Tucson to Palmdale flights
Palmdale lies 717 km (445 mi) north-west of Tucson, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 40 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.
| Tucson | Palmdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 542,629 | 158,351 |
| Elevation | 757 m (2,484 ft) | 815 m (2,674 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | TUS, 12 km out | BUR, 47 km out |
| Postal codes | 85701–85775 | 93550–93599 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Palmdale
Palmdale is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,886 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ontario International Airport (ONT, 75 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 76 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 85 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 97 km), Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 75 km (47 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 76 km (47 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 85 km (53 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 97 km (60 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (regional) | HHR | 76 km (47 mi) | 4,884 ft | 66 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Palmdale from Tucson?
717 km (445 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tucson.
How long does it take to get from Tucson to Palmdale by air?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tucson and Palmdale?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tucson to Palmdale flights?
Typically Tucson International Airport (TUS) to Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR); Palmdale also has ONT, LAX, LGB, SBD, HHR.
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.