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

Flights from Tucson to San José usually depart from Tucson (TUS) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Tucson to San José: • Economy Class • First Class

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

One-stop flights from Tucson to San José most commonly connect through: • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 70% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 27% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 1% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 1% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Tucson to San José. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $628 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $804, a difference of $176. 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, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Tucson to San José?

A nonstop flight from Tucson to San José takes 00m, covering 2,289 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Tucson 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.

Have flight prices from Tucson to San José changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $519 to $3,002. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Tucson to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $531, which is 79% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 04m, compared with 9h 09m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 10h 12m via Denver Intl (DEN).

What is the time difference between Tucson and San José?

San José is 1 hour ahead of Tucson (Central Time vs Mountain 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 averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include: • Priceless • Avis • Budget • Alamo • Payless

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

Round-trip flights from Tucson to San José range from $545 to $837, with an average of $674 over the past 12 months. Anything below $545 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Tucson to San José typically range from $545 to $837. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $519, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tucson to San José. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to San José?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to San José at $514 round-trip. •July ($1,191) and December ($1,063) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 131% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Tucson to San José?

American Airlines ($519) and United Airlines ($519) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Tucson to San José according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Tucson to San José?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the Tucson to San José route. 70% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

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

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $373. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for Tucson to San José layovers at 5h 35m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

$519

Typical prices: $545-$837

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$294

Typical prices: $277-$384

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TUS - SJO • 2 stops

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September

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)

Cheapest • Avg $373 (round-trip)

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)

Shortest trip • 9h 04m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tucson to San José

Tue, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 20

6:02 am - 9:36 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:35 pm - 8:59 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

10h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$519American Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 2

7:00 am - 8:39 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 39m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:25 pm - 10:15 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

8h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$519United Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 2

6:30 am - 8:39 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 09m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:25 pm - 10:15 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

8h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$519United Airlines

Tue, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 20

8:15 pm - 11:07 amTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 52m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami

11:35 pm - 11:15 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

12h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$523American Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 2

6:21 pm - 12:18 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 57m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami

3:00 pm - 9:46 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

19h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$523American Airlines

Tue, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 20

5:00 am - 1:22 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:35 pm - 11:15 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

12h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$523American Airlines

Wed, Apr 28 - Thu, May 27

7:18 pm - 7:15 amTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10h 57m1 stop San Francisco

12:30 am - 10:28 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

10h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$579United Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 28

4:25 pm - 12:50 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 25m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Orlando

1:05 pm - 1:00 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

12h 55m2 stops Houston Hobby Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$614Southwest

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

6:00 am - 9:49 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:00 am - 9:58 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

15h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$641Delta

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 31

4:23 pm - 7:02 amTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 39m2 stops Denver Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

5:52 pm - 9:35 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

28h 43m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Denver Intl

$641Copa Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Tucson to San José

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12

4:57 pm - 1:01 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 04m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

3:54 pm - 9:56 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

19h 02m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$751American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12

4:00 pm - 1:01 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 01m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami

2:46 pm - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

10h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$751American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12

5:59 pm - 2:49 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami

2:46 pm - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

10h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$751American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12

7:53 pm - 1:46 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 53m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

2:46 pm - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

10h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$751American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12

4:00 pm - 1:01 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 01m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Miami

6:20 am - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

18h 39m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$751American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12

4:57 pm - 1:46 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:46 pm - 11:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

10h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$759American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

5:12 pm - 1:46 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:46 pm - 10:26 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

8h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$759American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

5:42 pm - 1:22 pmTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:45 am - 11:38 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

27h 53m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$901United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

8:15 am - 11:25 amTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:40 am - 9:59 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

13h 19m1 stop San Francisco

$930United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

8:15 am - 11:25 amTUS Tucson-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:45 am - 11:38 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TUS Tucson

27h 53m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$930United Airlines

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

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How much is a round-trip flight from Tucson to San José? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Tucson to San José departing in april.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tucson to San José?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tucson to San José. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to San José? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Tucson to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to San José at $514 round-trip.
•July ($1,191) and December ($1,063) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 131% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Tucson to San José?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Tucson to San José:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Tucson to San José?
A nonstop flight from Tucson to San José takes 00m, covering 2,289 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Tucson 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 much should I expect to pay for a Tucson to San José flight?
Round-trip flights from Tucson to San José range from $545 to $837, with an average of $674 over the past 12 months. Anything below $545 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Tucson to San José changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $519 to $3,002. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Tucson to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from Tucson to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $531, which is 79% above the typical average for this route.
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 averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from Tucson to San José?
Flights from Tucson to San José usually depart from Tucson (TUS) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Tucson to San José pass through?
One-stop flights from Tucson to San José most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tucson to San José?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Tucson to San José. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $628 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $804, a difference of $176.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Tucson to San José?
Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 04m, compared with 9h 09m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 10h 12m via Denver Intl (DEN).
What is the time difference between Tucson and San José?
San José is 1 hour ahead of Tucson (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San José?
Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Friday flights average $628, about $176 less than Tuesday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tucson to San José trip for September. Fares historically average $514 round-trip in that month - typically $677 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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