Albuquerque to Tucson (ABQ–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ABQ Airport Page →
321 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 2h 57m AAASPD → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 50m WN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
SAN San Diego 4h 13m WN → WN San Diego (SAN) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 4h 20m ACCMUA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 33m AAAFAM → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 7m AAAYBA → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 50m ACNHNZ → ACEKUA San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 55m AFDLVS → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tucson flights
SEA Seattle 7h 25m ASDLJL → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 7h 35m ACCMEK → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albuquerque to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
321 mi 1h 5m nonstop -1h behind

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

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All flights from Tucson (TUS) Tucson to Albuquerque flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PHX ~2h 57m LAS ~3h 50m SAN ~4h 13m DEN ~4h 20m LAX ~4h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
375
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
ABQ → TUS
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
88%
Return
TUS → ABQ
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric ABQ→TUS SAF→TUS DRO→TUS
Distance from ABQ – 49 mi 159 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 8m 1h 4m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Santa Fe (SAF) to Tucson flights · Durango (DRO) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Tucson is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 5:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
321 mi / 516 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

ABQ–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance321 mi / 516 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 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 ABQ to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Tucson International Airport take about 1h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 321 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Diego.
Tucson is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from TUS to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAF and DRO. 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 ABQ to TUS

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ABQ to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to TUS is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 321 miles (516 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 Santa Fe (SAF) and Durango (DRO).