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$213+ Cheap flights from Tucson (TUS) to Costa Rica

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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — SJO
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tucson to Costa Rica

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$443
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$213
(Delta)

Popular in

December

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October

Average price

$646
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Find flight deals from Tucson to Costa Rica

Cheapest flights from Tucson to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tucson to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/295:03 amTUS - SJO
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/611:59 pmSJO - TUS
1 stop13h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/125:00 amTUS - LIR
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/192:11 pmLIR - TUS
2 stops19h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$465
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 8/205:10 pmTUS - SJO
2 stops17h 38mDelta
Sat 8/307:26 amSJO - TUS
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/2$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/164:25 pmTUS - SJO
2 stops16h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/237:55 amSJO - TUS
1 stop14h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/126:00 amTUS - LIR
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/197:50 amLIR - TUS
1 stop14h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$551
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 4/297:00 amTUS - SJO
2 stops15h 52mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/51:12 amSJO - TUS
2 stops34h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$613
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Mon 6/235:50 amTUS - SJO
2 stops12h 50mSouthwest
Sat 6/2812:00 pmSJO - TUS
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/2$749
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/293:20 pmTUS - SJO
3 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/54:20 pmSJO - TUS
3 stops23h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,120
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/121:45 pmTUS - LIR
3 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/191:45 pmLIR - TUS
2 stops23h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,546

Find flights from Tucson to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tucson to Costa Rica 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 March 3, 2025.

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Tucson

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Costa Rica

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Price

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Tue 4/29

5:03 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

11:59 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$443

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Wed 8/20

5:10 pm-11:48 am

2 stops17h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/30

7:26 am-4:17 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$499

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Wed 4/16

4:25 pm-10:11 am

2 stops16h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/23

7:55 am-9:16 pm

1 stop14h 21m

$505

TucsonLiberia

TUS - LIR

TUSLIR

Tucson

Sat 7/5

8:15 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Liberia

Sat 8/2

3:40 pm-9:29 am

2 stops18h 49m

$550

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-11:52 pm

2 stops15h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

1:12 am-10:59 am

2 stops34h 47m

$613

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Mon 6/23

5:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops12h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/28

12:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$749

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Sun 6/29

3:20 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops23h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/5

4:20 pm-2:21 pm

3 stops23h 01m

$2,120

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Fri 5/30

4:30 pm-6:00 am

1 stop12h 30m

$213

TucsonLiberia

TUS - LIR

TUSLIR

Tucson

Sun 3/9

8:17 pm-11:40 am

2 stops14h 23m

$215

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Tue 6/3

3:37 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops20h 13m

$275

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Best time to book a flight from Tucson to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Tucson to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Tucson to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tucson to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Tucson to Costa Rica 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 CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Tucson to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

When flying from Tucson to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Tucson to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tucson to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Tucson, you will be flying from Tucson, which is the city’s only airport. Tucson (TUS) is located 7.5 mi from the center of Tucson.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tucson to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $213. Users have also found prices from $215 and $276 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tucson to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Tucson to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tucson to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tucson to Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Costa Rica (average of $398). Flying from Tucson to Costa Rica 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 2 airlines flying from Tucson to Costa Rica

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Tucson to Costa Rica. 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$380Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$430Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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