Denver to Tucson (DEN–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–TUS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 639 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 44 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h55-2h05 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX | 28 | 319, 320, 738, E7W | 2h03-2h15 | Star Alliance | AC, LX | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tucson from Denver
| Metric | DEN→TUS | BJC→TUS | COS→TUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 86 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 24m | 2h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 95% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · TUS: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Tucson.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
DEN–TUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to TUS
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 86 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to TUS is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 639 miles (1,029 km). There are approximately 86 weekly flights outbound and 90 return, totaling 176 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).