Philadelphia to Tucson (PHL–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PHL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PHL and TUS. Nearest airports to PHL with scheduled service: Teterboro Airport (TEB, 92 mi) · Wilmington Airport (ILG, 24 mi) · Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 36 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 40m AAEIIB → AAASCTF Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 43m AAAYBA → AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 6h 49m AAACBA → ACLXUA Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 50m AAAFAM → AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 7h 1m AAACAS → AAAYEI Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 7h 11m AAF9NZ → UA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 30m AABAEI → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 13m AABACZ → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
SAN San Diego 8h 29m AA → WN San Diego (SAN) to Tucson flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 39m AADLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and TUS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Tucson (TUS) Tucson to Philadelphia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
PHX ~6h 40m DFW ~6h 43m DEN ~6h 49m ATL ~6h 50m ORD ~7h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
899
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
PHL → TUS
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
Return
TUS → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric PHL→TUS EWR→TUS BWI→TUS
Distance from PHL – 80 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Departure OTP 70% – –
Newark (EWR) to Tucson flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Tucson flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Tucson is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 3:00 PM in Tucson.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Tucson route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 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 PHL to TUS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
Tucson is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from TUS to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR, BWI and TEB. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR), Baltimore (BWI) and Teterboro (TEB).