tampa

Sat 12/5

6:47 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops18h 46m

Liberia

Sat 12/12

3:35 pm-11:17 am

2 stops18h 42m

$410

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $371, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Costa Rica in April, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Tampa to Costa Rica during May average around $373.

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 $460. 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 $499. 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 $413 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 $363 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes 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	$141
Fastest flight time	3h 15m
Direct flights	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 $141. 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 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 9 operators available for flights from Tampa Airport to Costa Rica as of September 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 89.39% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 3.03%, Airbus A320neo at 3.03%, and Airbus A320-100/200 at 3.03%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $126	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,599 reviews	Search Delta flights
Copa Airlines	PriceFrom $238	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,542 reviews	Search Copa Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $245	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,234 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $249	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,044 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Breeze Airways	PriceFrom $269	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 325 reviews	Search Breeze Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $285	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,085 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Avianca	PriceFrom $287	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,553 reviews	Search Avianca flights
GOL	PriceFrom $315	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,311 reviews	Search GOL flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $433	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,199 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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