Santa Monica to Tucson (SMO–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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454 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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 2 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 3h 55m XE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson flights
SFO San Francisco ~5h 27m → ACEKOO San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson flights
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Santa Monica to Tucson
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
454 mi 3h 55m nonstop

SMO–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 Santa Monica flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
LAS ~3h 55m SFO ~5h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
17
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
SMO → TUS
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
Return
TUS → SMO
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tucson from Santa Monica

Nearby airports with service to Tucson International Airport.
Metric SMO→TUS LAX→TUS HHR→TUS
Distance from SMO – 6 mi 9 mi
Nonstop airlines – 20 1
Weekly flights ~1 164 –
Flight time 3h 55m 1h 28m 1h
Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson flights · Hawthorne (HHR) to Tucson flights · Burbank (BUR) to Tucson flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMO with service to Tucson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tucson is 0 hours the same as Santa Monica.
SMO: PDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica, it's 6:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
454 mi / 731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

SMO–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance454 mi / 731 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SMO
Full nameSanta Monica Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 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 SMO to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Tucson International Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 454 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from TUS to SMO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, HHR and BUR. 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 SMO to TUS

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SMO to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMO to TUS is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 454 miles (731 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Hawthorne (HHR) and Burbank (BUR).