Seattle to Tucson (SEA–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
OO9793
OO SkyWest
7:32 AM
MDT
9:53 AM
MST
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL326
DL Delta
221
9:25 AM
MDT
12:29 PM
MST
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2251
DL Delta
BCS1
9:30 AM
MDT TA
12:38 PM
MST
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS648
AS Alaska
73J
12:32 PM
MDT
3:01 PM
MST
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS638
AS Alaska
73H
7:56 PM
MDT
10:59 PM
MST
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AS767
AS Alaska
73J
5:15 AM
MST
8:42 AM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2251
DL Delta
BCS1
1:30 PM
MST TM
4:56 PM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS641
AS Alaska
B39M
3:43 PM
MST
7:10 PM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Tucson
3 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 1,217 mi 3h 3m nonstop -1h behind 31 1-stop hubs

SEA–TUS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,217 miles in approximately 3h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 14 73H, 73J 3h03-3h29 83% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 14 221, BCS1 3h04-4h08 83% SkyTeam
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 3h21 83%
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
BCS1 Airbus A220-100 – DL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 48%)
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 48%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to TUS direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,324
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
SEA → TUS
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
0%
Return
TUS → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → TUS delays →

Other ways to reach Tucson from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric SEA→TUS BFI→TUS
Distance from SEA 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 29 1
Flight time 3h 3m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Tucson International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Tucson is 1 hour behind Seattle.
SEA: MDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
1,217 mi / 1,958 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m to 4h 8m.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance1,217 mi / 1,958 km
Flight time3h 3m to 4h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights29 out / 21 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Tucson International Airport take approximately 3h 3m to 4h 8m. The route covers 1,217 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from SEA to TUS. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBA, BZN, YEG, APA, AUS, OKC, OMA, MKC, SAT, GNV, CLT, YYZ, MIA, LAS, MDW, PHX, LAX, SLC, SFO, PDX, MSP, DFW, SAN, ATL, DEN, YYC, ORD, IAH, SNA, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tucson is 1 hour behind Seattle.
Yes, return flights from TUS to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. 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 SEA to TUS

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SEA to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to TUS ranges from 3 hours 3 minutes to 4 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,217 miles (1,958 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).