Chicago (ORD) to Tucson (TUS) flights
American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tucson International Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,437-mile flight takes about 4h 0m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,437 mi · 2,313 km
- Flight time
- 4h 0m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying ORD to TUS
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 62,292 | 3h 46m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ550 | 26,678 | 4h 15m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 8,091 | 3h 51m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 1,066 | 4h 5m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to TUS flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:00am and the last at 9:14pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5413United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:00am | 11:13am | 21 | 81% |
| AA 2537American Airlines | 9:46am | 11:29am | 27 | 74% |
| AA 2867American Airlines | 10:00am | 11:45am | 4 | 86% |
| UA 5719United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:45pm | 10:11pm | 10 | 82% |
| AA 2661American Airlines | 8:59pm | 10:42pm | 4 | 45% |
| AA 3047American Airlines | 9:14pm | 10:57pm | 27 | 39% |
Is ORD to TUS on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 69% of 1,070 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (76%), those around 9pm the least (46%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 540 | 71% | 23 min | 2% |
| American Airlines | 530 | 66% | 29 min | 0.9% |
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 | 66 | 76% | |
| 9am to 10am | 463 | 76% | |
| 10am to 11am | 75 | 75% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 24 | 54% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 237 | 68% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 42 | 42% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 78 | 46% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 44 | 37% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 66 | 7,132 | |
| September 2025 | 62 | 7,351 | |
| October 2025 | 70 | 8,475 | |
| November 2025 | 88 | 7,474 | |
| December 2025 | 92 | 6,820 | |
| January 2026 | 85 | 6,250 | |
| February 2026 | 83 | 7,108 | |
| March 2026 | 94 | 10,266 | |
| April 2026 | 110 | 8,955 | |
| May 2026 | 115 | 9,607 | |
| June 2026 | 87 | 8,940 | |
| July 2026 | 93 | 9,749 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.