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$215+ Cheap flights from Tucson (TUS) 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — SJO
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tucson to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in August or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$452
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$215
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$669
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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 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/206:00 amTUS - SJO
1 stop10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/317:40 amSJO - TUS
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$375
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/204:25 pmTUS - SJO
2 stops18h 23mDelta
Sat 8/301:08 pmSJO - TUS
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/22$386
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:15 pmTUS - SJO
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/48:45 amSJO - TUS
1 stop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$462
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/283:30 pmTUS - SJO
2 stops19h 40mSouthwest
Wed 6/48:45 amSJO - TUS
2 stops14h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$518
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:00 amTUS - SJO
2 stops15h 52mAlaska Airlines
Mon 6/21:06 amSJO - TUS
2 stops34h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/21$602

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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 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tucson to San José that are best for you.

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Tucson

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Return

Price

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Mon 5/12

5:00 am-10:17 pm

1 stop16h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/2

11:59 pm-2:47 pm

1 stop15h 48m

$452

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Wed 5/28

7:15 pm-10:11 am

2 stops13h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/4

7:55 am-8:46 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$462

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Mon 5/12

4:30 pm-11:59 am

2 stops18h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/31

7:25 am-3:50 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$492

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Wed 5/28

3:30 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops19h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/4

8:45 am-10:30 pm

2 stops14h 45m

$518

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-11:52 pm

2 stops15h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/2

1:06 am-11:05 am

2 stops34h 59m

$602

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Thu 5/29

5:00 am-10:17 pm

1 stop16h 17m

$215

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Thu 5/29

6:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$245

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Thu 5/29

7:10 am-11:33 am

3 stops27h 23m

$462

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Deals found on 4/21

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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*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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, San José Province flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Tucson-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tucson-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tucson-San José, San José Province flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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, San José Province 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tucson to San José

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tucson to San José. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tucson to San José, San José Province. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Tucson 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 April 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Tucson to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 April 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Tucson to San José. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $452, American Airlines will fly you from Tucson to San José, San José Province and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $480 and $492, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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  • 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, San José Province?

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