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$112+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Tucson (TUS)

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LAX — TUS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Irvine to Tucson are usually found in August or September, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Tucson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Irvine (IR9) 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 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$220
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$115
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$289
From Irvine to Tucson
One-way flight from Irvine to Tucson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from Irvine to Tucson

Cheapest flights from Irvine to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/123:19 pmLAX - TUS
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/157:15 amTUS - LAX
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/182:30 pmLAX - TUS
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 2/188:10 pmTUS - LAX
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/132:55 pmLAX - TUS
Nonstop1h 32mDelta
Tue 2/186:07 pmTUS - LAX
Nonstop1h 54mDelta
Deal found 1/20$240
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/27:31 pmLAX - TUS
Nonstop1h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/412:17 pmTUS - LAX
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$271
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/188:17 amLAX - TUS
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/251:39 pmTUS - LAX
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$273
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/89:27 amLAX - TUS
2 stops13h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/1111:31 amTUS - LAX
2 stops24h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$296

Find flights from Irvine to Tucson within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 21, 2025.

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Tue 3/4

9:13 pm-11:59 am

1 stop13h 46m

Tucson

Fri 3/7

12:49 pm-12:25 am

1 stop12h 36m

$220

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Wed 2/12

10:20 am-5:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Tucson

Tue 2/18

12:00 pm-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$221

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LAX - TUS

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Los Angeles

Sat 2/15

9:39 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Tucson

Mon 2/17

8:28 am-9:19 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$223

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LAX - TUS

LAXTUS

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

8:17 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Tucson

Thu 3/6

8:05 am-12:23 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$227

Los AngelesTucson

LAX - TUS

LAXTUS

Los Angeles

Sun 3/2

7:47 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Tucson

Thu 3/6

12:42 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$241

Los AngelesTucson

LAX - TUS

LAXTUS

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

7:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Tucson

Tue 2/25

12:31 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops8h 46m

$291

Los AngelesTucson

LAX - TUS

LAXTUS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-3:45 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Tucson

Wed 4/2

11:59 am-12:25 am

1 stop12h 26m

$295

Los AngelesTucson

LAX - TUS

LAXTUS

Los Angeles

Sat 2/15

7:30 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$112

Los AngelesTucson

LAX - TUS

LAXTUS

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

2:55 pm-5:27 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$115

Los AngelesTucson

LAX - TUS

LAXTUS

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

9:20 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$116

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Tucson

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Travel insights for flights from Irvine to Tucson

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Tucson. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Irvine to Tucson, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Irvine to Tucson in June is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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 IR9 to TUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Irvine to Tucson as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Tucson. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Tucson

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine 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 21, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 to TUS are scheduled on a Friday (35 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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest from Irvine to Tucson to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine?

    If you book a flight to Tucson from Irvine, you will be flying to Tucson, which is the city’s only airport. Tucson (TUS) is located 7.5 mi from the center of Tucson. There are 28 flights from Irvine to Tucson per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Irvine to Tucson flight route?

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $115. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Irvine to Tucson for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Irvine to Tucson consider choosing Southwest (91%), Alaska Airlines (90%) or American Airlines (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Tucson?

    On average you can expect to pay $337 for a flight from Irvine to Tucson. The cheapest flight overall is $96 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Tucson) is currently priced at $158.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Irvine to Tucson in June is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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 Irvine to Tucson

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$155Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$156Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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