Los Angeles to Tucson (LAX–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–TUS is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 451 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 42 | CR7, E75, E75L | 1h26-1h36 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 21 | CR7, E75, E75L | 1h32-1h35 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 21 | E75L, E7W | 1h27-1h31 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 21 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h20-1h27 | – | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 14 | E7W | 1h27-1h31 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 11 | E75L, E7W | 1h25-1h30 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | E7W | 1h25 | SkyTeam | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 7 | CR7 | 1h32 | Oneworld | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tucson from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→TUS | HHR→TUS | SNA→TUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 4 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 144 | 1 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h | 1h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
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, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 144 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to TUS ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 451 miles (725 km). There are approximately 144 weekly flights outbound and 170 return, totaling 314 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Santa Ana (SNA) and Santa Barbara (SBA).