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Cheap Flight Deals from Tampa to San José (TPA-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to San José

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Tampa to San José.
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5:45 am - 11:21 amTPA-SJO
7h 36m1 stop
12:26 pm - 9:01 pmSJO-TPA
6h 35m1 stop
$232Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 19 - Wed, Mar 26
5:30 am - 11:18 amTPA-SJO
7h 48m1 stop
12:23 pm - 11:06 pmSJO-TPA
8h 43m1 stop
$249Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Tue, May 20
5:01 am - 11:50 pmTPA-SJO
20h 49m2 stops
12:50 am - 10:15 amSJO-TPA
7h 25m1 stop
Wed, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 25
11:20 pm - 11:18 amTPA-SJO
13h 58m1 stop
12:23 pm - 11:06 pmSJO-TPA
8h 43m1 stop
$259Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Apr 28 - Tue, May 13
5:45 am - 11:21 amTPA-SJO
7h 36m1 stop
12:50 am - 9:01 pmSJO-TPA
18h 11m1 stop
$260Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 25
5:01 am - 11:50 pmTPA-SJO
20h 49m2 stops
12:26 pm - 9:01 pmSJO-TPA
6h 35m1 stop
Wed, Mar 19 - Wed, Mar 26
3:19 pm - 6:59 pmTPA-SJO
5h 40m1 stop
5:52 am - 1:26 pmSJO-TPA
5h 34m1 stop
$316Copa Airlines
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Sun, May 25 - Tue, May 27
3:32 pm - 7:07 pmTPA-SJO
5h 35m1 stop
4:10 am - 1:35 pmSJO-TPA
7h 25m1 stop
$326Copa Airlines
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Fri, Mar 28 - Mon, Apr 7
8:53 am - 7:27 pmTPA-SJO
11h 34m1 stop
3:10 pm - 9:52 amSJO-TPA
17h 42m1 stop
$336American Airlines
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Sun, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 5
2:15 pm - 11:30 pmTPA-SJO
11h 15m1 stop
3:00 pm - 12:15 pmSJO-TPA
19h 15m1 stop
$464Avianca
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Mon, Apr 14 - Sun, Apr 20

Flights from Tampa to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to San José?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Tampa to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San José on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Tampa to San José. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Tampa to San José is September, where tickets cost $377 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $646 and $519 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Tampa to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low season

September

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Tampa to San José

When to book flights from Tampa to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to San José

  • Which kid-friendly services does Copa Airlines offer on flights from Tampa to San José?

    Copa Airlines offers a range of kid-friendly services on flights from Tampa to San José. Examples include in-flight entertainment with movies, TV shows, and games suitable for children, special meals catering to young passengers, and activity kits to keep them engaged during the journey. These amenities aim to provide a pleasant and enjoyable flying experience for kids.

  • What documents do US citizens need when flying from Tampa to San José?

    US citizens flying from Tampa to San José, Costa Rica, require a valid passport with at least six months of validity. A tourist visa is not required for stays up to 90 days. Proof of onward or return travel may be necessary.

  • Which are the common layovers for American Airlines on flights from Tampa to San José?

    Common layovers for American Airlines flights from Tampa to San José may include cities such as Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, Charlotte, and Philadelphia. Please note that specific layovers may vary depending on the flight schedule and availability.

  • How can I reach the city center from the arrival airport after my flight from Tampa to San José?

    After arriving at San José Airport from Tampa, you can reach the city center using public transportation. Some examples include taking the local bus service, such as VTA (Valley Transportation Authority), which operates routes connecting the airport to downtown. Alternatively, you can use the light rail service, like VTA Light Rail, which offers convenient access to the city center.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to San José was $79 for a one-way ticket and $232 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tampa and San José?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Tampa and on arrival in San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tampa to San José?

    Tampa and San José are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Tampa from Tampa and will be arriving at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to San José?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Tampa and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San José from Tampa?

    Miami is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Tampa to San José.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tampa to San José, Copa Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to San José are Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $452 and an overall rating of 7.6, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $531 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tampa to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tampa to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Tampa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tampa to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tampa to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Tampa to San José

