Tucson to Atlanta (TUS–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,538 mi airlines 36/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL886
DL Delta
739
6:25 AM
MST TM
12:42 PM
EDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF5906
AF Air France
321
7:00 AM
MST TM
12:26 PM
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4695
AM Aeromexi
321
7:00 AM
MST TM
12:26 PM
EDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL730
DL Delta
739
3:24 PM
MST TM
9:55 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL937
DL Delta
739
4:21 PM
MST
10:53 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL730
DL Delta
739
1:16 PM
EDT TS
2:14 PM
MST
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
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DL937
DL Delta
739
2:58 PM
EDT TS
3:27 PM
MST
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AM3385
AM Aeromexi
321
8:56 PM
EDT TS
11:01 PM
MST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1251
DL Delta
739
10:00 PM
EDT TS
10:44 PM
MST
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tucson to Atlanta
3 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 1,538 mi 3h 8m nonstop +3h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

TUS–ATL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,538 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TUS–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 21 739 3h17-3h32 100% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 321 3h26 100% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 321 3h26 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AF, AM
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (35 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, TUS to ATL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to ATL.
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One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,629
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
TUS → ATL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
73%
Return
ATL → TUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric TUS→ATL PHX→ATL
Distance from TUS 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 8
Weekly flights 36 209
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 10m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
TUS: MST · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 9:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,538 mi / 2,475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m to 3h 32m.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

TUS–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance1,538 mi / 2,475 km
Flight time3h 8m to 3h 32m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights36 out / 28 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 3h 8m to 3h 32m. The route covers 1,538 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from TUS to ATL. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIT, MEM, ELP, ABQ, TUL, MTJ, OMA, PSP, AUS, ASE, SAT, TMB, DTW, CMH, JAX, SGR, FLL, SRQ, PHL, GRR, TEB, OAK, SJC, HPN, HOU, IAH, DFW, YYC, HNL, SAN, LAS, DAL, PHX, DEN, SFO, MDW, MSP, LAX, SLC, ORD, SEA, HND, SNA, MIA and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
Yes, return flights from ATL to TUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX. 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 TUS to ATL

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TUS to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to ATL ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,538 miles (2,475 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).