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$84+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TUS
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$273
(Southwest)

One-way from

$84
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

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September

Average price

$393
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/145:55 amSFO - TUS
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/175:30 amTUS - SFO
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/234:20 pmSFO - TUS
1 stop4h 11mDelta
Wed 5/284:55 pmTUS - SFO
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/22$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 7/205:30 amSFO - TUS
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Thu 7/245:50 pmTUS - SFO
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 5/109:35 amSFO - TUS
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/137:00 amTUS - SFO
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/610:35 amSFO - TUS
1 stop6h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/135:30 amTUS - SFO
1 stop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$298
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/141:46 pmSFO - TUS
1 stop5h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1812:06 pmTUS - SFO
1 stop12h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$385

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Tucson that are best for you.

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Salinas

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Tucson

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

5:55 am-10:06 am

1 stop4h 11m

Tucson

Sat 5/17

5:30 am-9:35 am

1 stop4h 05m

$263

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

4:20 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Tucson

Sat 5/24

4:30 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$269

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

5:30 am-12:30 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Tucson

Thu 7/24

5:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$273

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

9:35 am-11:49 am

Nonstop2h 14m

Tucson

Tue 5/20

3:30 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$279

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

10:35 am-4:56 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Tucson

Tue 5/13

5:30 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 38m

$298

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

1:46 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Tucson

Sun 5/18

12:06 pm-12:09 am

1 stop12h 03m

$385

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

12:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$84

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

6:35 am-11:06 am

1 stop28h 31m

$96

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

6:05 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 03m

$99

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

1:46 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$184

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Tucson

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Tucson. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salinas 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 Salinas to Tucson?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Salinas to Tucson in June is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 S9N to TUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 April 24, 2025.

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

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Tucson flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Tucson

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas 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 April 24, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to TUS are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 April 24, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Salinas to Tucson to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

    Tucson (TUS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Salinas to Tucson. You should not have trouble finding flights to Tucson from Salinas; the airport handles an average of 12 inbound flights from Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Tucson airport from Salinas. It is only a 7.5 mi journey from Tucson (TUS) to Tucson’s city center.

  • How popular is this Salinas to Tucson flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Salinas to Tucson.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $84. Frontier flights start at $98 while deals on Delta start at $99 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Salinas to Tucson consider choosing United Airlines (89%), Air New Zealand (87%) or Air Canada (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Tucson?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Tucson? While on average our users pay $363, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $217. The most popular route (San Francisco - Tucson), is priced around $197.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Salinas to Tucson in June is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 Salinas to Tucson

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$263Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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