  • Delta flights from Tampa (TPA) to San José (SJO) offer a range of in-flight entertainment amenities. Passengers can enjoy movies, TV shows, and music on seatback screens or personal devices through Delta Studio. Additionally, Wi-Fi connectivity allows passengers to access the internet, browse social media, or stay connected with friends and family.
  • Passengers can rent a car after flights from Tampa to San José. Several rental companies are available, including Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, and National. These companies offer a variety of vehicles to choose from and have convenient locations at the San José airport. Simply book in advance or visit their counters upon arrival for a smooth rental process.
  • Delta continues to support sustainable travel on flights from Tampa to San José by implementing eco-friendly practices such as using biofuel blends, optimizing flight routes to reduce emissions, and investing in fuel-efficient aircraft. They also encourage recycling onboard, reduce single-use plastics, and support local conservation initiatives. These initiatives contribute to minimizing the environmental impact of air travel.
  • Copa Airlines allows passengers to pre-select their seats when flying from Tampa to San José. During the booking process or through the airline's website, you can choose your preferred seat based on availability. Examples of seat selection options include window seats for a scenic view or aisle seats for easy access to the restroom.
  • Copa Airlines restricts pets in the cabin on flights from Tampa to San José. Only small dogs and cats are allowed, weighing a maximum of 22 lb including their carrier. Examples include Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers, and Siamese cats. Larger pets must be transported as cargo.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1514 reviews
6.9Entertainment
6.9Food
8.1Crew
7.9Boarding
7.4Comfort
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At JFK the Security line was extremely long and few checkpoints open.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2025JFK - PTY
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At JFK the Security line was extremely long and few checkpoints open.

Check in person said there would be lunch. We were first class passengers and lunch was chips.

Horrible food. No wine or any other alcohol is served on the flight. Water is not served often and they refused when I asked for water in two cups. On the other hand, both going and coming back flights were on time.

Very good flight and crew Food was a surprise on a short flight

Biggest issue was that they only had two restrooms in the back of the aircraft. Too many people for only two restrooms. The trash was overflowing and there was paper on the floor too. Long lines in the isle to use it. Food was also a bit meh. They don’t offer snacks with drinks, so you might want to buy a snack to hold you off on a longer trip, since the meals are very small.

It was first time fling in copa airline. In general I am satisfied except bag size. I got a email from copa with 17-10-6 for carry on bag. In airport the check in show 22-14-10 . However that mistake means $100,00 in over cost.

Good trip, excellent attention. I like Copa Airlines, the best. 👍🏻

I would like a glass of wine or some kind of alcoholic drink.

Boarding groups were called up in Spanish only. Luckily I know some of the language. They gave out grilled cheese sandwiches and a cup of fruit. I was very disappointed. I could only eat the cup of fruit because the only other option was vanilla pudding. The entertainment system and seating were great though.

Everything was smooth and crew was very polite and friendly.

Except for the 28 minute delay leaving and the earlier reschedule to a later takeoff time the flight was good.

Loved the leg room and tvs screens on the seats and free WiFi. Wish the price was lower and could save by rebooking

The flight was delayed for 4 hours. Once onboard the crew was wonderful.

Very well organized both boarding and deplaning. Very satisfied with the service I received.

I rate it is good we had a 4-hour travel delay at one point but JetBlue gave out food vouchers and travel points credits for another flight so they try to make up for it

Flight was on time arrived at the destination 10min early they kept in touch via email

My encounter with the entertainment services provided on board was moderate; the functionality of the Wi-Fi connection was either sluggish or nonoperational, while the display screens were antiquated and suffered from poor visibility. On the positive side, the cabin exuded a sense of expansiveness, and the crew exhibited amiable and accommodating behavior throughout the journey.

They delayed our flight by 45 minutes and then re-updated the departure time back to normal schedule with no notification, email, or app update causing probably 40 people to miss the flight as they left without us.

terrible. Because I felt very unwell during the flight. How do they leave a woman alone in the middle of 2 men? an obese man who was falling on top of me.

The walk from baggage claim to the taxi is very difficult for older people I will never fly into JFK again. It is physically challenging

I don’t understand the purpose of the orange “priority” tag on my bag. This tagged, my bag is last or near to the last bag to come down the carousel at IAH.

The tv monitor in front of my seat was not responding. The flight crew reset it and it still didn’t work.

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

Liked nothing. As per previous segment it was delay delay delay.

Terrible. First of all we were delayed 4 3/4 hours departing Honolulu. As we had to leave our condo and the rental car had to be returned we had to go to the airport. Even though we had a business class boarding pass to Washington, since we did not have business class to Montreal we could not access the lounge without paying a $59 fee each. This does not make sense to us. Since we could not meet our original connection United booked us to Montreal via New York LaGuardia on Air Canada. In Washington a further delay got us into LaGuardia too late to make our connection to Montreal so we were booked on another Air Canada flight 3 hours later. We were originally scheduled to arrive in Montreal at 10:40 and arrived at 19:55. A totally exhausting day, United did not offer a meal voucher or any type of compensation. Air Canada did give us a digital meal voucher. The food in United business class is poor among all meals offered. The pods look nice but are not that confortable. Overall would not fly on United again.

I liked all the informational texts. I always knew where to go and when .

