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

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Houston to Tucson
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 943 mi 2h 37m nonstop -2h behind 92 1-stop hubs

HOU–TUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. KAI and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 943 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 92 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
KAI KAI 1 – – 67% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 67% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KAI + WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
92
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
852
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric HOU→TUS IAH→TUS CLL→TUS
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 2 36 –
Flight time 2h 37m 2h 35m 2h
Departure OTP 67% – –
Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights · College Station (CLL) to Tucson flights · Austin (AUS) 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 37m to 2h 55m.
Facts

HOU–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance943 mi / 1,518 km
Flight time2h 37m to 2h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections92 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 37m to 2h 55m. The route covers 943 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: KAI and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from HOU to TUS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDD, MAF, ELP, SAF, LRD, SCF, AUS, FTW, DRO, SAT, AFW, AZA, EAR, OKC, TEX, ICT, ASE, APA, MTJ, SUS, COS, BJC, SNA, TLC, VNY, MTY, MKC, BUR, DSI, SJD, PSP, DSM, OMA, SBA, STL, CID, GRR, SRQ, PDK, BZN, STS, SJC, PVR, MSP, PWK, CCR, FAT, OAK, BNA, IND, NUQ, APF, ATW, OPF, SDF, SEA, HIO, FLL, SFO, GSO, IAD, CLT, PDX, ORD, MIA, ILM, CHS, YYZ, TEB, NAS, YYC, MMU, BED, BFI, YUL, HPN, EWR, DAL, ATL, BGI, SLC, DFW, PHX, LAS, LAX, IAH, SAN, DEN, MDW, CHD, 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, CLL and AUS. 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 KAI and 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 37 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 943 miles (1,518 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

92 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).