Tucson (TUS) to Chicago (ORD) flights
American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Tucson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,437-mile flight takes about 3h 35m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,437 mi · 2,313 km
- Flight time
- 3h 35m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 87%
Airlines flying TUS to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 63,280 | 3h 30m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 6 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550, Bombardier CRJ200 | 29,143 | 3h 42m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 9,109 | 3h 28m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 1,269 | 3h 20m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
TUS to ORD flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:11am and the last at 12:35pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2675American Airlines | 6:11am | 11:59am | 31 | 88% |
| UA 5266United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:20am | 1:05pm | 10 | 77% |
| UA 5490United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:44am | 4:30pm | 21 | 52% |
| AA 2537American Airlines | 12:19pm | 6:16pm | 27 | 64% |
| AA 2867American Airlines | 12:35pm | 6:31pm | 4 | 75% |
Is TUS to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 1,066 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (88%), those around 11am the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 539 | 76% | 18 min | 1.7% |
| American Airlines | 527 | 77% | 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 189 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 203 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 67 | 81% | |
| 10am to 11am | 23 | 57% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 137 | 69% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 360 | 71% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 85 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 64 | 6,908 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 7,932 | |
| October 2025 | 67 | 8,037 | |
| November 2025 | 86 | 7,457 | |
| December 2025 | 89 | 7,084 | |
| January 2026 | 84 | 6,214 | |
| February 2026 | 80 | 7,401 | |
| March 2026 | 91 | 10,078 | |
| April 2026 | 112 | 11,206 | |
| May 2026 | 110 | 11,557 | |
| June 2026 | 87 | 9,890 | |
| July 2026 | 88 | 9,037 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.