Atlanta to Tucson (ATL–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,538 mi airlines charter/private 26/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 15m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL937+6
DL Delta
739
11:35 AM
EDT TS
12:19 PM
MST
3h 44m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK3293cs
SK S
739
8:50 PM
EDT TS
9:44 PM
MST
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1251+5
DL Delta
739
8:51 PM
EDT TS
9:45 PM
MST
3h 54m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3385cs
AM Aeromexi
739
8:54 PM
EDT TS
9:42 PM
MST
3h 48m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL6345cs
KL KLM
739
6:00 AM
MST TM
12:30 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3028cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
6:00 AM
MST TM
12:37 PM
EDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL886+7
DL Delta
739
6:00 AM
MST TM
12:37 PM
EDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LA8738cs
LA LATAM Chile
739
6:00 AM
MST TM
12:37 PM
EDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF5906cs
AF Air France
739
6:00 AM
MST TM
12:37 PM
EDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK3294cs
SK S
739
6:00 AM
MST TM
12:37 PM
EDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4695cs
AM Aeromexi
739
6:00 AM
MST TM
12:37 PM
EDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL937+6
DL Delta
739
1:29 PM
MST TM
8:11 PM
EDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 36m AAAFAM AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 40m AAAFAM AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 5h 47m AFAMDL EKUA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 6h 8m ACAFAM ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 29m AMDLF9 WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 6h 57m AAACAF AAAYEK Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 57m AFAMDL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 3m AAAFAM AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
SAN San Diego 7h 21m AFAMDL WN San Diego (SAN) to Tucson flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 15m AFAMCA ACEKUA San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Atlanta to Tucson
1 carrier, 26 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,538 mi 3h 51m nonstop -3h behind

ATL–TUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,538 miles in approximately 3h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, SK 14 739 3h44-3h54 77% SkyTeam AM, SK
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AM, DL, SK
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to TUS direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,423
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → TUS
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
86%
Return
TUS → ATL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays → TUS delays →

Other ways to reach Tucson from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric ATL→TUS PDK→TUS HSV→TUS
Distance from ATL 18 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 26 2
Flight time 3h 51m 3h 57m 3h 15m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to Tucson International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Tucson is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 3:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
1,538 mi / 2,475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 51m gate to gate.
Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

ATL–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,538 mi / 2,475 km
Flight time3h 51m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights26 out / 54 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Tucson International Airport take about 3h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 1,538 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ATL to TUS: Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Phoenix Sky Harbor and George Bush Intercontinental.
Tucson is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from TUS to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PDK, HSV and TYS. 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 ATL to TUS

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ATL to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to TUS is about 3 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,538 miles (2,475 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Phoenix Sky Harbor and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Huntsville (HSV) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).