Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier providing affordable, direct flights from underserved markets, today announced new nonstop international service to San Jose, Costa Rica. The announcement marks the airline’s fifth international destination served since it was certified as a U.S. Flag carrier by the FAA last fall, bringing its full network to more than 300 nonstop routes to 87 cities in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
The new service will begin in October from Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Florida. Additionally, the airline announced it will also begin offering nonstop service between Tampa and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, beginning in July.
“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.”
Beginning today, travelers can book flights on Breeze from Tampa to:
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (nonstop on Thursdays and Sundays starting July 2); and
San Jose, Costa Rica (nonstop on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting Oct. 3).
«It’s an exciting day for Tampa International Airport as we celebrate not one, but two new international nonstop routes,” said TPA CEO Michael Stephens. «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.»
Known for its flexible network that conveniently connects travelers directly to underserved cities nationwide, Breeze is making air travel more accessible to millions of travelers coast to coast. Coupled with its brand-new fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft and premium products like free family seating, fast onboard WiFi, preferred seat options, and no change or cancel fees, Breeze is making it nice to fly affordably.
Breeze was named one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025 for its fresh take on affordable flying that is transforming low-cost air travel into a nice experience. It was also named the Best Major Airline in North America by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), as well as the No. 3 Best Domestic Airline by Travel + Leisure in 2025, placing Breeze in the list’s top four every year since it began flying.
