Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Tucson International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 50 flights a week in July 2026. The 451-mile flight takes about 1h 40m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 451 mi · 726 km
- Flight time
- 1h 40m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 71%
Airlines flying TUS to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 42 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 112,957 | 1h 41m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 43,594 | 1h 33m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
TUS to LAX flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 6:45pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 2382Southwest Airlines | 6:00am | 7:35am | 4 | n/a |
| DL 3502Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:29am | 8:10am | 31 | 94% |
| WN 4392Southwest Airlines | 6:50am | 8:20am | 12 | 80% |
| AA 6393American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:41am | 9:25am | 31 | 87% |
| WN 4619Southwest Airlines | 7:50am | 9:20am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 381Southwest Airlines | 9:25am | 10:55am | 6 | n/a |
| AA 6296American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:44am | 1:23pm | 27 | 82% |
| DL 3744Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:33pm | 2:19pm | 31 | 97% |
| AA 6376American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:34pm | 2:15pm | 4 | 83% |
| WN 2476Southwest Airlines | 3:45pm | 5:25pm | 12 | 42% |
| DL 3778Delta Air Lines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:47pm | 6:32pm | 26 | 96% |
| AA 6292American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:16pm | 7:56pm | 27 | 70% |
| AA 6372American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:45pm | 8:27pm | 4 | 75% |
Is TUS to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 2,607 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (96%), those around 6pm the least (79%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,100 | 83% | 16 min | 0.3% |
| Delta Air Lines | 1,028 | 92% | 6 min | 0.6% |
| Southwest Airlines | 479 | 83% | 9 min | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 270 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 370 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 143 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 100 | 90% | |
| 10am to 11am | 120 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 204 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 485 | 89% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 60 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 210 | 88% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 360 | 81% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 159 | 79% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 85 | 72% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 209 | 12,190 | |
| September 2025 | 196 | 12,170 | |
| October 2025 | 213 | 13,514 | |
| November 2025 | 215 | 12,952 | |
| December 2025 | 225 | 12,924 | |
| January 2026 | 205 | 10,434 | |
| February 2026 | 200 | 13,255 | |
| March 2026 | 232 | 14,401 | |
| April 2026 | 226 | 13,113 | |
| May 2026 | 235 | 14,883 | |
| June 2026 | 225 | 14,405 | |
| July 2026 | 220 | 12,474 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.