Los Angeles to Tucson (LAX–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–TUS is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 451 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, FJ, PD, QF, QR | 35 | CR7, E75L | 1h25-1h37 | Oneworld | AS, AY, FJ, PD, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, SK, VS | 21 | E75L | 1h37-1h40 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, SK, VS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 18 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h18-1h30 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tucson from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→TUS | HHR→TUS | LGB→TUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 4 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 189 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 36m | 1h | 1h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · TUS: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Tucson.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–TUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to TUS
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 189 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to TUS is about 1 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 451 miles (725 km). There are approximately 189 weekly flights outbound and 257 return, totaling 446 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR).