Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
Tampa is two hours ahead of San Jose and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SJO to TPA flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tampa International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SJO and TPA include:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Miami International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tampa International Airport flight is Rs43,737. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs72,960. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJO to TPA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tampa International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SJO to TPA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tampa International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, 79.83% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tampa International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SJO:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Reserve a hotel close to TPA if you have a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Tampa International Airport rental car and discover Tampa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Tampa International Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
Tampa International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Tampa. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tampa International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Tampa. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tampa International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from SJO to TPA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Tampa, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its leading sights. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Miami is another standout destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. No trip is complete without visiting Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
