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

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943 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: YanAir.
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✈ Nonstop

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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 17m WN → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 38m AAASBA → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 25m EJALXJWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 5h 25m WN → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 51m WN → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
SAN San Diego 7h 3m WN → WN San Diego (SAN) to Tucson flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 23m AFAMDL → AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 53m WN → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tucson flights
SEA Seattle 9h 53m WN → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Tucson flights
DAL Dallas ~4h 49m CWGEJALBQ → WN Dallas (DAL) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 943 mi 2h 35m nonstop -2h behind

HOU–TUS had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 943 miles in 2h 35m.

Also explore HOU Routes TUS Routes HOU Live Flights TUS Live Flights HOU Delays TUS Delays
All flights from Tucson (TUS) Tucson to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HOU–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KAI KAI 0 – – 66% – –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 66% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KAI + WN (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 HOU to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
PHX ~4h 17m DFW ~4h 38m DAL ~4h 49m OKC ~4h 50m LAS ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
767
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
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
67%
Return
TUS → HOU
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
81%
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 BPT→TUS
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 78 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 28 –
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 42m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 66% – –
Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights · Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) to Tucson flights · College Station (CLL) 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 35m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance943 mi / 1,518 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 943 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from HOU to TUS: Southwest Airlines, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid.
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, BPT and CLL. 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) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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.

HOU to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to TUS is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 943 miles (1,518 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) and College Station (CLL).