Liked the hospitality . The ight took us 6 hrs to get from fort myers to ewr.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Received an email the night before showing that there would be seatback entertainment on our flight. We get on and there was no seatback entertainment. And then it was a scramble to try to set up the iPads for the kids before takeoff so they could watch something for the four hour flight.

Same as before being upgraded to business class made it perfect

The seats were crammed and the guy in front of me wouldn't stop reclining. If AA is cramming extra rows in, they need to take away the reclining in coach. My knees were smashed for 4 1/2 hours and I was very close to confronting the passenger in front of me.

AA can't control the weather. But the airplane was hot and stuffy while stuck on the runway with a broken entertainment system.

The flight was just perfect! We left a few minutes early, had a smooth flight and fortunately had landed before the terrible accident that took off from North Philadelphia airport shortly thereafter.

We got upgraded for this flight. But the particular bright spot was the flight attendant in our cabin. She was attentive but not intrusive. She interacted in a personal way with each passenger and gave a great service. Thank you!

Didnt realize i had bought a seat that couldnt recline. Not horrible as it was very short flight.

very bare bones flight no entertainment screen, download shows prior to boarding to watch on phone or tablet.

I never have a good experience with American and this was no different. The airplane was INCREDIBLY hot. Like unbearably so. Everyone was fanning themselves with pamphlets and sweating. When someone asked the flight attendant to turn down the temperature they were told there was nothing the crew could do. Once we pushed back from the gate we then had to wait an hour to take off and the communication from the crew was not good. People were getting up this whole time and a man was even in the bathroom when we took off. Once we landed at our destination we waited another 30 minutes at the gate to deplane with, again, no communication from the crew as to what was going on.

I had a horrible experience from the time I dropped off my bags until the time I landed. The staff taking the bags at the check-in counter prior to security, forced me to check my baby stroller, even though it weighed less than 20 pounds. their excuse was that the wheels were too big. I have never had an issue gate checking this exact same stroller in the past either on American or on any other airline. when I asked for the agent to show me the rule about the size of the wheels on strollers, they told me to look it up on the AA website. I did so, and did not find any indication that wheel size was a problem for gate checking strollers. The only limitation would be the weight of the stroller which mine was below. I was left with a one-year-old child and all of my carry-on luggage, diaper bag, and the like to walk around the airport without the assistance of a stroller and had the same issue when I exited the plane and had to go all the way to baggage claim without a stroller. In addition, while on the airplane, I was told I can only get one bag of cookies as a snack, even though I was with a child. Apparently my child and I were supposed to share a cookie. While this latter issue is a minor one, it is just another example of the absolutely horrible customer service that American Airlines provides. In addition, the 737 aircraft that I was on was extremely hot and the air vents above the seat were so far away from the aisle and middle seats that it was comical. I could barely reach the air vent to adjust it. I had to ask the person in the window seat to do it for me. The whole experience was just a nightmare.

Ok. Got us there safely and a bit early. Need food available on this long flight. Almost 3 hours.

The flight took an extra 30 min to take off because we were waiting for crew to board then it took another 30 min to get off the plane because there was no parking. Just overall ridiculous also please add a head rest my neck was gonna snap off thanks.

Overall experience felt smooth and well-run. Inexpensive direct flight was great. Extreme "a-la-carte" business model got tiresome after a while. The $8 soft drink in-flight just felt excessive. Thin, hard, tightly-spaced seats were uncomfortable.

Waiting for crew member so delayed at gate which delayed arrival time. Problem for driver service but other wise safe flight

Not bad but I was told that I got a 1 carry. When I got to the gate I was told my purse was considered my carry on. I had never been told that before.

Good, the flight was on time, without delays and convenient schedule for me, I arrived to Bogotá in a day time.

Lower cost is the reason to fly Spirit. Should give free baggage with credit card.

From gate to flight crew... All Spirit employees were great! Everyone was kind and helpful. Ride was almost smooth... A few bumps... But no problems. Seats were tight and uncomfortable. Our biggest issue was no free drinks. I can understand paying for adult beverages and can understand no snacks on a 3 hour flight... But no drinks???? I had to pay $4 for an apple juice for my son. That's not right. You should probably reconsider that.

Great! First time flying with Spirit and I definitely loved it!

Better service, stop treating people like cattle, have REAL FOOD for the price of the ticket. YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY, WAKE UP!!! ... DO BETTER, PLAN BETTER, GIVE COMFORT AND CARE TO PASSENGERS ... EARN RESPECT AND ADMIRATION, YOU'LL BE REWARDED BY THE PUBLIC.

The check-in process at Spirit was horrible. There was no one directing the hundreds of people trying to check-in and drop bags at Spirit. We got in multiple lines and were later told it wasn’t a line. The check-in process needs to be improved. The flight and crew were great.

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