Flights
Flights to Tucson
Flying to Tucson for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Tucson, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 550 upcoming events in and around Tucson (counted Nov 11, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Tucson is Tucson International Airport (TUS), 7.8 miles away. For Temple of Music and Art, the nearest is TUS at 7.2 miles.
Airports serving Tucson
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Tucson, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson International Airport (TUS) 7.8 mi (13 km) | Large | Nearest to Temple of Music and Art, Centennial Hall - AZ, Fox Tucson Theatre, Rialto Theatre - Tucson, The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall At Tucson Convention Center, Tucson Arena At Tucson Convention Center, 191 Toole and McKale Center. |
Nearest airport to each Tucson venue
The busiest venues in and around Tucson, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Temple of Music and Art Hotels near Temple of Music and Art | TUS, 7.2 mi | None |
| Centennial Hall - AZ Hotels near Centennial Hall - AZ | TUS, 8 mi | None |
| Fox Tucson Theatre Hotels near Fox Tucson Theatre | TUS, 7.5 mi | None |
| Rialto Theatre - Tucson Hotels near Rialto Theatre - Tucson | TUS, 7.5 mi | None |
| The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall At Tucson Convention Center Hotels near The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall At Tucson Convention Center | TUS, 7.3 mi | None |
| Tucson Arena At Tucson Convention Center Hotels near Tucson Arena At Tucson Convention Center | TUS, 7.3 mi | None |
| 191 Toole Hotels near 191 Toole | TUS, 7.6 mi | None |
| McKale Center Hotels near McKale Center | TUS, 7.9 mi | None |
Flying in for a Tucson event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 11, 2026): 144 events in and around Tucson; 63% on Fri–Sun; 103 of the 142 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Circus Golden Star
Under The Big Top - Tucson Mall - AZ, Tucson, Arizona
From about $61.00View TicketsSalsa Social with Zona Libre
La Rosa - Tucson, Tucson, Arizona
Elf - The Musical
Centennial Hall - AZ, Tucson, Arizona
From about $72.00View TicketsRosario Armas
The Treasury 1929, Tucson, Arizona
Arizona Wildcats vs. UNLV Rebels
Tucson Arena At Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona
Two Runner
191 Toole, Tucson, Arizona
From about $28.00View TicketsLil Peep 30th Birthday Celebration
Rialto Theatre - Tucson, Tucson, Arizona
From about $38.00View TicketsDusk Music Festival: BigXThaPlug, Knock2 & Fetty Wap - 2 Day Pass
Jacome Plaza, Tucson, Arizona
From about $256.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Tucson: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Temple of Music and Art it is TUS, 7.2 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest airport to Tucson?
Tucson International Airport (TUS) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Tucson, 7.8 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Centennial Hall - AZ?
The closest airport to Centennial Hall - AZ is Tucson International Airport (TUS), 8 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Tucson in the next 30 days?
144 in and around Tucson in the 30 days from Nov 11, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 63% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 103 of the 142 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Temple of Music and Art?
The closest airport to Temple of Music and Art is Tucson International Airport (TUS), 7.2 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many airports serve Tucson?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TUS).
How far is TUS from downtown Tucson?
Tucson International Airport (TUS) is 7.8 miles (13 km) from downtown Tucson in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
