Direct flights from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles (LAX): 20 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 71% of the last 14 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 15 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 14 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 725 km, an estimated 1 hour 26 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Tucson and Los Angeles. Updated 15 September 2026 at 03:01 UTC.
TUSTucsonsmooth · +9
LAXLos Angelessmooth · +0
725 km · ~1h 26m est.
dep bank 06:35–18:1620x weekly
Runs mixed · 3 airlines · 20x weekly · nonstop
71% on time
of the last 14 operated TUS → LAX flights arrived within 15 minutes
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop TUS to LAX flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at TUS is the weaker end, route health score 93/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on TUS–LAX?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:50 and evening departures around 18:16 from TUS. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the LAX delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from TUS to LAX?
Great-circle distance is 725 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 81–92 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does TUS–LAX fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 56 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.