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

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Santa Monica to Tucson
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
454 mi 1h 42m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SMO and TUS, connecting options are available through 11 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMO to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
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.
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 0 18 1
Weekly flights 0 210 –
Flight time 1h 42m 1h 23m 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 1h 42m.
Facts

SMO–TUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Monica to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance454 mi / 731 km
Flight time1h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections11 hubs
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 approximately 1h 42m. The route covers 454 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, SCF, SJC, PHX, OAK, SLC, SFO, SAT, AUS, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 454 miles (731 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Hawthorne (HHR) and Burbank (BUR).