Raleigh/Durham to Tucson (RDU–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 7m AFAMDL AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 15m AAASWN AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 24m AAASCX AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 6h 27m F9UAWN ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 6h 44m F9NHNZ EKUA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 7h 13m AAASCX AAAYEK Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 35m EJAKAIWN WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 39m AAAFAS AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 54m NZUAVA ACEKUA San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson flights
SEA Seattle 10h 6m ASAYDL ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Tucson flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
821
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → TUS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
75%
Return
TUS → RDU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → TUS delays →

Other ways to reach Tucson from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric RDU→TUS GSO→TUS ILM→TUS
Distance from RDU 66 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Tucson International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Tucson is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Tucson.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

RDU–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Tucson route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to TUS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Dallas Fort Worth.
Tucson is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from TUS to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO and ILM. 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Wilmington (ILM).