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$50+ Cheap flights from California to Tucson (TUS)

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LAX — TUS
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Tucson

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$50
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$314

Good round-trip deal

$132 or less

Good one-way deal

$78 or less
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/169:00 amSAN - TUS
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Thu 4/177:45 amTUS - SAN
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 5/2910:26 amLAS - TUS
Nonstop1h 22mFrontier
Tue 6/312:43 pmTUS - LAS
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$110
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/56:15 amSAN - TUS
1 stop3h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/711:58 amTUS - SAN
1 stop3h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/176:15 amSAN - TUS
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Mon 4/215:14 pmTUS - SAN
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 3/27$167
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/2612:59 amONT - TUS
1 stop16h 22mFrontier
Sun 5/411:56 amTUS - ONT
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$168
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/183:02 pmSMF - TUS
Nonstop2h 02mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/194:25 pmTUS - SMF
Nonstop2h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$177
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/183:02 pmSMF - TUS
Nonstop2h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 4/214:25 pmTUS - SMF
Nonstop2h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$187
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 4/169:45 amSNA - TUS
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/187:30 amTUS - SNA
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/176:00 amSMF - TUS
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Wed 4/235:14 pmTUS - SMF
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 3/27$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1512:25 pmSNA - TUS
1 stop22h 28mFrontier
Fri 4/1811:43 amTUS - SNA
1 stop23h 49mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$201
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/102:35 pmLAX - TUS
1 stop20h 18mFrontier
Mon 4/1411:59 amTUS - LAX
1 stop20h 35mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$210
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/176:00 amONT - TUS
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Mon 4/215:14 pmTUS - ONT
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/27$217

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Tucson that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Tucson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

Wed 4/16

9:00 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Tucson

Thu 4/17

7:45 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$97

Las VegasTucson

LAS - TUS

LASTUS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/29

10:26 am-11:48 am

Nonstop1h 22m

Tucson

Tue 6/3

12:43 pm-2:04 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$110

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

Mon 5/5

6:15 am-10:06 am

1 stop3h 51m

Tucson

Wed 5/7

11:58 am-3:41 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$159

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

Thu 4/17

6:15 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 13m

Tucson

Mon 4/21

5:14 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$167

OntarioTucson

ONT - TUS

ONTTUS

Ontario

Sat 4/26

12:59 am-5:21 pm

1 stop16h 22m

Tucson

Sun 5/4

11:56 am-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 03m

$168

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/18

3:02 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Tucson

Sat 4/19

4:25 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$177

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/18

3:02 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Tucson

Mon 4/21

4:25 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$187

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/16

9:45 am-2:28 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Tucson

Fri 4/18

7:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 28m

$197

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/17

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

Tucson

Sat 4/19

5:14 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$197

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/15

12:25 pm-10:53 am

1 stop22h 28m

Tucson

Fri 4/18

11:43 am-11:32 am

1 stop23h 49m

$201

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Best time to book a flight from California to Tucson

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tucson from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Tucson

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 $463). 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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to TUS are scheduled on a Thursday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Tucson, such as Southwest, Alaska 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
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,336 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 5 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 $50 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $59 and American Airlines from $80 one-way.

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

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

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

    Consider Southwest (91%), Finnair (90%) or Alaska Airlines (84%) 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 (Los Angeles - Tucson) can be booked for $229 on average our data indicates $243 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 $463). 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 6 airlines flying from California to Tucson

Discover the top 6 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$132Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$147Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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