San Diego to Tucson (SAN–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4139
WN Southwest
B38M
8:35 AM
PDT T1
10:05 AM
MST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1538
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
PDT T1
10:15 AM
MST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2901
WN Southwest
7S7
8:50 AM
PDT T1
10:20 AM
MST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3900
WN Southwest
737
12:15 PM
PDT T1
1:40 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2364
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 PM
PDT T1
8:25 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2420
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 PM
PDT T1
9:20 PM
MST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN287
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 PM
PDT T1
9:20 PM
MST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4118
WN Southwest
7S7
6:15 AM
MST
7:40 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4281
WN Southwest
7M8
4:25 PM
MST
5:50 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN250
WN Southwest
73H
4:40 PM
MST
6:00 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2664
WN Southwest
73H
6:40 PM
MST
8:00 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1508
WN Southwest
B38M
7:00 PM
MST
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to Tucson
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 367 mi 0h 51m nonstop 65 1-stop hubs

SAN–TUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 367 miles in approximately 0h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 7S7, B38M 1h25-1h30 60%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to TUS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,016
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.

Other ways to reach Tucson from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric SAN→TUS SNA→TUS PSP→TUS
Distance from SAN 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 2
Weekly flights 15 1 1
Flight time 0h 51m 0h 59m 1h 13m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Tucson International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tucson is 0 hours the same as San Diego.
SAN: PDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
367 mi / 591 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m to 1h 30m.

SAN–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance367 mi / 591 km
Flight time0h 51m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Tucson International Airport take approximately 0h 51m to 1h 30m. The route covers 367 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from SAN to TUS. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, VNY, PSP, AZA, SAF, SBA, ELP, SJC, APA, OAK, FAT, STS, NUQ, COS, SJD, FTW, BFI, BZN, SAT, AUS, OKC, ICT, XNA, OMA, HOU, PVR, STL, YYC, PWK, PDK, GRR, IND, BNA, SDF, APF, OPF, CHS, NAS, TEB, BED, FLL, HPN, YYZ, IAD, CLT, MIA, DAL, EWR, LAX, HNL, SFO, PHX, ATL, LAS, ORD, SLC, DEN, IAH, DFW, PDX, MDW, SEA, MSP, HND and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TUS to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, PSP and HHR. 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 SAN to TUS

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAN to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to TUS ranges from 0 hours 51 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 367 miles (591 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Hawthorne (HHR).