Newark to Tucson (EWR–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

EWR Airport Page →
2,112 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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 55m ACAFAM → AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 55m AAF9QF → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 3m AAUA → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 7h 10m SNTPUA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 7h 28m NZOSSN → UA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 7h 34m AAACAS → AAEKRJ Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 38m TPUA → EJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 43m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 13m ASB6CA → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 29m EJANHNZ → ACUA San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,112 mi 5h 33m nonstop -3h behind

EWR–TUS had nonstop service from WestJet, 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 2,112 miles in 5h 33m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps EWR Routes TUS Routes EWR Live Flights TUS Live Flights EWR Delays TUS Delays
All flights from Tucson (TUS) Tucson to Newark flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop EWR–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (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 EWR to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
ATL ~6h 55m DFW ~6h 55m PHX ~7h 3m DEN ~7h 10m IAH ~7h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,155
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
EWR → TUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
TUS → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric EWR→TUS TEB→TUS JFK→TUS
Distance from EWR – 13 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 5h 33m 4h 46m 4h 48m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Tucson flights · New York (JFK) to Tucson flights · White Plains (HPN) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of EWR 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 Newark.
EWR: EDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 3:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
2,112 mi / 3,399 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 33m gate to gate.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

Facts

EWR–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance2,112 mi / 3,399 km
Flight time5h 33m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 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 EWR to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Tucson International Airport take about 5h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 2,112 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from EWR to TUS: WestJet. 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 5h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Dallas Fort Worth and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TUS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Tucson is 3 hours behind Newark.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, JFK and HPN. 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 EWR to TUS

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) had nonstop service from WestJet, 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.

EWR to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to TUS is about 5 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,112 miles (3,399 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 Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and White Plains (HPN).