Denver to Tucson (DEN–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEN–TUS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 639 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 54 | 319, 738, 7M8, E7W | 2h02-2h19 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 27 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h-2h15 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tucson from Denver
| Metric | DEN→TUS | BJC→TUS | COS→TUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 102 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 24m | 1h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
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 Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 102 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to TUS ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 639 miles (1,029 km). There are approximately 102 weekly flights outbound and 113 return, totaling 215 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Aspen (ASE).