Mesa to Tucson (AZA–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Mesa to Tucson
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 92 mi 1h 8m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

AZA–TUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines and GXA lead the route. The flight covers 92 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AZA–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1
GXA GXA 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA + SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AZA to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
313
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.

Other ways to reach Tucson from Mesa

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric AZA→TUS PHX→TUS PRC→TUS
Distance from AZA 22 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 13 2
Weekly flights 3 201 1
Flight time 1h 8m 0h 26m 2h 4m
Airports within 200 miles of AZA with service to Tucson International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tucson is 0 hours the same as Mesa.
AZA: MST · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Mesa, it's 6:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
92 mi / 149 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m to 1h 15m.

AZA–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mesa to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance92 mi / 149 km
Flight time1h 8m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 1 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: AZA
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m
Destination: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AZA to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Mesa Gateway Airport to Tucson International Airport take approximately 1h 8m to 1h 15m. The route covers 92 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: GXA and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from AZA to TUS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, ELP, VNY, LAS, SNA, DUG, SLC, COS, PSP, DEN, BZN, DAL, ICT, OAK, AUS, SEA, XNA, OMA, CID, BIL, DSM, YEG, BFI, YYC, GRR, ATW, CVG, MIA, GSO, IND, MSP, HND and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TUS to AZA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX and PRC. 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 AZA to TUS

Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from GXA and Sun Country Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AZA to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AZA to TUS ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 92 miles (149 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX) and Prescott (PRC).