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$213+ 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 5/30. 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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The best prices from Tucson to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or August, booked 76 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 March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$443
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$213
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$646
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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 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 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 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

Find flights from Tucson to San José within your budget

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 March 3, 2025.

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Tucson

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San José

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Depart

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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

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

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Tue 6/3

3:37 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops20h 13m

$275

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Tue 6/3

7:15 pm-7:15 am

1 stop11h 00m

$276

TucsonSan José

TUS - SJO

TUSSJO

Tucson

Tue 6/3

12:01 pm-7:40 am

3 stops18h 39m

$650

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Compare providers for flights from Tucson to San José

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 Tucson to San José in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tucson-San José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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Travel insights for flights from Tucson to San José

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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 February 28, 2025.

Booking 76 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 March 3, 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 March 3, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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

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

    Currently priced at $443, 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 Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $499 and $505, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $213. American Airlines flights start at $275 while deals on United Airlines start at $276 one-way.

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

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

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

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

  • 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Tucson to San José

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American AirlinesCheapest$440Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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