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$469+ Cheap flights from Tucson (TUS) to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — SJO
May 27 — Jun 31
Wed 5/27
Wed 6/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tucson to San José

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 April 27, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/235:10 pm
TUS
-
SJO
2 stops17h 46m
Delta
Fri 9/41:21 pm
SJO
-
TUS
2 stops22h 42m
Delta
Deal found 4/23$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/235:00 am
TUS
-
SJO
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Fri 9/41:08 pm
SJO
-
TUS
1 stop29h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/55:00 am
TUS
-
SJO
1 stop16h 42m
American Airlines
Thu 6/1111:59 pm
SJO
-
TUS
1 stop13h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/23$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 7/49:29 am
TUS
-
SJO
1 stop12h 09m
American Airlines
Fri 7/1011:41 pm
SJO
-
TUS
2 stops10h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/22$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/125:01 am
TUS
-
SJO
1 stop16h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 6/1711:59 pm
SJO
-
TUS
1 stop24h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/211:50 am
TUS
-
SJO
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Mon 11/912:35 pm
SJO
-
TUS
1 stop10h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/265:40 am
TUS
-
SJO
2 stops12h 57m
United Airlines
Mon 8/318:45 am
SJO
-
TUS
1 stop12h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$510
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/311:55 am
TUS
-
SJO
1 stop9h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 6/1011:59 pm
SJO
-
TUS
1 stop9h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 7/195:00 am
TUS
-
SJO
1 stop16h 38m
American Airlines
Sat 7/2511:41 pm
SJO
-
TUS
1 stop9h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/22$524

Find 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 April 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$469
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$596
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From Tucson to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tucson to San José that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Sun 8/23

11:30 am-11:56 am

2 stops23h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/4

1:21 pm-11:03 am

2 stops22h 42m

$469

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Sun 8/23

5:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/4

1:29 pm-8:44 am

2 stops20h 15m

$469

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Wed 8/26

6:30 am-7:37 pm

1 stop12h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/31

8:45 am-8:43 pm

1 stop12h 58m

$494
Quickest round-trip

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Sat 7/4

1:17 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/10

11:41 pm-8:39 am

1 stop9h 58m

$494

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Fri 6/12

5:00 am-10:42 pm

1 stop16h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/17

11:59 pm-8:43 am

1 stop9h 44m

$524

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Thu 8/13

5:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/23

1:29 pm-8:44 am

2 stops20h 15m

$534
Cheapest one-way

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Sat 6/6

5:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$702
Quickest one-way

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Sat 6/6

8:38 am-10:43 pm

2 stops13h 05m

$748

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Sat 6/6

5:25 pm-11:45 am

3 stops17h 20m

$4,765

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Deals found on 4/26

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Compare providers for flights from Tucson 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 Tucson to San José in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 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 Tucson-San José flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tucson-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tucson-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tucson-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 Tucson-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 Tucson to San José

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tucson to San José

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to San José (average of $494). Flying from Tucson to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $848). 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 Tucson 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 April 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,665 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,665 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,665 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,665 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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.

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

    Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Tucson to San José in about 7h 52m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 34m. There are 2289 mi between Tucson and San José. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tucson to San José round-trip from $448. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 26% 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to San José (average of $494). Flying from Tucson to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $848). 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 Tucson to San José

Discover the top 2 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 April 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$448Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$479Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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