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$147+ Cheap flights from Tucson (TUS) 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — SJO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tucson to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Tucson to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tucson (TUS) 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$316
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$147
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$658
From Tucson to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Cheapest flights from Tucson to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tucson to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:04 amTUS - SJO
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/237:27 amSJO - TUS
1 stop13h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$316
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:00 amTUS - SJO
2 stops28h 08mDelta
Thu 10/91:21 pmSJO - TUS
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Deal found 7/27$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/176:30 amTUS - SJO
1 stop15h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/271:30 pmSJO - TUS
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$439
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:30 amTUS - SJO
2 stops16h 21mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/71:58 amSJO - TUS
2 stops33h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$557
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:15 amTUS - SJO
1 stop11h 40mSouthwest
Sun 8/1712:35 pmSJO - TUS
1 stop11h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$579

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tucson 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tucson to San José that are best for you.

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TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Tue 9/16

7:04 am-5:57 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/23

7:27 am-7:39 pm

1 stop13h 12m

$316

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-12:08 pm

2 stops28h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

1:21 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$422

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Sun 8/17

6:30 am-10:39 pm

1 stop15h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/27

1:30 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$439

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Thu 10/30

6:30 am-11:51 pm

2 stops16h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

1:58 am-10:56 am

2 stops33h 58m

$557

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Tue 8/12

6:15 am-6:55 pm

1 stop11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/17

12:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$579

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Sat 8/16

3:52 pm-11:55 am

2 stops19h 03m

$147

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Sat 8/16

7:15 am-6:55 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$244

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Sat 8/16

1:25 pm-11:15 am

3 stops20h 50m

$1,677

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Deals found on 7/29

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Tucson to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tucson to San José. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tucson to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tucson to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Tucson to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TUS to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Tucson to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Tucson to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Tucson to San José, San José Province?

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 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Tucson to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tucson to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Currently priced at $316, American Airlines will fly you from Tucson to San José, San José Province and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $422 and $439, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tucson 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 Tucson to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Tucson to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 3 airlines flying from Tucson to San José

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Tucson 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$449Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$487Average$608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$546Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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