For the first time in over 25 years, an airline will offer nonstop service from Tampa International Airport to San Jose, Costa Rica. Breeze also will launch their first flights from TPA to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
You’ve asked and Breeze Airways has delivered with not one, but TWO new international nonstop routes from America’s Favorite Airport with flights from TPA to San Jose (SJO) in Costa Rica and Punta Cana (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic.
The service to San Jose has long been a goal of the Airport, and marks the return of the Costa Rican destination to TPA for the first time in more than 25 years. The capital of Costa Rica offers connections that will benefit both business and leisure travelers, as well as the many Tampa Bay area families with ties to the Central American nation. Costa Rica ranks as Florida’s ninth-largest trade partner, with about 3,000 Costa Rican-born residents calling Tampa Bay home.
Flights to Punta Cana start July 2 and will operate on Thursdays and Sundays. This route is currently served by JetBlue and Frontier.
Service to San Jose Begins October 3 and will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Breeze will be the only carrier offering this route.
“It’s an exciting day for Tampa International Airport as we celebrate not one, but two new international nonstop routes,” TPA CEO Michael Stephens said. “With new service to San Jose, Costa Rica — our first time offering this destination from TPA in more than 25 years — and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, we’re enhancing Tampa Bay’s access to two sought-after travel spots. We’re thrilled that Breeze is adding these routes that give our travelers even more ways to experience the beauty and culture of Latin America and the Caribbean.”
With the addition of these new routes, Breeze’s growing international presence will double at TPA from two destinations to four. The airline is due to launch nonstop flights to Nassau, The Bahamas, on June 11 and plans to offer service to Montego Bay, Jamaica, beginning December 19, after a delay caused by Hurricane Melissa’s 2025 landfall in western Jamaica.
“This announcement doubles the number of international destinations Breeze serves from Tampa, making it easy for our guests to visit great places across Central America and the Caribbean,” said David Neeleman, founder and CEO of Breeze Airways. “With Breeze’s premium product offering and affordable fares, we know our guests in Tampa will love this new and convenient international service.” (https://news.tampaairport.com/tpa-and-breeze-announce-nonstop-service-to-costa-rica-and-the-dominican-republic/)
