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To get from TUS to Tucson city center, you can board a bus or a taxi. The taxis that serve this route are faster than the buses, whereas the buses are cheaper than the taxis. Hence, if you want to travel quickly to the city center, it's in your best interest to board a taxi, while if you want to travel affordably, you should board a bus.

If you want to withdraw money before leaving TUS, head to the Ticketing Area on the airport's Landside. Here, you will find several operational ATMs you can use.

DEN boasts an interfaith chapel and an Islamic prayer hall. These centers, open round the clock, are located on the east side of Jeppesen Terminal's Level 6.

While waiting for your flight to TUS at DEN, you should consider relaxing at one of the two locations run by XpresSpa. Located near Gate C and the center core of Concourse C, these spas feature remarkable spa professionals and elite spa equipment. This being the case, at either, you'll enjoy top-notch spa services.

Among airlines operating Denver to Tucson flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Denver and Tucson. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Denver to Tucson usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Tucson (TUS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Denver to Tucson:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $187 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $296 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Denver to Tucson most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Denver to Tucson route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $277 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $343, a difference of $66. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to Tucson flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Denver to Tucson:

• Earliest: departs at 7:38 am and lands at 9:44 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 1:01 am.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 31% above the route average of $291. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Denver to Tucson takes 2h 06m, covering 639 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $217 to $1,081. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Denver to Tucson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $115, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 28m, compared with 4h 48m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 28m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Tucson is 1 hour behind Denver (Mountain Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Tucson Airport (TUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Economy Rent a Car

Round-trip flights from Denver to Tucson range from $214 to $380, with an average of $291 over the past 12 months. Anything below $214 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Denver to Tucson route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.