Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Tucson International Airport (TUS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 55 minutes.
Every week, there are 183 Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tucson International Airport flights. If you want to take off early, jump on the 07:15 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 23:59 with American Airlines.
Your PHX to TUS flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Tucson (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tucson International Airport.
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 84.63% of services landing on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PHX to TUS flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tucson International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PHX and TUS:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
172 € is the lowest price for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tucson International Airport flight. Return flights start at 302 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PHX to TUS.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tucson International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from PHX to TUS is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tucson International Airport.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
82.57% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of PHX.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PHX? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tucson International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tucson International Airport (TUS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tucson International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TUS instead:
Follow your own route with a Tucson International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience more of Tucson and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Tucson International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to central Tucson
You'll find TUS at 7005 South Plumer Ave..
Tucson International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Tucson. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 3 hours 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tucson International Airport. October is the busiest month to head to Tucson. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tucson International Airport for June if you'd like to explore Tucson during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHX to TUS in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Tucson has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 161 kilometres north-west of Tucson, a trip to Phoenix will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
If you want to check out another great destination in United States, head for El Paso, roughly 434 kilometres east of Tucson. Franklin Mountains State Park, Wyler Aerial Tramway and Chamizal National Memorial are the start of reasons to visit.
