Travelling from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Tucson International Airport (TUS): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MEM to TUS flight.
During popular months like October, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Memphis International Airport to Tucson International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEM and TUS:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Currently, R 2,721 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Memphis International Airport to Tucson International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,259. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MEM to TUS, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Memphis International Airport to Tucson International Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Memphis International Airport to Tucson International Airport.
Handy information about Memphis International Airport (MEM)
MEM is located at 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
Of the flights that depart from Memphis International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Memphis International Airport from central Memphis, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Memphis International Airport to Tucson International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MEM:
Arriving at Tucson International Airport (TUS)
If you're arriving on a late Memphis International Airport to Tucson International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near TUS:
Grab a Tucson International Airport rental car and discover Tucson and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Tucson International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to central Tucson
TUS is located at 7005 South Plumer Ave..
Tucson International Airport to the centre of Tucson has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
April is the busiest month for flights from Memphis International Airport to Tucson International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Tucson in March.
Before locking in your flight from Memphis International Airport to Tucson International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Tucson, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEM to TUS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Tucson has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres north-west of Tucson, a visit to Phoenix will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, head for El Paso, about 434 kilometres east of Tucson. Franklin Mountains State Park, Franklin Mountains State Park and Wyler Aerial Tramway are the start of reasons to visit.
