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$127+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — TUS
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Tucson are usually found in August or May, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Tucson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(Frontier)

One-way from

$133
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$521

Good round-trip deal

$384 or less

Good one-way deal

$235 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Tucson flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Tucson
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Tucson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Tucson.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Tucson.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:00 amORD - TUS
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Sun 6/811:27 amTUS - ORD
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$328
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/256:25 amMDW - TUS
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Thu 5/2911:28 amTUS - MDW
1 stop7h 25mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$328
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.
Tue 5/67:19 pmORD - TUS
1 stop29h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/137:00 amTUS - ORD
1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$335
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/107:36 pmORD - TUS
Nonstop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/147:30 amTUS - ORD
Nonstop3h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$337
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.
Mon 4/1411:00 amMDW - TUS
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Wed 4/166:20 amTUS - MDW
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$337
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 4/105:45 amORD - TUS
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Mon 4/145:14 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/27$357
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.
Fri 4/184:59 pmMDW - TUS
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Sun 4/206:00 amTUS - MDW
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/27$357
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 4/147:10 amORD - TUS
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/125:15 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$377
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/67:00 amORD - TUS
1 stop13h 02mSun Country Air
Thu 4/106:50 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop21h 16mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$441
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.
Fri 3/286:30 amORD - TUS
1 stop6h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/306:25 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$466
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.
Fri 10/37:30 amORD - TUS
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Sun 10/510:20 amTUS - ORD
2 stops11h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$566
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.
Sun 5/114:09 pmORD - TUS
1 stop9h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/137:00 amTUS - ORD
1 stop9h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$594

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Tucson that are best for you.

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ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 42m

Tucson

Sun 6/8

11:27 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$328

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/25

6:25 am-11:57 am

1 stop7h 32m

Tucson

Thu 5/29

11:28 am-8:53 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$328

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-11:18 pm

1 stop19h 18m

Tucson

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$335

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

7:36 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

Tucson

Mon 4/14

7:30 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

$337

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/14

11:00 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Tucson

Wed 4/16

6:20 am-11:30 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$337

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

5:45 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 39m

Tucson

Mon 4/14

5:14 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 39m

$357

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/18

4:59 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Tucson

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$357

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/26

9:12 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

Tucson

Sat 5/3

12:30 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

$360

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

7:00 am-6:02 pm

1 stop13h 02m

Tucson

Thu 4/10

6:50 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop21h 16m

$441

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

12:10 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Tucson

Wed 4/2

11:59 am-12:42 am

1 stop10h 43m

$475

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Tucson

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Tucson in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Tucson flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Tucson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Tucson flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Tucson flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Tucson flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Tucson

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tucson from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Tucson

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Tucson?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Tucson. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Tucson. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Chicago 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 CHI to TUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Chicago to Tucson by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Tucson

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 CHI to TUS are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to Tucson by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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 Chicago 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 Chicago?

    Tucson (TUS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Tucson. You should not have trouble finding flights to Tucson from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Tucson airport from Chicago. It is only a 7.5 mi journey from Tucson (TUS) to Tucson’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Tucson round-trip?

    Frontier, at $328, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Tucson.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $133. Users have also found prices from $168 and $169 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Tucson from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aer Lingus (77%), Qatar Airways (77%), British Airways( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tucson?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Tucson is generally $368, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $163. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tucson), you can expect to pay $288 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Tucson?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Chicago 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Tucson

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$332Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$382Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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