TUS - SJO

$281 Find Cheap Flights from Tucson to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Tucson to San José departing on 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tucson to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tucson to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$466
Typical prices: $721-$572
United Airlines
Tue 5/5Fri 5/15
TUS - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$281
Typical prices: $269-$332
Copa Airlines
Fri 4/17
TUS - SJO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $466 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Tucson and San José. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $373 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 37m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Tucson to San José (TUS-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tucson to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tucson to San José

Tue, May 5 - Fri, May 15
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:37 pm
TUS
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SJO
12h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 9:21 pm
SJO
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TUS
14h 26m
1 stop
$466United Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Sep 4
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 11:56 am
TUS
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SJO
22h 56m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:21 pm - 11:03 am
SJO
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TUS
22h 42m
2 stops
$471Delta
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, Apr 30
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:22 pm
TUS
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SJO
7h 22m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 8:59 am
SJO
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TUS
19h 51m
1 stop
$475American Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Sep 4
American Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 11:50 am
TUS
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SJO
17h 35m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 12:22 pm
SJO
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TUS
24h 25m
1 stop
$480American Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Fri, Sep 4
American Airlines Logo
3:54 pm - 1:58 pm
TUS
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SJO
21h 04m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 8:42 am
SJO
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TUS
20h 45m
1 stop
$484American Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Fri, May 15
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 11:56 am
TUS
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SJO
27h 46m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:20 pm - 10:24 am
SJO
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TUS
22h 04m
2 stops
$529Delta
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 14
American Airlines Logo
12:01 pm - 9:36 pm
TUS
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SJO
8h 35m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 8:59 am
SJO
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TUS
19h 51m
1 stop
$533American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:36 pm
TUS
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SJO
15h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 8:59 am
SJO
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TUS
10h 24m
1 stop
$534American Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Thu, May 28
American Airlines Logo
5:07 pm - 1:04 pm
TUS
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SJO
18h 57m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 9:49 am
SJO
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TUS
10h 50m
2 stops
$537American Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 14
American Airlines Logo
7:53 am - 9:36 pm
TUS
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SJO
12h 43m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 10:55 pm
SJO
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TUS
9h 47m
1 stop
$538American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tucson to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tucson to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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 May.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year 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.

The cheapest month for flights from Tucson to San José is November, where tickets cost $487 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $848 and $671 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$281
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Tucson to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tucson 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Tucson to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tucson to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tucson to San José was $281 for a one-way ticket and $466 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tucson and San José?

    A passport is required to fly from Tucson to San José.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Tucson to San José?

    When flying out of Tucson you will be using Tucson. You will be landing at San José, also known as San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tucson to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tucson to San José?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Tucson and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tucson to San José, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tucson to San José are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $616 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $564 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tucson to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tucson to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tucson to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Tucson is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tucson to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Tucson with another airline. Booking your flights between Tucson and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tucson to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Tucson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Tucson to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tucson to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tucson to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9551 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
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All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2026
EWR - EDI
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All good flight was 35 minutes early when arriving in Edinburgh

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

The boarding timing needs to be improved. The flight was delayed again because it took way too long to board. I was already exhausted from sleeping at the airport and spending all day there due to delay from my previous flight that connected in Chicago.

I had a terrible experience. My flight got delayed from Atlanta to Chicago on Monday April 6, 2026, and that led to me missing my next flight to Brussels. United Airlines didn’t provide me with any accommodation for shelter. I had to sleep at the airport in Chicago. The next flight I was put on didn’t leave until the evening hours of Tuesday 4/7/2026.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

The boarding process was straightforward. One pertinent observation regarding all boarding procedures is that if an individual requires assistance or possesses a special status and is part of preboarding, it is advisable to limit the number of passengers who can preboard with them, rather than the entire, sometimes large, companion groups. The seats are uncomfortable, and the entertainment options are significantly inferior compared to other airlines. During the snack service, I requested an additional bag of snacks, but my request was denied. Initially, the flight attendant agreed to my request.becoming a strange accurate moment. The flight duration was four hours.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

United didn’t even try to hold the flight for me. They knew I had a tight connection and when I arrived at the gate less than 10 mins after final boarding the flight had already gone. The gate agent wasn’t even notified that I was on my way. She was told I wasn’t at the airport

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

there are no options s for snack besides cookies would ve nice to have a salty option n

Early morning flight and no food in First Class except a "salmon" box. No thank you. Was informed before take off by Captain that the plane was not serviced before we boarded in Phoenix. How does that happen? Need more frequent additions/turn over on the Entertainment. Thanks

It was the most un-special flight experience in my life.

We called Kayak for a change due to the TSA situation in Atlanta. What we got was a canceled return flight (in error) and we had to find the mistake. Not happy with Kayak who blamed it on AA.

I would have liked vegetarian and gluten free options for evening dinner time flight. I would have like a pillow on the international overnight flight . The veg wrap and oaten desert on the international flight was good

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

Lack of gluten free options in food service. I have Celiac disease and it appears you no longer offer special meals for people with dietary restrictions. I am a frequent flyer traveling into and out of Omaha airport. I have noticed over the course of several months that although our flight typically arrives ahead of schedule (awesome job AA!) - we typically sit on the runway for several minutes waiting for the ground crew to get in place. Not sure if it is a ground crew issue or a gate availability issue (due to construction at this airport). Seems to be more of a ground crew being on time issue.

Arriving plane went to wrong gate. Flight Attendant was late. Was in no Hurry when he arrived. Flight was fine. Plane had to wait 20 minutes to get assigned a gate due to designated gate tied up. barely connected.. Boarded extremely late on final leg of trip.

one crew said "he" didn't serve double alcohol drinks for travelers in exit rows. crew on prior flight did. Is this a AA rule, and the prior crew was being nice? Also, I think we deserve more than a 25% refund for losing first class seats when rescheduling a flight due to weather

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