Tucson to San Diego (TUS–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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367 mi airlines 27/wk
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WN4118
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 AM
MST
7:25 AM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2004
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
MST
7:40 AM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4281
WN Southwest
7M8
4:25 PM
MST
5:50 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN199
WN Southwest
7M8
5:10 PM
MST
6:40 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1614
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 PM
MST
7:05 PM
PDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2664
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
MST
7:30 PM
PDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1508
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 PM
MST
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4139
WN Southwest
7M8
8:35 AM
PDT T1
10:05 AM
MST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN37
WN Southwest
737
8:35 AM
PDT T1
10:05 AM
MST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3752
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 AM
PDT T1
10:10 AM
MST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1538
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
PDT T1
10:15 AM
MST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3276
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
PDT T1
10:20 AM
MST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2901
WN Southwest
7S7
8:50 AM
PDT T1
10:20 AM
MST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3900
WN Southwest
7S7
12:15 PM
PDT T1
1:40 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1693
WN Southwest
B38M
1:15 PM
PDT T1
2:40 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN287
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 PM
PDT T1
8:00 PM
MST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1863
WN Southwest
7S7
7:30 PM
PDT T1
9:05 PM
MST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2420
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 PM
PDT T1
9:20 PM
MST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tucson to San Diego
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 367 mi 1h nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

TUS–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 367 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TUS–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 26 7M8, 7S7 1h20-1h30 100%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (26 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 SAN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
988
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 → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → 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 → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric TUS→SAN PHX→SAN
Distance from TUS 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6
Weekly flights 27 254
Flight time 1h 1h
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Diego is 0 hours the same as Tucson.
TUS: MST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 6:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
367 mi / 591 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 30m.

TUS–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance367 mi / 591 km
Flight time1h to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 26 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 30m. The route covers 367 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from TUS to SAN. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, VNY, SNA, SBA, ELP, ABQ, OAK, SJC, BFI, SAT, AUS, OMA, YYC, SGR, APF, DTW, CMH, FLL, PHL, TEB, PDX, IAH, LAX, HNL, LAS, DFW, PHX, DEN, SFO, ATL, SLC, HOU, SEA, DAL, ORD, MDW, MSP and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAN 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 SAN

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TUS to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to SAN ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 367 miles (591 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).