Tucson to Denver (TUS–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TUS–DEN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 639 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 37 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h45-1h55 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, LX | 28 | 319, 320, 738 | 1h53-2h09 | Star Alliance | AC, CM, LX | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Tucson
| Metric | TUS→DEN | AZA→DEN | PHX→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TUS | – | 92 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| Weekly flights | 75 | 1 | 343 |
| Flight time | 1h 53m | 1h 18m | 1h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TUS: MST · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
TUS–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TUS to DEN
Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier and SkyWest Airlines. With 75 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TUS to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TUS to DEN is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 639 miles (1,029 km). There are approximately 75 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 143 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA), Phoenix (PHX) and Prescott (PRC).