The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Tucson International Airport (TUS) in Tucson, United States is 590 kilometers (367 miles / 319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 13:35 in San Diego, it's 14:35 in Tucson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,626 feet between the two airports. Tucson International Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport.

The return flight from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.