San Jose to Tucson (SJC–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJC Airport Page →
721 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 3h 33m AABACTF → A8AAAS Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 40m EJAF9WN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
SAN San Diego 3h 43m ASLXJWN → WN San Diego (SAN) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 3h 44m AFAMCI → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 5h 20m ACCMUA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 21m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tucson flights
PDX Portland 5h 48m ASDEEJA → AS Portland (PDX) to Tucson flights
SEA Seattle 6h 20m AFAMAS → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 52m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
DAL Dallas 8h 43m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
721 mi 1h 25m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between SJC and TUS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SJC Routes TUS Routes SJC Live Flights TUS Live Flights SJC Delays TUS Delays
All flights from Tucson (TUS) Tucson to San Jose flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
PHX ~3h 33m LAS ~3h 40m SAN ~3h 43m LAX ~3h 44m DEN ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
423
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJC → TUS
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
88%
Return
TUS → SJC
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric SJC→TUS OAK→TUS SFO→TUS
Distance from SJC – 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 11
Weekly flights – 1 27
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 44m 2h 19m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Tucson flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson flights · Concord (CCR) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tucson is 0 hours the same as San Jose.
SJC: PDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 6:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
721 mi / 1,160 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

SJC–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance721 mi / 1,160 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Tucson International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 721 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Diego.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TUS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from TUS to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and CCR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJC to TUS

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to TUS is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 721 miles (1,160 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Concord (CCR).