What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Tucson?

Frontier, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Tucson

How many flights depart from California to Tucson on average per day?

As of December 2025, there are 43 flights per day flying from California to Tucson. The most common time of day flights depart is 2:00PM, with 53% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from California to Tucson on average per week?

305 flights are operational weekly from California to Tucson as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Tucson?

On average, it takes 1h 20m to fly from California to Tucson if you fly out of San Diego (the most popular airport in California) and into Tucson (the most popular airport in Tucson). If you’re flying out of Los Angeles and into Tucson, then the flight time is around 1h 25m.

What airlines fly to Tucson?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tucson from California according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tucson. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Tucson on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Tucson Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Tucson Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Tucson Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Tucson Airport is 7 as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Tucson Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Tucson Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tucson Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Tucson Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Tucson Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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LAS

TUS

1h 24mnonstop

9:59 pm - 10:32 pm

TUS

LAS

1h 33mnonstop

$57Frontier

Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25

2:29 pm - 4:53 pm

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TUS

1h 24mnonstop

9:59 pm - 10:32 pm

TUS

LAS

1h 33mnonstop

$58Frontier

Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8

6:45 am - 4:53 pm

SNA

TUS

9h 08m1 stop

9:59 pm - 8:57 pm

TUS

SNA

23h 58m1 stop

$130Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8

1:20 pm - 12:38 pm

SNA

TUS

22h 18m1 stop

9:20 pm - 12:25 pm

TUS

SNA

16h 05m1 stop

$133Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22

2:56 pm - 5:28 pm

SNA

TUS

1h 32mnonstop

12:03 pm - 12:47 pm

TUS

SNA

1h 44mnonstop

$137Alaska Airlines

Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 14

2:56 pm - 5:28 pm

SNA

TUS

1h 32mnonstop

12:03 pm - 12:47 pm

TUS

SNA

1h 44mnonstop

$139Alaska Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17

7:35 am - 9:55 am

LAS

TUS

1h 20mnonstop

3:25 pm - 5:55 pm

TUS

LAS

3h 30m1 stop

$143Southwest

Sun, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 5

6:45 am - 12:04 pm

SNA

TUS

4h 19m1 stop

4:07 pm - 6:41 pm

TUS

SNA

3h 34m1 stop

$158American Airlines

Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 24

7:05 am - 3:45 pm

SMF

TUS

8h 40m2 stops

5:50 am - 10:00 am

TUS

SMF

4h 10m1 stop

$192Southwest

Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 18

4:00 pm - 9:47 pm

SAN

TUS

4h 47m1 stop

9:46 am - 3:03 pm

TUS

SAN

6h 17m1 stop

$208American Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

Frontier flights from California to Tucson

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Frontier

Jan 22

LAS2:29 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1h 24m

TUS4:53 pmTucson

Jan 25

TUS9:59 pmTucson

1h 33m

LAS10:32 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$57

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Feb 5

LAS2:29 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1h 24m

TUS4:53 pmTucson

Feb 8

TUS9:59 pmTucson

1h 33m

LAS10:32 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$58

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Feb 1

LAS2:10 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1h 24m

TUS4:34 pmTucson

Feb 1

TUS9:59 pmTucson

1h 33m

LAS10:32 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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Feb 11

SNA2:56 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

1h 32m

TUS5:28 pmTucson

Feb 14

TUS12:03 pmTucson

1h 44m

SNA12:47 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$137

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Feb 3

SNA2:56 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

1h 32m

TUS5:28 pmTucson

Feb 17

TUS12:03 pmTucson

1h 44m

SNA12:47 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Mar 4

SNA2:47 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

1h 33m

TUS5:20 pmTucson

Mar 9

TUS11:03 amTucson

1h 44m

SNA12:47 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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$57

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LAS - TUS

LASTUS

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2:29 pm-4:53 pm

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9:59 pm-10:32 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$58

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SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/5

6:45 am-4:53 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Tucson

Sun 2/8

9:59 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop23h 58m

$130

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SNATUS

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Thu 2/19

1:20 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop22h 18m

Tucson

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1 stop16h 05m

$133

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SNATUS

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2:56 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Tucson

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12:03 pm-12:47 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$137

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SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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2:56 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Tucson

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12:03 pm-12:47 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$139

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LAS - TUS

LASTUS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 2/1

7:35 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Tucson

Thu 2/5

3:25 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$143

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SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

6:45 am-12:04 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Tucson

Sat 1/24

4:07 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$158

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/7

7:05 am-3:45 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Tucson

Sat 4/18

5:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 10m

$192

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SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

Tue 2/3

4:00 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Tucson

Tue 2/10

9:46 am-3:03 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$208

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tucson?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from California to Tucson. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $261. If you don’t want to visit Tucson in August, then you should wait until September to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $265.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Tucson?

According to our data, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Tucson from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Saturday departure recently was $272. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Tucson for around $324.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Tucson?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Tucson when you can find flight prices for as low as $288. Flying to Tucson at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $324.

What is the cheapest California to Tucson flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Tucson?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tucson from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tucson for around $296 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tucson from California for as low as $215 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Tucson flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Tucson flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$98
Fastest flight time	1h 20m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Tucson	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Tucson from California in the past 72 hours is $98. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Tucson found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $197.

The fastest flight from California to Tucson takes 1h 20m

Direct flights go from California to Tucson every day.

There is 1 airport in Tucson. From California there are direct flights to Tucson (TUS).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Tucson Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Tucson Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Tucson Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Tucson Airport is 7 as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Tucson Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Tucson Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tucson Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Tucson Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Tucson Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Tucson?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between California and Tucson, the leading plane model is Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700, making up 36.43% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Embraer 175 with 25.63%, Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) with 12.84%, and Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) with 9.39%.

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Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $58	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,820 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $87	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 3,070 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $117	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,258 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $156	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,534 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $162	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,014 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $166	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,064 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
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At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Tucson when you can find flight prices for as low as $288. Flying to Tucson at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $324.

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What cabin class options are available on California to Tucson flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Tucson flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Tucson flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Tucson flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Tucson?

Frontier, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Tucson

What airlines fly to Tucson?

How many flights depart from California to Tucson on average per day?

As of December 2025, there are 43 flights per day flying from California to Tucson. The most common time of day flights depart is 2:00PM, with 53% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from California to Tucson on average per week?

305 flights are operational weekly from California to Tucson as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Tucson?

On average, it takes 1h 20m to fly from California to Tucson if you fly out of San Diego (the most popular airport in California) and into Tucson (the most popular airport in Tucson). If you’re flying out of Los Angeles and into Tucson, then the flight time is around 1h 25m.

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