How long is the flight from San José to Tampa?

Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from San José to Tampa in just under 9h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 38m. The distance from San José to Tampa is about 1246 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 41.0 - 198.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 198.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 41.0 mm.

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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

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Deal found 18/10£300

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Deal found 19/10£309

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Deal found 18/10£312

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Round-trip from	£283
One-way from	£204
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£241

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15/11-2/12
2 total stops
29h 35m total
San José to Tampa

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9/12-31/12
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30h 00m total
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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

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Wed 9/12

08:45-15:45

1 stop30h 00m

Tampa

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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£204

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

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Thu 24/12

12:35-16:18

1 stop26h 43m

Tampa

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£204

San JoséTampa

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

14:10-23:30

1 stop8h 20m

Tampa

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£216

San JoséTampa

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/12

13:20-08:55

2 stops18h 35m

Tampa

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£224

San JoséTampa

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 24/10

09:00-08:30

2 stops21h 30m

Tampa

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£224

San JoséTampa

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/12

13:10-08:50

2 stops18h 40m

Tampa

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£236

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/2

07:05-19:13

1 stop11h 08m

Tampa

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£250

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SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/12

12:50-20:05

1 stop6h 15m

Tampa

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£255

San JoséTampa

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/1

18:02-12:35

1 stop17h 33m

Tampa

Tue 26/1

04:51-11:00

1 stop7h 09m

£300

San JoséTampa

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - TPA Tampa

SJOTPA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/12

14:15-12:08

2 stops20h 53m

Tampa

Thu 28/1

07:00-13:22

1 stop7h 22m

£303

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

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Tampa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 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 to Tampa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Tampa (average of £203). Flying from San José to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £318). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José to Tampa as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to Tampa?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Tampa flights typically cost between £215 and £300 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £283 on Avianca (15 Nov–2 Dec).

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San José to Tampa?
Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from San José to Tampa in just under 9h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 38m. The distance from San José to Tampa is about 1246 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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 holiday 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 to Tampa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Tampa (average of £203). Flying from San José to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £318). 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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The price you pay for your flight from San José to Tampa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 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 to Tampa?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to TPA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San José to Tampa as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San José to Tampa?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San José to Tampa flights typically cost between £215 and £300 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £283 on Avianca (15 Nov–2 Dec).

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San José to Tampa flights typically cost between £215 and £300 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £283 on Avianca (15 Nov–2 Dec).