TUS - SJO

$420 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 11/18. 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
$420
Typical prices: $552-$1,341
Delta
Tue 12/9Tue 12/16
TUS - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$224
Typical prices: $350-$366
Delta
Tue 11/18
TUS - SJO • 2 stops
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Delta
Cheapest • from $420 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 16% price drop
October
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tucson to San José

Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:20 pmTUS-SJO
15h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:31 pm - 11:45 pmSJO-TUS
10h 14m1 stop
$420Delta
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:20 pmTUS-SJO
15h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:45 pmSJO-TUS
16h 45m2 stops
$424Delta
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
American Airlines Logo
4:54 pm - 12:13 pmTUS-SJO
18h 19m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:34 am - 10:59 amSJO-TUS
11h 25m2 stops
$444American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 3
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 6:59 amTUS-SJO
11h 59m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:44 pmSJO-TUS
10h 44m1 stop
$450Delta
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Wed, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 18
American Airlines Logo
4:54 pm - 12:13 pmTUS-SJO
18h 19m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:16 pm - 9:40 amSJO-TUS
19h 24m1 stop
$453American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 3
Delta Logo
12:14 pm - 6:59 amTUS-SJO
17h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:07 pmSJO-TUS
16h 07m2 stops
$454Delta
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 17
United Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 1:15 pmTUS-SJO
18h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 9:38 pmSJO-TUS
12h 58m1 stop
$504United Airlines
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Sun, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 27
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:39 pmTUS-SJO
12h 09m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 9:09 pmSJO-TUS
14h 24m1 stop
$534United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 17
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 8:30 pmTUS-SJO
14h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 10:40 pmSJO-TUS
14h 40m2 stops
$539Southwest
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Thu, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 10
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 7:40 pmTUS-SJO
12h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 9:55 pmSJO-TUS
13h 55m2 stops
$753Southwest
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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 December.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Tucson to San José clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Tucson to San José, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San José, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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 September, where tickets cost $541 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $811 and $772 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tucson to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Tucson to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$224
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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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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 $224 for a one-way ticket and $420 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, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tucson to San José are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $608 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $657 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 3 airlines serving 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4238 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

8.0 ExcellentTODD, Nov 2025DAL - CMH
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Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

Delayed delayed delayed and no offer for food or vouchers

A couple ladies from the crew were so rude and nasty. Thought they were mad at having to be there especially if you asked a question. This will make me think twice next time if I book a flight with you.

Ring in first class for an overnight flight, there was no blankets nor pillows for first class customers.

I didn't like that my paid for seat was changed 2 hours before my flight.

Overall, a good experience. The food, however, was subpar. The breakfast was a joke.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Wonderful crew and early arrival to our destination. It was so nice to have free wifi access and movies too. Thank you!

Very friendly and efficient and smooth boarding. We were even way early arriving at my destination. Thank you.

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