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Flights from San Jose to Tucson
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Tucson. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Las Vegas, about 3h 05m door to door (235 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 05m
San Jose to Tucson at a glance
Fastest journey3h 05mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Las Vegas
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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SJC Phoenix (PHX) TUS
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Fri19:00 SJC20:39 PHX0h 51m connection21:30 PHX22:05 TUSSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Las Vegas (LAS) TUS
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Tue17:00 SJC18:14 LAS0h 46m connection19:00 LAS20:08 TUSSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) TUS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Thu11:45 SJC12:52 LAX0h 53m connection13:45 LAX14:59 TUSSouthwest Airlines
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SJC San Diego (SAN) TUS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon18:15 SJC19:33 SAN0h 57m connection20:30 SAN21:42 TUSSouthwest Airlines
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SJC Salt Lake City (SLC) TUS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat09:45 SJC12:30 SLC2h 30m connection15:00 SLC15:42 TUSSkyWest
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
- 1,147 km712 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 05mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hTucson vs San Jose
- Currency in Tucson
- USD
- Airports
- SJC → 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 Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. 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 3h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,147 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Tucson?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Tucson?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TUS).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Tucson?
Tucson is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.





