Zapopan to Tucson flights
Tucson lies 1,482 km (921 mi) north-west of Zapopan, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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.
| Zapopan | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 542,629 |
| Elevation | 1,565 m (5,135 ft) | 757 m (2,484 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Nearest large airport | GDL, 23 km out | TUS, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 30812–63533 | 85701–85775 |
Clocks in Tucson are 1 h behind Zapopan right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands only 1 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tucson
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Zapopan
Zapopan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Guadalajara International Airport (GDL), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Zapopan?
1,482 km (921 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Zapopan.
How long does it take to get from Zapopan to Tucson by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zapopan and Tucson?
Tucson is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Zapopan to Tucson flights?
Typically Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Tucson International Airport (TUS).
What currency do I need in Tucson?
The Dollar (USD).
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.