Houston to Tucson (HOU–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8:15 PM
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Houston to Tucson
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 943 mi 2h 40m nonstop -2h behind 40 1-stop hubs

HOU–TUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 943 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 737, 7S7 2h40 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to TUS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
AUS ~3h 22m SAT ~3h 41m SCF ~4h 25m LRD ~4h 40m DRO ~4h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
815
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
HOU → TUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
TUS → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric HOU→TUS IAH→TUS AUS→TUS
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 2 23 1
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 52m 0h 57m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights · Austin (AUS) to Tucson flights · Waco (ACT) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Tucson is 2 hours behind Houston.
HOU: CDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 4:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
943 mi / 1,518 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.
Facts

HOU–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance943 mi / 1,518 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 HOU to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Tucson International Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 943 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from HOU to TUS. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, SAT, SCF, LRD, DRO, TEX, BJC, APA, VNY, SBA, MKC, SNA, OMA, SRQ, BZN, APF, MSP, YYC, SDF, SEA, SFO, MIA, GRR, YYZ, HPN, DAL, IAH, SLC, LAS, DFW, ATL, PHX, SAN, DEN, OKC, MDW, LAX, PDX, HCR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tucson is 2 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from TUS to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, AUS and ACT. 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 HOU to TUS

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to TUS ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 943 miles (1,518 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Waco (ACT).