Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from San José to Tampa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between San José and Tampa is 15 days 4h. Ships depart from Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN) and arrive at Tampa (USTPA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between San José and Tampa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN) and arrive into Tampa (USTPA) around 15 days 4h later. These services are operated by DOLE.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from San José to Tampa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from San José to Tampa takes around 10h 11m. Flights depart from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrive at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between San José and Tampa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10h 11m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between San José and Tampa?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San José and Tampa. Cargo flights depart from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrive at Tampa International Airport (TPA) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 11hrs. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from San José to Tampa by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days 6h to send cargo via road from San José and Tampa. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between San José to Tampa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San José and Tampa by cargo ship is 2,511 Nautical Miles (4,651 Kilometres / 2,890 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN) and Tampa (USTPA).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between San José to Tampa?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San José and Tampa by road is 2,018 Kilometres (1,254 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 6h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between San José to Tampa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San José and Tampa by air is around 3,906 Kilometres (2,427 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from San José to Tampa by sea?

Accepted Answer

451kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San José to Tampa. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from San José to Tampa?

Accepted Answer

323kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San José to Tampa. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Southwest Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
Southwest Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Aeromexico	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+5 others
American Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USEC → GES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	DOLE
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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San José to Tampa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Juan Santamaría International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

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