Why go
- City in Arizona, United States.
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Tucson International Airport (TUS).
History
Tucson is the county seat of and the most populated city in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is the second-most populous city in Arizona with a population of 542,630 at the 2020 census, behind the capital city, Phoenix, while the Tucson metropolitan statistical area has an estimated 1.08 million residents and is the 52nd-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Tucson and Phoenix anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor. The city is 108 mi (174 km) southeast of Phoenix and 60 mi (97 km) north of the United States–Mexico border. It is home to the University of Arizona.
Must-see attractions
Where to stay
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 16 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-300, 73C, 737-800) · 5 routes: Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-800, 73C) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Las Vegas*, Los Angeles*, San Jose*
- American Airlines AA (M83, MD-80, CRJ, CRJ-900) · 4 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, CRJ-700, ERJ) · 4 routes: Denver*, Houston*, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- US Airways US (M83, MD-80, CRJ, CRJ-900) · 4 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Phoenix*
- Alaska Airlines AS (CRJ, CRJ-700, 73J) · 3 routes: Los Angeles*, Portland*, Seattle
- Delta Air Lines DL (M90, CRJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City*
- Air France AF (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tucson International Airport (TUS); 29 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TUS has direct flights to 16 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tucson, Arizona. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.