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$143+ Cheap flights from Tempe, AZ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SJO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Tempe to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Tempe to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tempe (TM9) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$387
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$569
From Tempe to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Cheapest flights from Tempe to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tempe to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/223:00 pmPHX - SJO
2 stops20h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/312:29 pmSJO - PHX
2 stops26h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$387
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/112:28 amPHX - SJO
1 stop9h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1111:24 amSJO - PHX
2 stops37h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 8/2712:52 amPHX - SJO
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1012:50 pmSJO - PHX
1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$411
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 5/107:05 amPHX - SJO
1 stop11h 35mSouthwest
Sat 5/171:35 pmSJO - PHX
2 stops18h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/19$461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 5/2911:52 amPHX - SJO
2 stops21h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/185:30 amSJO - PHX
1 stop16h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$476
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 1/2611:35 pmPHX - SJO
1 stop12h 19mDelta
Wed 2/58:25 amSJO - PHX
1 stop12h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/20$542

Find flights from Tempe to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tempe 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 January 21, 2025.

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PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 2/22

3:00 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops20h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/3

12:29 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$387

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 3/1

12:28 am-11:24 am

1 stop9h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

11:24 am-11:35 pm

2 stops37h 11m

$389

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/2

6:00 am-10:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/6

11:30 pm-1:07 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$438

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 3/4

8:20 am-8:39 pm

1 stop11h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/9

6:30 am-8:53 pm

1 stop15h 23m

$444

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/10

7:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/17

1:35 pm-7:15 am

2 stops18h 40m

$461

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 2/21

8:12 pm-11:31 am

2 stops14h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/1

12:55 pm-7:41 am

2 stops19h 46m

$556

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 3/2

6:30 am-12:20 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$143

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 2/25

3:00 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$171

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 3/4

8:25 pm-6:53 am

1 stop9h 28m

$172

PhoenixSan José

PHX - SJO

PHXSJO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 3/2

5:00 am-11:19 pm

1 stop17h 19m

$175

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Best time to book a flight from Tempe to San José

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Travel insights for flights from Tempe to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Tempe to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tempe to San José. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Tempe to San José, San José Province is 20 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tempe to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Tempe 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 TM9 to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Tempe 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 January 21, 2025.

When flying from Tempe to San José, San José Province, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tempe to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tempe to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tempe to San José, San José Province flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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 San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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 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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines from Tempe to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Copa Airlines
7.7
Good
1,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tempe 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Tempe?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Tempe. Booking flights from Tempe to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Tempe from 8 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tempe to San José, San José Province one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $171. Users have also found prices from $172 and $175 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tempe to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Tempe 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 8 airlines flying from Tempe to San José

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Tempe 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$266Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$370Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$390Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
AviancaCheapest$396Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$398Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$437Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$480Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$600Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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