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Flights from San Jose to Tucson

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Tucson. The easiest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 7h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 31m
SJOTUSIAH

San Jose to Tucson at a glance

Fastest journey7h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Tucson

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SJO Houston (IAH) TUS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 31m
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SJO Dallas (DFW) TUS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 43m
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SJO Denver (DEN) TUS
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 39m
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SJO Atlanta (ATL) TUS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 52m
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SJO Chicago (ORD) TUS
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 51m
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SJO Los Angeles (LAX) TUS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~9h 53m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,710 km2,304 miles
Journey time
7h 31mestimate
Time difference
-1hTucson vs San Jose
Currency in Tucson
USD
Airports
SJO → TUS

Flights from San Jose to Tucson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Tucson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Dallas and Denver. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Tucson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,710 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Tucson?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN) and Atlanta (ATL). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Tucson?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TUS).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Tucson?
Tucson is 1 hour behind San Jose.

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