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Breeze Airways Launches New Service from Tampa to San Jose, Costs Rica and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Breeze Airways has announced the launch of new, nonstop international service from Tampa to San Jose, Costa Rica, as well as the addition of new direct service between Tampa and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.


Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300 - Courtesy Airbus
Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300 - Courtesy Airbus

On Tuesday (March 17, 2026), Breeze Airways announced the launch of new nonstop international service between Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Florida and San Jose, Costa Rica, as well as to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.  This marks the airline’s fifth international destination served since it was certified as a U.S. Flag carrier by the FAA last fall, bringing the carrier’s network to over 300 nonstop routes to 87 cities in the U.S., Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.  Service between Tampa and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic will operate twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays from July 2nd.  Flights between Tampa and San Jose, Costa Rica will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting October 3rd.  Introductory one-way fares on both routes are now bookable from $129 (T&Cs apply). 


In Tuesday’s announcement, Breeze Airways’ Founder and CEO, David Neeleman, said,


“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.  With Breeze’s premium product offering and affordable fares, we know our Guests in Tampa will love this new and convenient international service.”


Also commenting on Breeze’s Tampa network expansion, Tampa International Airport’s CEO, Michael Stephens, said,


“It’s an exciting day for Tampa International Airport as we celebrate not one, but two new international nonstop routes.  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.”


Breeze Airways operates more than 300 year-round and seasonal routes to 76 cities in 34 states.  Founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, Breeze took flight in May 2021 bringing premium, affordable, and nonstop air service to secondary markets on its flagship fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft.  Breeze was the first U.S. domestic airline to be certified by Autism Double Checked and is the official airline of Make-a-Wish Utah. With seamless booking, free family seating, fast onboard Wi-Fi, preferred seat options, no change and cancel fees, and customized booking options, Breeze makes it easy to buy and Seriously Nice™­­ to fly.  



Source: Breeze Airways

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