Tucson to Chicago (TUS–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

TUS Airport Page →
1,435 mi airlines charter/private 77/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 34m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
RJ7851cs
RJ Royal Jordanian
321
5:00 AM
MST
10:36 AM
CDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB4143
IB Iberia
321
5:00 AM
MST
10:36 AM
CDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5726+1
BA British
738
6:00 AM
MST
11:32 AM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7111cs
EI Aer Lingus
738
6:00 AM
MST
11:32 AM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2675+3
AA American
319
6:37 AM
MST T1
12:04 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA5727cs
BA British
319
6:45 AM
MST
12:18 PM
CDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5266
UA United
E7W
7:25 AM
MST
1:10 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4672
UA United
E7W
12:08 PM
MST
5:49 PM
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7334cs
EI Aer Lingus
319
12:28 PM
MST T1
6:05 PM
CDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4103cs
AY Finnair
738
12:29 PM
MST T1
6:10 PM
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2867+2
AA American
738
12:29 PM
MST T1
6:10 PM
CDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2867+2
AA American
738
9:48 AM
CDT T3
11:39 AM
MST
3h 51m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6038cs
EK Emirates
E7W
7:45 PM
CDT T2
10:02 PM
MST
4h 17m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5719+1
UA United
E7W
7:50 PM
CDT T2
10:16 PM
MST
4h 26m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2661+4
AA American
319
9:09 PM
CDT T3
11:01 PM
MST
3h 52m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7145cs
RJ Royal Jordanian
319
9:09 PM
CDT T3
10:57 PM
MST
3h 48m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4047cs
AY Finnair
319
9:09 PM
CDT T3
11:01 PM
MST
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2335cs
QR Qatar
319
9:09 PM
CDT T3
10:57 PM
MST
3h 48m
8%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 19m AAASPD AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 21m ACUAWN AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 45m AAAYBA AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 6m WN AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 6h 22m LHUA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 44m AFAMDL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 46m AAAMAS AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 25m DLKLVS AAACAF Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 7h 31m WN AAACAS San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 51m ACLXJUA AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tucson to Chicago
3 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,435 mi 3h 36m nonstop +2h ahead

TUS–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,435 miles in approximately 3h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TUS–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, EI, IB, QR, RJ 14 319, 738 3h27-3h41 58% Oneworld AY, BA, EI, IB, QR, RJ
UA United Airlines 14 E7W 3h41-3h45 58% Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 58%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, BA, EI
321 Airbus A321 – IB, RJ
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AY, BA, EI
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 ORD direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,635
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 → ORD
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
81%
Return
ORD → TUS
24%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
24%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric TUS→ORD PHX→ORD
Distance from TUS 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 18
Weekly flights 77 324
Flight time 3h 36m 2h 41m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Tucson.
TUS: MST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,435 mi / 2,309 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 36m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

TUS–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,435 mi / 2,309 km
Flight time3h 36m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights77 out / 49 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 3h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 1,435 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from TUS to ORD: American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Tucson.
Yes, return flights from ORD 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 ORD

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TUS to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to ORD is about 3 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,435 miles (2,309 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).