Austin to Tucson flights
Tucson lies 1,271 km (790 mi) west of Austin, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Austin | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 974,447 | 542,629 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 757 m (2,484 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Nearest large airport | AUS, 11 km out | TUS, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 73301–78799 | 85701–85775 |
Clocks in Tucson are 2 h behind Austin right now, so a 2 h 23 min journey lands only 23 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Austin
Austin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,250-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 89 km).
Arriving in Tucson
Tucson is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tucson International Airport (TUS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,996-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson International Airport | TUS | 12 km (7 mi) | 10,996 ft | 2,643 ft |
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Staying in Tucson
Our booking partner lists 506 places to stay in Tucson. Of the 406 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (277), and 2 are five-star. Across 127 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 75,592 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tucson from Austin?
1,271 km (790 mi) in a straight line, west of Austin.
How long does it take to get from Austin to Tucson by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Austin and Tucson?
Tucson is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Austin to Tucson flights?
Typically Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Tucson International Airport (TUS).
Where can I stay in Tucson?
Our booking partner lists 506 places to stay in Tucson, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.