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

CLT Airport Page →
1,732 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 1m AAAFAM → AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 4m AAASAY → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 9m AA → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 6h 20m AAF9NH → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 6h 56m AAACAS → AAAYEK Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 6h 59m AAF9UA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 4m AABA → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 29m AACZFJ → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 45m AACZFJ → ACEKUA San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson flights
SAN San Diego 9h 10m AAAS → WN San Diego (SAN) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charlotte to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,732 mi 4h 44m nonstop -3h behind

CLT–TUS had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,732 miles in 4h 44m.

Also explore CLT Routes TUS Routes CLT Live Flights TUS Live Flights CLT Delays TUS Delays
All flights from Tucson (TUS) Tucson to Charlotte flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CLT–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 72% 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ATL ~6h 1m DFW ~6h 4m PHX ~6h 9m DAL ~6h 18m OKC ~6h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,306
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → TUS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
89%
Return
TUS → CLT
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → TUS delays →
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 – –
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 4h 44m 4h 36m
Departure OTP 72% –
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,732 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CLT to TUS: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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.
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 CLT to TUS

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CLT to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).