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 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 451 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 92 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, FJ, PD, QF | 42 | CR7, E75 | 1h33-1h36 | Oneworld | AS, FJ, PD, QF | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, SK, VS | 21 | E75L, E7W | 1h33-1h35 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, SK, VS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h25 | – | – | |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tucson from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→TUS | HHR→TUS | BUR→TUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 4 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 210 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 23m | 1h | 1h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
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, GXA, Hawaiian Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 210 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 23 minutes to 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 451 miles (725 km). There are approximately 210 weekly flights outbound and 247 return, totaling 457 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
92 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hawthorne (HHR), Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).