Denver to Tucson (DEN–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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639 mi airlines 123/wk
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Flight Schedule 55 flights Verified 12h ago
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AC3974
AC Air Canada
E75L
7:45 AM
MDT
10:04 AM
MST
2h 19m
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WN4012
WN Southwest
B38M
8:35 AM
MDT
9:40 AM
MST
2h 5m
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WN1369
WN Southwest
738
8:40 AM
MDT
9:45 AM
MST
2h 5m
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UA5686
UA United
CR7
8:42 AM
MDT
9:28 AM
MST
1h 46m
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WN2775
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
MDT
9:45 AM
MST
2h
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WN931
WN Southwest
73H
9:25 AM
MDT
10:25 AM
MST
2h
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UA1584
UA United
7M8
11:20 AM
MDT
12:27 PM
MST
2h 7m
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UA419
UA United
7M8
11:20 AM
MDT
12:31 PM
MST
2h 11m
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F92613
F9 Frontier
A21N
12:41 PM
MDT
1:48 PM
MST
2h 7m
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WN250
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
MDT
2:25 PM
MST
2h
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WN428
WN Southwest
7S7
2:10 PM
MDT
3:10 PM
MST
2h
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UA5385
UA United
E7W
2:25 PM
MDT
3:44 PM
MST
2h 19m
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UA282
UA United
319
2:36 PM
MDT
3:47 PM
MST
2h 11m
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WN2541
WN Southwest
7M8
3:00 PM
MDT
4:00 PM
MST
2h
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WN1360
WN Southwest
7S7
3:15 PM
MDT
5:15 PM
MST
2h
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WN4281
WN Southwest
7S7
3:45 PM
MDT
4:45 PM
MST
2h
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AC4252
AC Air Canada
E75L
3:55 PM
MDT
6:13 PM
MST
2h 18m
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UA5651
UA United
E75L
3:55 PM
MDT
5:13 PM
MST
2h 18m
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WN2837
WN Southwest
737
5:10 PM
MDT
6:10 PM
MST
2h
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WN199
WN Southwest
B38M
5:10 PM
MDT
6:10 PM
MST
2h
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WN1508
WN Southwest
7M8
5:20 PM
MDT
6:20 PM
MST
2h
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WN2120
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
MDT
7:20 PM
MST
2h 15m
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AC4092
AC Air Canada
738
7:39 PM
MDT
9:49 PM
MST
2h 10m
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UA1762
UA United
B39M
7:42 PM
MDT
8:33 PM
MST
1h 51m
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WN2122
WN Southwest
73H
8:15 PM
MDT
9:15 PM
MST
2h
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WN2842
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 PM
MDT
11:38 PM
MST
2h 13m
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UA2354
UA United
7M9
6:00 AM
MST
8:53 AM
MDT
1h 53m
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AC3973
AC Air Canada
738
6:00 AM
MST
8:55 AM
MDT
1h 55m
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UA1686
UA United
738
6:00 AM
MST
8:55 AM
MDT
1h 55m
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WN2659
WN Southwest
737
6:40 AM
MST
9:35 AM
MDT
1h 55m
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UA6098
UA United
6:50 AM
MST
10:31 AM
MDT
2h 41m
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AC4585
AC Air Canada
738
6:58 AM
MST
8:53 AM
MDT
1h 55m
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WN4597
WN Southwest
73H
7:10 AM
MST
10:05 AM
MDT
1h 55m
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OO6098
OO SkyWest
7:44 AM
MST
10:22 AM
MDT
1h 38m
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UA6020
UA United
E7W
8:15 AM
MST
10:21 AM
MDT
2h 6m
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AC4149
AC Air Canada
E7W
8:29 AM
MST
10:35 AM
MDT
2h 6m
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WN1569
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 AM
MST
12:20 PM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4598
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 AM
MST
12:20 PM
MDT
1h 55m
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UA5820
UA United
E75L
10:12 AM
MST
1:08 PM
MDT
1h 56m
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UA5598
UA United
CR7
10:13 AM
MST
1:15 PM
MDT
2h 2m
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WN1723
WN Southwest
737
10:27 AM
MST
1:13 PM
MDT
1h 46m
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WN2038
WN Southwest
73H
10:28 AM
MST
1:12 PM
MDT
1h 44m
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AC4131
AC Air Canada
CR7
10:45 AM
MST
12:45 PM
MDT
2h
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F92614
F9 Frontier
A21N
11:17 AM
MST
2:22 PM
MDT
2h 5m
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WN1552
WN Southwest
7S7
11:55 AM
MST
2:55 PM
MDT
2h
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WN2603
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
MST
3:00 PM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1362
WN Southwest
737
12:30 PM
MST
3:25 PM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA2671
UA United
7M8
1:33 PM
MST
4:30 PM
MDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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WN1693
WN Southwest
73H
2:15 PM
MST
5:05 PM
MDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3900
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
MST
5:10 PM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3766
WN Southwest
7S7
4:10 PM
MST
7:05 PM
MDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4038
WN Southwest
737
4:35 PM
MST
7:38 PM
MDT
2h 3m
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CM1291
CM Copa
319
4:43 PM
MST
7:40 PM
MDT
1h 57m
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UA1009
UA United
319
4:43 PM
MST
7:40 PM
MDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AC4083
AC Air Canada
320
5:22 PM
MST
7:20 PM
MDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Denver to Tucson
4 carriers, 123 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 123 Flights/wk 639 mi 1h 46m nonstop -1h behind 47 1-stop hubs

DEN–TUS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 639 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 50 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h-2h15 86%
UA United Airlines 49 319, 7M8, B39M, CR7, E75L, E7W 1h46-2h19 86% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 21 738, E75L 2h10-2h19 86% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 3 A21N 2h07 86%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
A21NF9
B38MWN
B39MUA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (70 flights/wk, 57%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (53 flights/wk, 43%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to TUS direction.
Mon
19
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
18
flights
Fri
19
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
19
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
26
Nonstop flights
123
Outbound / wk
139
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,700
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
DEN → TUS
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
67%
Return
TUS → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → TUS delays →

Other ways to reach Tucson from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric DEN→TUS BJC→TUS
Distance from DEN 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 123 1
Flight time 1h 46m 1h 24m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Tucson International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Tucson is 1 hour behind Denver.
DEN: MDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
639 mi / 1,029 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m to 2h 19m.
Getting to DEN

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

Key statistics for the Denver to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance639 mi / 1,029 km
Flight time1h 46m to 2h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights123 out / 139 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Tucson International Airport take approximately 1h 46m to 2h 19m. The route covers 639 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 123 nonstop flights per week from DEN to TUS. The return direction has about 139 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BJC, SCF, TEX, SAF, MTJ, DRO, EAR, GYR, VNY, DVT, AUS, SAT, SBA, PRC, BZN, OMA, XNA, SHR, YEG, BFI, GRR, SUS, SDF, CLT, SRQ, YYZ, MIA, DAL, HOU, PHX, SLC, LAS, SFO, MDW, DFW, IAH, ATL, LAX, ORD, SAN, SEA, PDX, SNA, MSP, OKC, YYC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tucson is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from TUS to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJC. 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 DEN to TUS

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 123 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to TUS ranges from 1 hours 46 minutes to 2 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 639 miles (1,029 km). There are approximately 123 weekly flights outbound and 139 return, totaling 262 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 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).