Phoenix to Tucson (PHX–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.
PHX–TUS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 110 miles in approximately 0h 51m. 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, PD | 109 | 319, 320, CR7, CR9, E75, E75L | 0h24-1h02 | Oneworld | AS, PD | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 24 | 737, 7M8, 7S7 | 0h45-0h55 | – | – | |
| AMF AMF | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tucson from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→TUS | AZA→TUS | PRC→TUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 22 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 152 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 51m | 1h 14m | 2h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · TUS: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Tucson.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
PHX–TUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Phoenix to Tucson Flights
PHX-TUS is a 110-mile connector route that American Airlines operates with regional jets throughout the day. Block time is about 1 hour, with actual airtime under 30 minutes. The route functions as a hub spoke, feeding Tucson-area passengers into American's Phoenix hub for onward connections. Point-to-point demand is minimal since the I-10 drive takes under 2 hours.
Phoenix Sky Harbor is American's largest western hub with nonstop service to over 100 cities. Tucson International Airport is compact and easy to use, with short security lines and close-in parking. Arizona Shuttle and Groome van services offer a ground alternative at about 2 hours. For Tucson residents connecting to destinations beyond TUS's limited nonstop map, the PHX-TUS hop provides single-ticket access to American's full domestic and international network.