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

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Charlotte to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,732 mi 4h 44m nonstop -3h behind 80 1-stop hubs

CLT–TUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,732 miles in approximately 4h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 67% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
80
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,519
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric CLT→TUS GSO→TUS
Distance from CLT – 83 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 –
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 4h 44m 4h 36m
Departure OTP 67% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

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 4h 44m.
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).

Facts

CLT–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,732 mi / 2,787 km
Flight time4h 44m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections80 hubs
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 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 CLT to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tucson International Airport take approximately 4h 44m. The route covers 1,732 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDD, APA, PDK, SCF, BJC, FTW, SHV, HHH, STL, MKC, ELP, DSI, AZA, OKC, TEX, GRR, HOU, AUS, XNA, MTJ, SAT, CID, SUS, OMA, APF, CVG, GNV, ICT, PWK, IND, BNA, DSM, SRQ, IAD, GSO, SDF, PSP, ILM, SBA, VNY, OPF, TEB, AFW, ASE, MMU, ATW, CHS, FLL, YYZ, BED, BZN, SJD, CCR, MIA, YUL, NAS, OAK, HPN, BFI, NUQ, EWR, DAL, YYC, BGI, ATL, MDW, ORD, IAH, DFW, PHX, SLC, SNA, LAS, SAN, MSP, DEN, LAX, PDX, SEA and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tucson is 3 hours behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from TUS to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 by nonstop service from American Airlines.

CLT to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to TUS ranges from 4 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,732 miles (2,787 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MDD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).