Tucson to Dallas-Fort Worth (TUS–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA2193
AA American
321
5:00 AM
MST
9:21 AM
MDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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BA5719
BA British
321
6:00 AM
MST T1
9:20 AM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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BA5724
BA British
321
6:00 AM
MST T1
10:19 AM
MDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA607
AA American
321
6:00 AM
MST
10:19 AM
MDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA2926
AA American
321
6:02 AM
MST
10:25 AM
MDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA1039
AA American
7M8
7:00 AM
MST
11:23 AM
MDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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BA5720
BA British
7M8
7:00 AM
MST
11:23 AM
MDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA1025
AA American
738
7:00 AM
MST
11:22 AM
MDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA1014
AA American
738
9:43 AM
MST T1
2:00 PM
MDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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BA5721
BA British
320
10:30 AM
MST
1:44 PM
MDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AY5725
AY Finnair
320
10:30 AM
MST
1:44 PM
MDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA2721
AA American
320
11:33 AM
MST
3:47 PM
MDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA2927
AA American
7M8
12:04 PM
MST
4:24 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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F93880
F9 Frontier
A20N
1:28 PM
MST
5:57 PM
MDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA3128
AA American
1:59 PM
MST
7:07 PM
MDT
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA3125
AA American
738
3:42 PM
MST T1
8:05 PM
MDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
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BA4342
BA British
320
8:15 AM
MDT TA
9:45 AM
MST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA1014
AA American
738
8:20 AM
MDT TC
8:53 AM
MST
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA2721
AA American
320
10:15 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
MST
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA2927
AA American
7M8
10:45 AM
MDT
11:14 AM
MST
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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F93879
F9 Frontier
A20N
12:10 PM
MDT TE
12:43 PM
MST
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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BA4343
BA British
738
2:25 PM
MDT TC
3:52 PM
MST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA3125
AA American
738
2:25 PM
MDT TB
2:52 PM
MST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AY4086
AY Finnair
321
5:14 PM
MDT TC
6:46 PM
MST
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA3058
AA American
321
5:56 PM
MDT TB
6:12 PM
MST
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AY5668
AY Finnair
7M8
7:22 PM
MDT
7:56 PM
MST
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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BA4345
BA British
B38M
7:22 PM
MDT TB
8:56 PM
MST
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA2123
AA American
738
8:32 PM
MDT
8:57 PM
MST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1207
AA American
B38M
8:51 PM
MDT TC
9:04 PM
MST
1h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AA1830
AA American
321
9:15 PM
MDT
9:43 PM
MST
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA4344
BA British
321
9:35 PM
MDT TC
11:07 PM
MST
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1048
AA American
321
11:43 PM
MDT
11:58 PM
MST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tucson to Dallas-Fort Worth
4 carriers, 101 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 101 Flights/wk 811 mi 2h 14m nonstop +1h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

TUS–DFW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 811 miles in approximately 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TUS–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 64 320, 321, 738, 7M8 2h14-4h08 76% Oneworld
BA British Airways 28 320, 321, 7M8 2h14-2h23 76% Oneworld
AY Finnair 7 320 2h14 76% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 2 A20N 2h29 76%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA, AY, BA
321 Airbus A321 – AA, BA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA, BA
A20NF9
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AY + BA (99 flights/wk, 98%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (2 flights/wk, 2%)
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 DFW direction.
Mon
15
flights
Tue
14
flights
Wed
14
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
14
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
16
Nonstop flights
101
Outbound / wk
105
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,754
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 → DFW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
92%
Return
DFW → TUS
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric TUS→DFW PHX→DFW
Distance from TUS 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 9
Weekly flights 101 314
Flight time 2h 14m 2h 16m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Tucson.
TUS: MST · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
811 mi / 1,305 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m to 4h 8m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

TUS–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance811 mi / 1,305 km
Flight time2h 14m to 4h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights101 out / 105 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 2h 14m to 4h 8m. The route covers 811 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and Frontier.
There are approximately 101 nonstop flights per week from TUS to DFW. The return direction has about 105 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ELP, ABQ, SCF, LNK, YUM, MTJ, TUL, LIT, ASE, SAT, AUS, PVU, MEM, OMA, SBA, MZT, OAK, SJC, SGR, LUK, DTW, CMH, GRR, JAX, BFI, FLL, SRQ, PHL, TEB, HOU, IAH, HNL, ATL, YYC, PHX, DEN, SAN, LAS, LAX, SFO, ORD, SLC, MSP, SEA, HND, PDX, MIA, SNA and MDW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Tucson.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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 DFW

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and Frontier. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TUS to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to DFW ranges from 2 hours 14 minutes to 4 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 811 miles (1,305 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 206 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ELP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).