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$202+ Cheap flights from Knoxville (TYS) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TYS — SJO
Jun 6 — Jun 131
Sat 6/6
Sat 6/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Knoxville to San José

Cheapest flights from Knoxville to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Knoxville to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 7, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/272:20 pm
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop26h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/17:07 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$482
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2210:03 pm
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop19h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/297:07 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop12h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$490
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/105:32 pm
TYS
-
SJO
2 stops33h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/239:35 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop10h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$519
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/82:23 pm
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop26h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/267:07 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop13h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$531
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/82:23 pm
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop26h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/277:07 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop12h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$532
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/93:53 pm
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop25h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/239:35 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop10h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$557
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/82:23 pm
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop26h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/257:07 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop12h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$559
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/105:32 pm
TYS
-
SJO
2 stops33h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/277:07 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop12h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$561
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/177:20 pm
TYS
-
SJO
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/317:07 am
SJO
-
TYS
1 stop14h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$570

Find flight deals from Knoxville to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Knoxville (TYS) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$482
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$202
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$636
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Knoxville to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Knoxville to San José that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 10/12

7:20 pm-6:00 am

2 stops12h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

9:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$593

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 5/26

6:07 pm-1:09 pm

2 stops21h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/2

7:00 am-11:56 pm

2 stops14h 56m

$661
Quickest round-trip

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 7/12

5:40 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/21

1:16 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$683

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 5/28

7:13 am-7:24 pm

2 stops14h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

6:01 am-9:31 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$697

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 6/14

7:15 am-10:39 pm

1 stop17h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/20

7:55 am-10:42 am

2 stops24h 47m

$799

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 8/2

6:00 am-10:11 am

2 stops30h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/5

12:30 am-10:34 pm

2 stops20h 04m

$805
Cheapest one-way

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 6/1

7:24 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop21h 47m

$202

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 6/19

10:03 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop19h 08m

$208

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 6/18

3:42 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop25h 29m

$222

KnoxvilleSan José

TYS - SJO

TYSSJO

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 6/13

5:56 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 24m

$252

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Deals found on 5/5

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Compare providers for flights from Knoxville to San José

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Knoxville to San José in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Knoxville-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Knoxville-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Knoxville-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Knoxville-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Knoxville-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Knoxville to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Knoxville with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Knoxville to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Knoxville to San José?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to San José (average of $565). Flying from Knoxville to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $760). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Knoxville to San José?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated May 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Knoxville to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Knoxville to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Knoxville to San José?

    Southwest, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Knoxville to San José in just under 8h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 51m. The distance from Knoxville to San José is about 1782 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Knoxville to San José round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $491. American Airlines is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Knoxville to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Knoxville to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Knoxville to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Knoxville to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Knoxville to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Knoxville to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Knoxville to San José?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Knoxville to San José (average of $565). Flying from Knoxville to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $760). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Knoxville to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Knoxville to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$491Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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