Tampa to Liberia (TPA–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between TPA and LIR, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Liberia from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→LIR | PIE→LIR | MCO→LIR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 46m | 2h 16m | 2h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · LIR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 4:00 PM in Liberia.
US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
TPA–LIR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to LIR
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
TPA to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to LIR is about 2 hours 46 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, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Orlando (MCO) and Melbourne (MLB).