Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at TUS?
Tucson International — Tucson
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High Risk — 48% miss rate
Probably not — a 45 minutes layover at TUS means roughly a 48% chance of missing your flight.
48%
Miss Rate
82%
On-Time Rate
69m
Avg Delay
Why 45 Minutes Is High Risk at TUS
A 45-minute connection at TUS is very risky. There's roughly a 48% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 134 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
+Airport reliability: TUS has a 82% on-time rate — above average
−Below minimum connection time: TUS requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 45.
−High average delay: When flights are late at TUS, the average delay is 69 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at TUS
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 45-minute layover is 15 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 134+ minute layovers at TUS
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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