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$55+ Cheap flights from California to Tucson (TUS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TUS
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Wed 1/29
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Cheap flight deals from California to Tucson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Tucson (TUS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$110
(Frontier)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)
From California to Tucson
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Cheapest flights from California to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/412:59 amONT - TUS
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Mon 3/1011:59 amTUS - ONT
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$110
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/192:19 pmSNA - TUS
Nonstop1h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/112:31 pmTUS - SNA
Nonstop1h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15$137
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/263:02 pmSMF - TUS
Nonstop2h 08mAlaska Airlines
Thu 2/275:25 pmTUS - SMF
Nonstop2h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/14$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/84:23 pmSMF - TUS
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/1212:55 pmTUS - SMF
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/195:18 pmSNA - TUS
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Wed 2/266:45 amTUS - SNA
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 1/15$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2610:05 amSMF - TUS
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Tue 3/46:00 pmTUS - SMF
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/15$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/44:30 pmSAN - TUS
1 stop3h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/512:55 pmTUS - SAN
1 stop3h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/55:45 pmSAN - TUS
1 stop3h 28mDelta
Wed 2/1212:05 pmTUS - SAN
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 1/16$209
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/612:20 pmSNA - TUS
1 stop22h 39mFrontier
Mon 3/1011:59 amTUS - SNA
1 stop23h 31mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$210
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/51:58 pmLAX - TUS
1 stop8h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1011:59 amTUS - LAX
1 stop12h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$217
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/197:00 amONT - TUS
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/512:49 pmTUS - ONT
1 stop12h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/129:30 amLAX - TUS
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Wed 2/198:05 amTUS - LAX
Nonstop1h 54mDelta
Deal found 1/16$229

Find flights from California to Tucson within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Tucson that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

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OntarioTucson

ONT - TUS

ONTTUS

Ontario

Tue 3/4

12:59 am-11:59 am

1 stop10h 00m

Tucson

Mon 3/10

11:59 am-12:09 am

1 stop12h 10m

$110

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/19

2:19 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Tucson

Tue 2/25

12:31 pm-1:14 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$137

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/26

3:02 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Tucson

Thu 2/27

5:25 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$157

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/8

4:23 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Tucson

Wed 2/12

12:55 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$159

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/19

5:18 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Tucson

Wed 2/26

6:45 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$177

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/26

10:05 am-5:18 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Tucson

Tue 3/4

6:00 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$197

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

Tue 2/4

4:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop3h 15m

Tucson

Wed 2/5

12:55 pm-3:22 pm

1 stop3h 27m

$199

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

Wed 2/5

5:45 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop3h 28m

Tucson

Wed 2/12

12:05 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$209

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/6

12:20 pm-11:59 am

1 stop22h 39m

Tucson

Mon 3/10

11:59 am-11:30 am

1 stop23h 31m

$210

Los AngelesTucson

LAX - TUS

LAXTUS

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

1:58 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Tucson

Mon 3/10

11:59 am-12:25 am

1 stop12h 26m

$217

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Best time to book a flight from California to Tucson

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Travel insights for flights from California to Tucson

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Tucson including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Tucson?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from California to Tucson in June is currently the most expensive (average of $472). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to TUS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Tucson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

When flying from California to Tucson, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from California to Tucson

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Tucson. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to TUS are scheduled on a Thursday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Tucson by month

Plan your trip to Tucson by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tucson ranges from 0.2 - 2.4 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Tucson when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Tucson by month

Plan your trip to Tucson by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tucson, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 87.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tucson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tucson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tucson. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Tucson, such as Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Tucson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Tucson from California?

    Tucson (TUS), located 7.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Tucson.

  • How popular is this California to Tucson flight route?

    This flight path from California to Tucson was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Tucson one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $69 and American Airlines from $80 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Tucson?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Tucson, Los Angeles - Tucson or Ontario - Tucson when deciding on the best route from California to Tucson.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Tucson?

    Consider Southwest (91%), Alaska Airlines (90%) or American Airlines (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Tucson.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Tucson?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $96. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Tucson) can be booked for $197 on average our data indicates $204 when flying from California to Tucson.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Tucson that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Tucson flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Tucson?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Tucson.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Tucson?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Tucson by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Tucson?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from California to Tucson in June is currently the most expensive (average of $472). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from California to Tucson

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Tucson. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$146Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$155Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$220Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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