Detroit to Tucson (DTW–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
1,662 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 49m AAAMDL → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 5h 58m ACAFDL → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 6m AAAFAM → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 6h 12m AAACAM → AAAYEK Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 42m AFDLKE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 46m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tucson flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 53m AFAMDL → AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 6h 56m AMDLF9 → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 10m AFAMDL → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
SAN San Diego 7h 39m AFDLKL → WN San Diego (SAN) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,662 mi 4h 1m nonstop -3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and TUS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore DTW Routes TUS Routes DTW Live Flights TUS Live Flights DTW Delays TUS Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DTW–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 50% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
SLN ~4h 52m PHX ~5h 49m DEN ~5h 58m MCI ~6h 5m DFW ~6h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,140
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
DTW → TUS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
75%
Return
TUS → DTW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric DTW→TUS GRR→TUS
Distance from DTW – 120 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 4h 1m 3h 16m
Departure OTP 50% –
Grand Rapids (GRR) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of DTW 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 Detroit.
DTW: EDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 3:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
1,662 mi / 2,674 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 1m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,662 mi / 2,674 km
Flight time4h 1m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 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 DTW to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tucson International Airport take about 4h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 1,662 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Tucson is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from TUS to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRR. 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 DTW to TUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to TUS is about 4 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,662 miles (2,674 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grand Rapids (GRR).