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

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1,538 mi airlines 28/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1251
DL Delta
739
12:32 AM
EDT TS
1:28 AM
MST
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL937
DL Delta
739
10:25 AM
EDT TS
11:30 AM
MST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL730
DL Delta
739
4:06 PM
EDT TS
5:06 PM
MST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3385
AM Aeromexi
321
8:56 PM
EDT TS
11:01 PM
MST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL886
DL Delta
739
6:25 AM
MST TM
12:42 PM
EDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF5906
AF Air France
321
7:00 AM
MST TM
12:26 PM
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4695
AM Aeromexi
321
7:00 AM
MST TM
12:26 PM
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL937
DL Delta
739
12:40 PM
MST
7:04 PM
EDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL730
DL Delta
739
6:24 PM
MST TM
12:48 AM+1
EDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Atlanta to Tucson
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,538 mi 3h 56m nonstop -3h behind 39 1-stop hubs

ATL–TUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,538 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 21 739 3h56-4h05 55% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 321 4h05 55% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AM
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (28 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
4
flights
Wed
4
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
28
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,667
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
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
100%
Return
TUS → ATL
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays → TUS delays →

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 56m to 4h 5m.
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 56m to 4h 5m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 36 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 3h 56m to 4h 5m. The route covers 1,538 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from ATL to TUS. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, SAT, MKC, XNA, CLT, MTJ, GNV, GRR, OMA, SRQ, APF, SDF, BZN, MIA, YEG, YYZ, HPN, BFI, DAL, IAH, MDW, DFW, HOU, OKC, LAS, PHX, ORD, SLC, SAN, DEN, MSP, SEA, LAX, PDX, SNA, SFO, LOS, YYC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ATL to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to TUS ranges from 3 hours 56 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,538 miles (2,475 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.