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$86+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana to Tucson (SNA - 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — TUS
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Tucson are usually found in January or March, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Tucson

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$86
(CheapOair)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$237 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 8/201:28 pmSNA - TUS
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/238:47 amTUS - SNA
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/1712:25 pmSNA - TUS
1 stop22h 28mFrontier
Mon 4/2111:59 amTUS - SNA
1 stop23h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 9/48:55 amSNA - TUS
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/76:20 amTUS - SNA
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/2310:00 amSNA - TUS
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Fri 4/255:14 pmTUS - SNA
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/4$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 8/207:00 amSNA - TUS
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Sat 8/2310:05 amTUS - SNA
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/4$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 4/172:17 pmSNA - TUS
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/2111:31 amTUS - SNA
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$337
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 4/142:17 pmSNA - TUS
Nonstop1h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 4/1911:31 amTUS - SNA
Nonstop1h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/3$347
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 4/103:36 pmSNA - TUS
1 stop5h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1511:31 amTUS - SNA
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$613

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Tucson that are best for you.

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Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/20

1:28 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Tucson

Sat 8/23

8:47 am-2:53 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$189

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/17

12:25 pm-10:53 am

1 stop22h 28m

Tucson

Mon 4/21

11:59 am-11:30 am

1 stop23h 31m

$230

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/4

8:55 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Tucson

Sun 9/7

6:20 am-12:18 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$249

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/23

10:00 am-4:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Tucson

Fri 4/25

5:14 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$267

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/20

7:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Tucson

Sat 8/23

10:05 am-5:20 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$298

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/17

2:17 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Tucson

Mon 4/21

11:31 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$337

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/14

2:17 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Tucson

Sat 4/19

11:31 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$347

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/16

6:50 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Tucson

Thu 4/17

11:31 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$883

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/7

12:01 pm-11:17 am

1 stop23h 16m

$86

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/12

7:09 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop2h 37m

$99

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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 Santa Ana to Tucson in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Santa Ana-Tucson flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Ana-Tucson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Ana-Tucson flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana-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 Santa Ana-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 Santa Ana to Tucson

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tucson from Santa Ana with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Tucson

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Tucson. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Ana to Tucson, you should look to book at least 77 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 Santa Ana to Tucson?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Ana to Tucson in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 37% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana to Tucson?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Tucson. Price data was last updated on February 10, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to Tucson

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 4, 2025.

The most flights from SNA to TUS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 4, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Ana to Tucson, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
9,837 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,353 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,618 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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 Santa Ana to Tucson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Santa Ana to Tucson?

    Booking a flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Tucson (TUS) is your only option if you wish to fly from Santa Ana to Tucson. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Tucson, all of which are around 1h 28m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Tucson.

  • How popular is this Santa Ana to Tucson flight route?

    This flight path from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Tucson was viewed by 14 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 flying from Santa Ana to Tucson round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Ana to Tucson is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $189 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and United Airlines, starting at $230 and $249 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Santa Ana to Tucson for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $86 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $99 and Southwest from $137 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana to Tucson?

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (88%), Alaska Airlines (88%) or Hawaiian Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Ana to Tucson.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Tucson?

    While on average a flight from Santa Ana to Tucson is generally $207, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $88. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Tucson), you can expect to pay $240 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Tucson?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Tucson?

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$153Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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