Charlotte to Tucson (CLT–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Charlotte to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,732 mi 3h 40m nonstop -3h behind 40 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CLT and TUS, connecting options are available through 40 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,435
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
CLT → TUS
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
67%
Return
TUS → CLT
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → TUS delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 3:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
1,732 mi / 2,787 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,732 mi / 2,787 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tucson International Airport take approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,732 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CLT to TUS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, SAT, AZA, AUS, BJC, SCF, HOU, TEX, GRR, XNA, MTJ, OMA, APF, GNV, SRQ, SDF, BZN, MIA, YYC, YYZ, HPN, DAL, BFI, ATL, ORD, MDW, DFW, IAH, PHX, SLC, LAS, DEN, SAN, LAX, OKC, MSP, SEA, PDX, SNA and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tucson is 3 hours behind Charlotte.
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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 CLT to TUS

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLT to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to TUS ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,732 miles (2,787 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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