Which airports can I use when flying from Knoxville to San José?

Flights from Knoxville to San José usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Knoxville to San José?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Knoxville to San José.

Which airports do connecting flights from Knoxville to San José pass through?

One-stop flights from Knoxville to San José most commonly connect through: • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 36% of one-stop connections • Miami (MIA) - 26% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Knoxville to San José?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Knoxville to San José route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $574 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $835, a difference of $261. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San José?

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Knoxville to San José?

A nonstop flight from Knoxville to San José takes 0h 00m, covering 1,782 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville to San José?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Knoxville to San José looking right now?

One-way fares from Knoxville to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $290, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Knoxville to San José?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 42m, compared with 7h 53m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 59m via Miami (MIA).

What is the time difference between Knoxville and San José?

San José is 2 hours behind Knoxville (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include: · Budget · Avis · Priceless · Routes Car & Truck Rentals · Payless

How much should I expect to pay for a Knoxville to San José flight?

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to San José range from $600 to $830, with an average of $713 over the past 12 months. Anything below $600 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Knoxville to San José?

Southwest ($364) and American Airlines ($608) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Knoxville to San José according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Knoxville to San José?

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) is the most popular layover for the Knoxville to San José route. 36% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via IAH.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Knoxville to San José?

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $537. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Knoxville to San José which airport offers the shortest layover?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for Knoxville to San José layovers at 289 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

$364

Typical prices: $600-$830

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TYS - SJO • 2 stops

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$200

Typical prices: $343-$475

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Tue 10/23

TYS - SJO • 1 stop

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There are currently no direct flights between Knoxville and San José. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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September

Cheapest • 29% price drop

May

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Charlotte Douglas (CLT)

Cheapest • Avg $537 (round-trip)

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)

Shortest trip • 7h 42m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Knoxville to San José

Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29

8:10 am - 7:40 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Houston Hobby

9:00 am - 10:45 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

11h 45m2 stops Orlando Nashville Intl

$434Southwest

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 27

5:30 am - 8:16 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:00 am - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

14h 59m1 stop Miami

$608American Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3

5:30 am - 12:45 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:05 am - 5:13 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

9h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$608Delta

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 27

7:07 am - 12:45 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:10 pm - 11:46 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

8h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$608Delta

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29

7:25 am - 2:00 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:00 pm - 11:18 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

8h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$608American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29

10:00 am - 8:21 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 21m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Miami

6:00 am - 11:55 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

15h 55m2 stops Miami Charlotte Douglas

$613American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 17

8:35 am - 8:55 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 20m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

5:53 pm - 12:08 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

41h 15m2 stops Santo Domingo Las Americas Boston Logan Intl

$640Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

5:38 pm - 3:11 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

23h 33m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

4:15 pm - 3:06 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

44h 51m2 stops Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Orlando

$688Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 12

6:20 am - 7:53 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 33m1 stop Newark

2:15 pm - 11:39 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

8h 24m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$722United Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 2

7:00 am - 8:39 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:15 am - 2:42 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

12h 27m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$733United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Knoxville to San José

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2

7:20 pm - 8:30 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Guatemala City La Aurora

9:40 am - 9:45 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

10h 05m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$863Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2

7:15 am - 7:37 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 22m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:25 pm - 9:57 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

18h 32m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$996Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

4:57 pm - 11:55 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 58m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Bogotá El Dorado

7:07 am - 6:51 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

9h 44m1 stop Orlando

$1,077Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2

5:15 am - 12:26 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

1:03 pm - 11:18 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

8h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,130GOL

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

5:45 am - 7:37 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 52m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:55 am - 9:54 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

23h 59m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,177Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

6:03 am - 1:52 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 11:51 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

15h 51m1 stop Miami

$1,223GOL

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

6:06 am - 12:07 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

8h 01m1 stop Miami

6:00 am - 11:51 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

15h 51m1 stop Miami

$1,249American Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

5:45 am - 11:45 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 00m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

5:25 pm - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

28h 34m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,850Avianca

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Knoxville to San José flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Knoxville to San José?

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to San José start at $364. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $600 to $830. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $364 on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to San José?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Knoxville to San José, it is 20% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 17% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to San José?

September is the cheapest month to fly from Knoxville to San José at $503 round-trip.
July ($1,009) and June ($838) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 100% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	September
High season	May
Cheapest flight	$200

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Knoxville to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Knoxville to San José?
Flights from Knoxville to San José usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Knoxville to San José?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Knoxville to San José.
Which airports do connecting flights from Knoxville to San José pass through?
One-stop flights from Knoxville to San José most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Knoxville to San José?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Knoxville to San José route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $574 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $835, a difference of $261. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in San José?
Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Knoxville to San José?
A nonstop flight from Knoxville to San José takes 0h 00m, covering 1,782 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville to San José?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How are flight prices from Knoxville to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from Knoxville to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $290, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Knoxville to San José?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 42m, compared with 7h 53m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 59m via Miami (MIA).
What is the time difference between Knoxville and San José?
San José is 2 hours behind Knoxville (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Avis
· Priceless
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Payless
How much should I expect to pay for a Knoxville to San José flight?
Round-trip flights from Knoxville to San José range from $600 to $830, with an average of $713 over the past 12 months. Anything below $600 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $574 - about $261 less than Friday (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Knoxville to San José trip for September. Fares historically average $503 round-trip in that month - typically $506 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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