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$70+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Tucson (TUS)

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CHI — TUS
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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The best prices from Chicago to Tucson are usually found in August or January, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 November 21, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$349
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)
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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 November 21, 2024.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/186:25 pmORD - TUS
1 stop25h 05mSun Country Air
Sun 12/228:04 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop11h 45mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/20$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/188:35 pmORD - TUS
Nonstop3h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/255:15 amTUS - ORD
Nonstop3h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/186:00 amMDW - TUS
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Wed 12/251:10 pmTUS - MDW
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/19$386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/183:40 pmORD - TUS
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Wed 12/258:59 amTUS - ORD
2 stops11h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/19$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/188:45 amORD - TUS
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2211:59 pmTUS - ORD
Nonstop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$419
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/56:35 amORD - TUS
3 stops36h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/87:50 pmTUS - ORD
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$444
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/1812:15 pmORD - TUS
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Sun 12/222:00 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$468
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/103:25 pmMDW - TUS
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Wed 12/118:00 amTUS - MDW
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$474
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/55:35 pmMDW - TUS
3 stops25h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/87:50 pmTUS - MDW
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,681

Find flights from Chicago to Tucson within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/18

6:55 pm-4:43 pm

2 stops22h 48m

Tucson

Wed 1/22

9:52 am-1:07 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$349

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

6:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Tucson

Sun 12/22

8:04 pm-8:49 am

1 stop11h 45m

$365

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

8:35 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

Tucson

Wed 12/25

5:15 am-9:43 am

Nonstop3h 28m

$367

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/8

9:50 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Tucson

Sun 1/12

6:25 am-10:35 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$376

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/18

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Tucson

Wed 12/25

1:10 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$386

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

3:40 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Tucson

Wed 12/25

8:59 am-9:17 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$391

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/8

7:30 am-5:10 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Tucson

Sun 1/12

5:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$399

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

8:45 am-11:56 am

Nonstop4h 11m

Tucson

Sun 12/22

11:59 pm-4:40 am

Nonstop3h 41m

$419

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

11:54 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Tucson

Sat 4/19

8:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$422

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/5

7:05 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 54m

$70

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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 November.
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

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Tucson

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

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 November 15, 2024.

Booking 72 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tucson (average of $349). Flying from Chicago to Tucson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $459). 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 November 21, 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Chicago to Tucson by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Tucson?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Tucson. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Tucson flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to TUS are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Sun Country Air, American Airlines and Southwest 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.
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.3
Good
2,810 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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 7 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 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?

    Alaska Airlines, at $349, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Tucson.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Sun Country Air and American Airlines. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 20% 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 $70. Users have also found prices from $133 and $169 on Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines, 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: British Airways (91%), American Airlines (87%), United Airlines( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tucson?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Tucson is generally $718, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $234. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tucson), you can expect to pay $265 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tucson (average of $349). Flying from Chicago to Tucson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $459). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Tucson

Discover the top 4 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$231Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$375Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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