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$293+ 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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — TUS
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Tucson

Cheapest flights from San José to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/109:40 am
SJO
-
TUS
1 stop13h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 2/177:09 am
TUS
-
SJO
1 stop12h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$495
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 2/96:30 am
SJO
-
TUS
2 stops15h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 2/251:05 pm
TUS
-
SJO
1 stop28h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$496
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/243:59 pm
SJO
-
TUS
2 stops18h 46m
American Airlines
Thu 2/269:14 pm
TUS
-
SJO
2 stops12h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$510
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/109:40 am
SJO
-
TUS
1 stop13h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 2/191:05 pm
TUS
-
SJO
1 stop28h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/56:30 am
SJO
-
TUS
1 stop16h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 2/85:35 pm
TUS
-
SJO
2 stops18h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$603
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 2/28:45 am
SJO
-
TUS
2 stops34h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 2/85:35 pm
TUS
-
SJO
2 stops18h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$695

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$495
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$293
(American Airlines)

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April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$597
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Tucson 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 January 29, 2026.
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

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Tucson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

8:45 am-9:49 pm

1 stop14h 04m

Tucson

Thu 2/26

1:05 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$495

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

9:40 am-9:55 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Tucson

Tue 2/17

7:09 am-8:39 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$495

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/9

6:30 am-9:26 pm

2 stops15h 56m

Tucson

Wed 2/25

8:07 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops21h 09m

$496

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

3:59 pm-9:45 am

2 stops18h 46m

Tucson

Thu 2/26

9:14 pm-10:24 am

2 stops12h 10m

$510

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

9:40 am-9:55 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Tucson

Thu 2/19

1:05 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop28h 11m

$524

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-5:36 pm

2 stops12h 36m

Tucson

Thu 2/26

6:06 pm-11:40 pm

3 stops28h 34m

$881

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

11:59 pm-8:53 am

1 stop9h 54m

$293

San JoséTucson

SJO - TUS

SJOTUS

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/31

7:55 am-8:42 pm

2 stops37h 47m

$315

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Deals found on 1/27

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Tucson

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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 January 29, 2026.
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
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

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 14h 04m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $495. 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 31% 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$386Average$579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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