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Flights from Albuquerque to Tucson

There are no direct flights from Albuquerque to Tucson. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Las Vegas, about 2h 35m door to door (81 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 35m
ABQTUSPHX

Albuquerque to Tucson at a glance

Fastest journey2h 35mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Albuquerque to Tucson

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ABQ Phoenix (PHX) TUS
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Wed11:45 ABQ11:51 PHX0h 54m connection12:45 PHX13:20 TUSSouthwest Airlines
50 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 35m
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ABQ Las Vegas (LAS) TUS
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat06:15 ABQ06:36 LAS0h 54m connection07:30 LAS08:38 TUSSouthwest Airlines
31 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 23m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
511 km317 miles
Journey time
2h 35mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneTucson vs Albuquerque
Currency in Tucson
USD
Airports
ABQ → TUS

Flights from Albuquerque to Tucson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Albuquerque to Tucson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Tucson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 511 km.
Where do you change planes between Albuquerque and Tucson?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX) and Las Vegas (LAS). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Albuquerque and Tucson?
Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TUS).

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