Tucson to Albuquerque (TUS–ABQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tucson to Albuquerque
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 321 mi 1h 8m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

TUS–ABQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 321 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TUS–ABQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to ABQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
SCF ~3h 13m ELP ~3h 22m OAK ~5h 43m SNA ~5h 57m AUS ~6h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
349
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
TUS → ABQ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
ABQ → TUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → ABQ delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albuquerque from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Metric TUS→ABQ PHX→ABQ SVC→ABQ
Distance from TUS – 110 mi 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 0 162 19
Flight time 1h 8m 1h 10m 1h
Departure OTP 100% – –
Phoenix (PHX) to Albuquerque flights · Silver City (SVC) to Albuquerque flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Albuquerque International Sunport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Albuquerque is 0 hours the same as Tucson.
TUS: MST · ABQ: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque.
Distance & Flight Time
321 mi / 516 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m.
Facts

TUS–ABQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Albuquerque route.
Route details
Distance321 mi / 516 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to ABQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport take approximately 1h 8m. The route covers 321 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, ELP, OAK, SNA, AUS, PDX, PHL, FLL, LAS, DAL, IAH, DFW, PHX, DEN, LAX, ORD, SFO, HOU, SAN, SLC, ATL, SEA and MDW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include PHX and SVC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 TUS to ABQ

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

TUS to ABQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to ABQ ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 321 miles (516 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX) and Silver City (SVC).