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Flights from Sacramento to Tucson

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Tucson. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Las Vegas, about 3h 05m door to door (264 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 05m
SMFTUSLAS

Sacramento to Tucson at a glance

Fastest journey3h 05mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Sacramento 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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SAC Phoenix (PHX) TUS
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Mon18:30 SAC20:10 PHX0h 50m connection21:00 PHX21:35 TUSSouthwest Airlines
51 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 05m
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SAC Las Vegas (LAS) TUS
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Wed05:45 SAC06:57 LAS0h 48m connection07:45 LAS08:53 TUSSouthwest Airlines
77 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 08m
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SAC San Diego (SAN) TUS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue06:45 SAC08:09 SAN0h 51m connection09:00 SAN10:12 TUSSouthwest Airlines
70 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 27m
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SAC Los Angeles (LAX) TUS
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Mon12:00 SAC13:17 LAX0h 58m connection14:15 LAX15:29 TUSSouthwest Airlines
51 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 29m
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SAC San Francisco (SFO) TUS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat06:45 SAC07:28 SFO2h 32m connection10:00 SFO12:01 TUSUnited Airlines + SkyWest
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 16m
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SAC Salt Lake City (SLC) TUS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat09:45 SAC12:09 SLC2h 51m connection15:00 SLC15:42 TUSDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
12 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 57m
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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
1,185 km736 miles
Journey time
3h 05mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hTucson vs Sacramento
Currency in Tucson
USD
Airports
SMF → TUS

Flights from Sacramento to Tucson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Tucson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Las Vegas and San Diego. 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 Sacramento to Tucson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,185 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Tucson?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS), San Diego (SAN) and Los Angeles (LAX). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Tucson?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TUS).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Tucson?
Tucson is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.

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