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Among airlines operating Houston to Tucson flights:

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

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

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Houston to Tucson may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually 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

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 Houston to Tucson:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $310 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $395 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Houston to Tucson route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $341 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $532, a difference of $191. 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 Houston to Tucson flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:31 am and lands at 12:17 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 1:46 am.

The flight takes about 2h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 72% above the route average of $375. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Tucson takes 2h 46m, covering 936 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 $273 to $1,779. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Tucson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 50m, compared with 4h 59m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 59m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Tucson is 2 hours behind Houston (Mountain Time vs Central 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 Houston to Tucson range from $291 to $491, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $291 counts as a good deal.