The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) can be found 12 miles south of downtown Seattle. The Light Link Rail heads to the airport; however, there are stops along the way. The King County Metro Transit also brings travelers to the airport.

Flight duration from SEA to Tucson International Airport (TUS) is two-and-a-half hours. Here you can take advantage of shuttles, taxis or rental cars. The SunTran public bus system also picks up at the airport and travels throughout Tucson.

Attractions and Tips

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum allows you to enjoy the experience of hiking through various animal exhibits while learning about the history of the area and its animal inhabitants. Sabino Canyon is another great place for hikers to get more of a desert experience with a tram that takes visitors to various stops along the way.

At the Pima Air and Space Museum, you stroll through one of the world’s largest collections of aircraft that includes military planes, spy planes and more.

Expect Tucson to be hot in the summer with a mild winter. Temperatures during the day in the summer often exceed 100 degrees. Humidity is only an issue during monsoon season, which begins sometime in June and July and can continue into September.