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

LIR Airport Page →
1,217 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MIA Miami 5h 15m AA AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to Tampa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 5m B6 B6MXWN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 27m DL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
HOU Houston 7h 50m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 9h 41m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 9h 48m AA AAIBLXJ Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
EWR Newark 15h 42m UA ACUA Newark (EWR) to Tampa flights
JFK New York 17h 39m B6 AFATB6 New York (JFK) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 18h 20m AA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
YYZ Toronto 18h 55m ACPDWS ACG6WS Toronto (YYZ) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Liberia to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,217 mi 2h 25m nonstop +2h ahead

LIR–TPA had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,217 miles in 2h 25m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LIR–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIR to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
811
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIR → TPA
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
59%
Return
TPA → LIR
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

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 2
Weekly flights
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 gate to gate.
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)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,217 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LIR to TPA. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TPA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Tampa is 2 hours ahead of Liberia.
Yes, return flights from TPA to LIR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LIR to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San José (Alajuela) (SJO).