Richmond to Tucson (RIC–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
1,933 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 8 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 6m AFAMDL → AMDLSK Atlanta (ATL) to Tucson flights
IAH Houston 6h 29m NZUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Tucson flights
DEN Denver 6h 46m F9UAWN → ACLXUA Denver (DEN) to Tucson flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 47m AAASAY → AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tucson flights
ORD Chicago 6h 55m AAACAS → AAAYEI Chicago (ORD) to Tucson flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 16m MX → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 6m MX → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 23m MX → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Tucson
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,933 mi 4h 32m nonstop -3h behind

RIC–TUS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
ATL ~6h 6m IAH ~6h 29m DEN ~6h 46m DFW ~6h 47m ORD ~6h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
352
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
RIC → TUS
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
63%
Return
TUS → RIC
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric RIC→TUS IAD→TUS BWI→TUS
Distance from RIC – 100 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 4h 32m 4h 17m 4h 21m
Departure OTP 89% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Tucson flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC 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 Richmond.
RIC: EDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 3:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
1,933 mi / 3,110 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 32m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,933 mi / 3,110 km
Flight time4h 32m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Tucson International Airport take about 4h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,933 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver.
Tucson is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. 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.

Flights from RIC to TUS

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to TUS is about 4 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,933 miles (3,110 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).