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$218+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Tucson (TUS)

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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — TUS
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Tucson

Best flights from San José to Tucson
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San José to Tucson that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 1/288:45 amSJO - TUS
2 stops13h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/48:07 pmTUS - SJO
1 stop11h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Mon 4/1311:59 pmSJO - TUS
2 stops14h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/208:54 pmTUS - SJO
2 stops15h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Sat 1/248:45 amSJO - TUS
1 stop14h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/271:40 pmTUS - SJO
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$440

Find flight deals from San José to Tucson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Tucson (TUS). 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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$401
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$225
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$568
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Tucson that are best for you.

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San José

Fly to

Tucson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/28

8:45 am-9:26 pm

2 stops13h 41m

Tucson

Wed 2/4

8:07 pm-8:32 am

1 stop11h 25m

$401

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

8:45 am-9:58 pm

1 stop14h 13m

Tucson

Tue 1/27

1:40 pm-8:32 am

1 stop17h 52m

$440

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/13

11:59 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops14h 09m

Tucson

Mon 4/20

8:54 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops15h 16m

$452

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

3:05 pm-8:48 am

3 stops42h 43m

$218

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

6:35 am-8:42 pm

1 stop15h 07m

$266

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/14

2:20 pm-10:00 am

2 stops20h 40m

$284

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/9

7:09 am-9:35 pm

1 stop15h 26m

$315

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/9

6:30 am-6:07 pm

2 stops12h 37m

$438

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Deals found on 12/14

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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 San José to Tucson in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 San José-Tucson flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Tucson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Tucson flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Tucson flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San José-Tucson 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 San José to Tucson

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Tucson (average of $386). Flying from San José to Tucson in January is currently the most expensive (average of $597). 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 San José to Tucson?

Reviews of airlines servicing Tucson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tucson. 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 Tucson. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from San José to Tucson 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
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from San José to Tucson can take about 13h 41m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $401. Airlines will cover a distance of 2289 mi.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($386), offers the cheapest pricing from San José to Tucson. United Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Tucson (average of $386). Flying from San José to Tucson in January is currently the most expensive (average of $597). 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 San José to Tucson

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San José to Tucson. 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$386Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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