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Flights from Tucson to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Tucson to San Jose. 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
TUSSJOIAH

Tucson to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey7h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Tucson to San Jose

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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TUS Houston (IAH) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 31m
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TUS Dallas (DFW) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 43m
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TUS Denver (DEN) SJO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 39m
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TUS Atlanta (ATL) SJO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 52m
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TUS Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 51m
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TUS Los Angeles (LAX) SJO
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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
+1hSan Jose vs Tucson
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
TUS → SJO

Flights from Tucson to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tucson to San Jose?
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 Tucson to San Jose?
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 Tucson and San Jose?
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 Tucson and San Jose?
Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TUS). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Tucson and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour ahead of Tucson.

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