Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson (TUS) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Tucson International Airport, with about 52 flights a week in July 2026. The 451-mile flight takes about 1h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 451 mi · 726 km
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 70%
Airlines flying LAX to TUS
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 42 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 111,879 | 1h 30m |
| Southwest Airlines | 10 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 43,869 | 1h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to TUS flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:35am and the last at 8:15pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 3766Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:35am | 11:14am | 31 | 92% |
| AA 6296American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:38am | 11:14am | 27 | 82% |
| AA 6376American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:28am | 12:03pm | 4 | 84% |
| WN 2627Southwest Airlines | 1:40pm | 3:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3126Southwest Airlines | 1:45pm | 3:10pm | 12 | 42% |
| DL 3776Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:10pm | 3:51pm | 26 | 81% |
| AA 6292American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:11pm | 5:46pm | 27 | 73% |
| WN 3205Southwest Airlines | 4:35pm | 6:00pm | 8 | n/a |
| AA 6372American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:42pm | 6:15pm | 4 | 83% |
| DL 3846Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:17pm | 8:56pm | 31 | 84% |
| WN 2039Southwest Airlines | 7:35pm | 9:00pm | 12 | 67% |
| AA 6315American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:10pm | 9:45pm | 31 | 77% |
| WN 2601Southwest Airlines | 8:15pm | 9:40pm | 4 | n/a |
Is LAX to TUS on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 2,619 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6pm were the most punctual (85%), those around 10am the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,099 | 82% | 17 min | 0.3% |
| Delta Air Lines | 1,028 | 85% | 12 min | 0.6% |
| Southwest Airlines | 492 | 64% | 19 min | 0.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 95 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 569 | 85% | |
| 10am to 11am | 156 | 74% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 58 | 53% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 386 | 79% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 346 | 81% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 116 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 80 | 71% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 205 | 85% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 465 | 80% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 74 | 72% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 57 | 63% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 209 | 12,740 | |
| September 2025 | 200 | 12,174 | |
| October 2025 | 213 | 14,040 | |
| November 2025 | 215 | 12,639 | |
| December 2025 | 223 | 12,214 | |
| January 2026 | 205 | 11,543 | |
| February 2026 | 197 | 11,811 | |
| March 2026 | 232 | 14,569 | |
| April 2026 | 226 | 12,055 | |
| May 2026 | 235 | 13,127 | |
| June 2026 | 223 | 14,651 | |
| July 2026 | 232 | 14,185 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.