Traveling from Phoenix to Tucson International Airport (TUS): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Tucson International Airport (TUS) leaving from either of these.
Tucson's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Phoenix. Tucson International Airport is located in Tucson.
To ensure you catch your flight from Phoenix to TUS, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Located around 32 kilometers from central Phoenix, SCF can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Tucson International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
You can book a direct Phoenix to Tucson International Airport (TUS) plane ticket with departures from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Check if flying out of PHX makes more sense for your journey.
Board your direct flight from Phoenix to TUS with American Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of PHX.
On the PHX to TUS route, American Airlines is the go-to airline for most travelers on this route.
Go with American Airlines if punctual service is a priority. Its flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Tucson International Airport touch down as scheduled 84.63% of the time.
You can get to PHX from central Phoenix in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 8 kilometers or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Phoenix to TUS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82.57% of them arriving right on cue.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
If you're heading to AZA from central Phoenix, it'll take you about 40 minutes to arrive by car. The drive is roughly 56 kilometers.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Phoenix to Tucson International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land within the expected time frame. At AZA, that rate is 78.65%.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Reserve a hotel close to TUS if you have a late flight from Phoenix to Tucson International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Grab a Tucson International Airport rental car and explore Tucson and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Phoenix to Tucson International Airport flight.
You'll find TUS at 7005 South Plumer Ave..
Getting from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to central Tucson
From Tucson International Airport, central Tucson is around 21 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport typically takes 3 hours 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Right now, $260 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Tucson International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $413. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Phoenix to TUS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Phoenix to Tucson International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Tucson. October is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Tucson International Airport (TUS), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Phoenix to TUS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Tucson, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Tucson International Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tucson
Start your Tucson trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Tucson International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Tucson when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Saguaro National Park East Unit followed by Airplane Boneyard and National Parks Conservation.
Explore more of the United States
Phoenix is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Tucson. Around 177 kilometers away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Camelback Mountain, Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain and Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room.
Around 161 kilometers north-west of Tucson, Mesa is another favorite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Mesa Arts Center, Commemorative Air Force Museum and Arizona Museum of Natural History.
