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$156+ Cheap flights from Tijuana (TIJ) 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TIJ — SJO
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tijuana to San José

Cheapest flights from Tijuana to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tijuana to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/122:27 pm
TIJ
-
SJO
1 stop8h 58m
Viva
Mon 11/162:25 am
SJO
-
TIJ
1 stop30h 27m
Viva
Deal found 7/23$260
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/197:42 am
TIJ
-
SJO
1 stop15h 43m
Viva
Mon 11/232:25 am
SJO
-
TIJ
1 stop30h 27m
Viva
Deal found 7/25$272
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/218:40 pm
TIJ
-
SJO
1 stop14h 35m
Viva
Thu 10/291:15 pm
SJO
-
TIJ
1 stop28h 41m
Viva
Deal found 7/26$307
This Viva deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Viva is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/119:15 am
TIJ
-
SJO
1 stop26h 00m
Viva
Mon 10/191:15 pm
SJO
-
TIJ
1 stop20h 07m
Viva
Deal found 7/27$312
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/29:20 am
TIJ
-
SJO
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/87:00 am
SJO
-
TIJ
1 stop26h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$322
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/231:45 pm
TIJ
-
SJO
1 stop9h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/304:15 pm
SJO
-
TIJ
1 stop9h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$346
This Volaris deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Volaris is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/611:34 am
TIJ
-
SJO
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/134:15 pm
SJO
-
TIJ
1 stop9h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/288:40 pm
TIJ
-
SJO
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/24:18 pm
SJO
-
TIJ
1 stop27h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/199:20 am
TIJ
-
SJO
1 stop26h 00m
Viva
Mon 8/311:20 pm
SJO
-
TIJ
1 stop20h 02m
Viva
Deal found 7/26$354

Find flight deals from Tijuana to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tijuana (TIJ) 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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(Viva)

One-way from

$156
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$599
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tijuana Rodriguez-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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From Tijuana Rodriguez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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One-way flight from Tijuana Rodriguez to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Tijuana 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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tijuana to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 11/12

2:27 pm-1:25 am

1 stop8h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/16

2:25 am-6:52 am

1 stop30h 27m

$260

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sun 10/11

9:15 am-12:15 pm

1 stop26h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/19

1:15 pm-8:22 am

1 stop20h 07m

$312

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Sat 10/3

9:22 am-9:56 pm

1 stop11h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/16

7:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$347

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Wed 8/19

9:22 am-9:56 pm

1 stop11h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/29

7:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$365

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 12/31

1:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/10

1:16 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$376
Quickest round-trip

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 1/21

1:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/25

7:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$377

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Fri 8/21

9:22 am-9:56 pm

1 stop11h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/2

7:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$383

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Mon 8/10

6:58 am-9:39 pm

1 stop13h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/23

7:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$398
Cheapest one-way

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Wed 8/5

6:58 am-9:39 pm

1 stop13h 41m

$178
Quickest one-way

TijuanaSan José

TIJ - SJO

TIJSJO

Tijuana Rodriguez

Thu 9/10

3:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$182

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Deals found on 7/26

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Compare providers for flights from Tijuana 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 Tijuana to San José in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Tijuana-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tijuana-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tijuana-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tijuana-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 Tijuana-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 Tijuana to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Tijuana with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Tijuana to San José

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tijuana to San José (average of $217). Flying from Tijuana to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,036). 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 Tijuana to San José?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Tijuana to San José flights typically cost between $251 and $387 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $260 on Viva (Nov 12-Nov 16).

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 July 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aeromexico and Viva from Tijuana 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.
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice
Viva
7.0
Good
804 reviews
Aeromexico
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roberto,Aug 2025

MEX - CUN

Bad customer service, the worst, cancelled my ticket without advice

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tijuana 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 Tijuana to San José?

    Viva can get you from Tijuana to San José in just under 8h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Tijuana and San José are separated by a distance of 2601 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tijuana to San José round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tijuana to San José round-trip from $217. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aeromexico. Viva is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tijuana 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 Tijuana to San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tijuana to San José (average of $217). Flying from Tijuana to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,036). 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 2 airlines flying from Tijuana to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Tijuana 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$217Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AeromexicoCheapest$515Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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