Travelling from Houston to Tucson International Airport (TUS): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Houston to Tucson International Airport (TUS). Explore your options for leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), the city's main airports.
2 hours 45 minutes is the average duration of a direct Houston to Tucson International Airport flight.
Tucson is two hours behind Houston. Tucson International Airport is located in Tucson, which follows the UTC-7 timezone.
The most popular route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tucson International Airport (TUS), with 15 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from IAH to TUS is the 9:30am United Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 8:25pm with United Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to TUS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Go straight to your destination from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to Tucson International Airport (TUS) are available from here.
United Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Houston to Tucson International Airport taking off from IAH.
United Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from IAH to TUS.
With 79.17% of its services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
IAH is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Tucson International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.42% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Think about kicking off your trip from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Tucson International Airport (TUS) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
From HOU, direct flights from Houston to TUS are available with Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines takes the lead in bookings on the HOU to TUS route.
If you're looking for a carrier that's reliably punctual, go with Southwest Airlines. It has an on-time performance of 88.52% for flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Tucson International Airport.
You can arrive at HOU from central Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Houston to TUS flight, stay in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 81.06% of them touching down as expected.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Tucson International Airport (TUS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Tucson International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near TUS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tucson International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tucson and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Houston to Tucson International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
You'll find TUS at 7005 South Plumer Ave..
Getting from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to central Tucson
Central Tucson is around 21 kilometres from Tucson International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Tucson International Airport is 92 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 185 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book three months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Houston to TUS.
The best month for picking up cheap Houston to Tucson International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Tucson. October is when most people book flights from Houston to Tucson International Airport (TUS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Tucson is June, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your Houston to TUS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston 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. After booking your flight from Houston to Tucson International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Tucson trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that are worth your time include Saguaro National Park East Unit, 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 taken in the sights of Tucson. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Camelback Mountain, Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain and Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room.
Mesa is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Tucson. No journey is complete without experiencing Mesa Arts Centre, Commemorative Air Force Museum and Arizona Museum of Natural History.
