Liberia to Tampa (LIR–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Liberia to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,217 mi 2h 25m nonstop +2h ahead 51 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LIR and TPA, connecting options are available through 51 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIR to TPA.
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One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,137
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Tampa from Liberia

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric LIR→TPA SJO→TPA
Distance from LIR 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of LIR with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Tampa is 2 hours ahead of Liberia.
LIR: CST · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Liberia, it's 8:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,217 mi / 1,958 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

LIR–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Liberia to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,217 mi / 1,958 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIR to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 1,217 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LIR to TPA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, FXE, TMB, OPF, BCT, RSW, PNS, PBI, SJO, MCO, JAX, MSY, BNA, PDK, TEB, CHS, MCI, IND, YIP, PIT, IAD, AUS, APA, HPN, PHL, DTW, MSP, YOW, LAS, SLC, YVR, MIA, HOU, YYZ, FLL, EWR, ATL, IAH, JFK, BWI, LAX, CLT, DFW, DEN, ORD, SFO, YUL, BOS, SEA, YYC and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tampa is 2 hours ahead of Liberia.
Nearby alternatives include SJO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LIR to TPA

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LIR to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIR to TPA ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,217 miles (1,958 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San José (Alajuela) (SJO).