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Pima Air & Space Museum
World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
Flights from Nashville, TN to Tucson, AZ depart on average 44 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $572 but you can travel from only $133 by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 20:07. The fastest flight covers the 1402 miles (2257 km) distance in 5h 27m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1402 miles (2257 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $572 |
Flights per day 44 |
Fastest flight 5h 27m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 8:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nashville, TN to Tucson, AZ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $133. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $133, and a flight costs an average of $572.
Distance: 1402 miles (2257 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$574 Average price | $203 Average price Cheapest | $328 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 8m Average total duration Fastest 7h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 0m Average total duration 32h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nashville, TN to Tucson, AZ:
A bus is $371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nashville, TN to Tucson, AZ costing on average $574.
Other travel options to Tucson, AZ take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Nashville, TN to Tucson, AZ flights for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:42 PM Nashville, TN | 5h27 | 4:09 AM Tucson, AZ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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World-renowned aviation museum with historic aircraft, hangars, and restoration spaces on a vast desert campus.
University art museum with strong Latin American, modern, and contemporary collections in a compact campus setting.
Interactive science museum for all ages with hands-on exhibits, planetarium, and rotating educational displays.
Popular mountain park with desert trails, giant cacti, and summit road views over Tucson and surrounding ranges.
Walkable historic district with adobe architecture, shops, galleries, and some of Tucson's oldest streetscapes.
Scenic desert road and trail area in Saguaro National Park West, famous for sunset drives and iconic cactus views.
A Sonoran-style hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with beans, onions, tomato, mustard, mayo, and jalapeño sauce. A Tucson street-food icon tied to regional Mexican roots.
Carne seca is thin beef dried in the desert tradition, then often shredded and cooked with eggs or chiles. It reflects Tucson’s ranching and borderlands heritage.
A wheat tortilla folded around cheese and often grilled over mesquite. This regional staple shows Tucson’s long flour-tortilla tradition rooted in Sonoran cuisine.
Upscale destination for creative desert cuisine using Native and regional ingredients. Stylish setting with a strong focus on Tucson terroir.
Refined Southwestern dining at Hacienda Del Sol, known for regional ingredients, polished service, and a romantic desert setting.
Historic casual spot famous for Sonoran hot dogs and other Tucson staples. Lively, unfussy, and one of the city’s best-known local institutions.
Moderate for a US city. Hotels are often cheaper than major US hubs; dining is reasonable, but car use and limited transit can raise visitor costs.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Round up or tip $1-2 at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nashville, TN to Tucson, AZ by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tucson, AZ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nashville, TN to Tucson, AZ flights use the Nashville International Airport to Tucson International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Nashville, TN and Tucson, AZ airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Nashville International Airport is 10 km from Nashville city centre. Public transport options include:
Nashville International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Variety of restaurants in Concourse C, including fast food and sit-down options
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nashville International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nashville International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nashville International Airport.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Hilton shville Airport..
Tucson International Airport is 11 km from Tucson city centre. Public transport options include:
Tucson International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are available, including Beyond Bread and El Charro Café, located in the main terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located near baggage claim and ticketingas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tucson International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tucson International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tucson International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels such as Four Points by Sheraton within walking distance..
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