What airlines fly to Tucson?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tucson from Chicago according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tucson. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Tucson on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

4 flights are operational daily from Chicago to Tucson as of November 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 9:00AM, with 45% of flights per day taking off at noon.

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

Alaska Airlines and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Tucson

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

The number of flights available between Chicago and Tucson is 31 per week as of November 2025. The most frequent departure day is Tue, with 29% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

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

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

As of November 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Tucson Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago 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 Chicago to Tucson Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Tucson Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tucson Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Tucson?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $474 to $677. The lowest price recently found on this route was $340.

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11:15 am - 4:57 pmORD-TUS

6h 42m1 stop

2:55 pm - 11:53 pmTUS-ORD

7h 58m1 stop

$340Delta

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sáb., ene. 24 - jue., ene. 29

3:40 pm - 8:50 pmMDW-TUS

6h 10m1 stop

8:20 am - 12:30 pmTUS-MDW

3h 10mnonstop

$341Southwest

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mié., feb. 25 - mar., mar. 3

6:06 pm - 11:59 pmORD-TUS

30h 53m1 stop

6:00 am - 5:10 pmTUS-ORD

10h 10m1 stop

$342Alaska Airlines

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jue., ene. 15 - mié., ene. 21

3:35 pm - 5:28 pmORD-TUS

26h 53m2 stops

12:03 pm - 4:33 pmTUS-ORD

27h 30m2 stops

$344Alaska Airlines

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sáb., feb. 7 - sáb., feb. 14

1:00 pm - 11:59 pmORD-TUS

11h 59m1 stop

6:00 am - 11:56 pmTUS-ORD

16h 56m1 stop

$345Alaska Airlines

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jue., feb. 26 - lun., mar. 2

8:15 am - 11:15 amMDW-TUS

4h 00mnonstop

3:45 pm - 9:50 pmTUS-MDW

5h 05m1 stop

$345Southwest

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mié., feb. 18 - mar., mar. 3

3:35 pm - 3:45 pmORD-TUS

25h 10m1 stop

12:50 pm - 12:12 amTUS-ORD

10h 22m1 stop

$346Multiple Airlines

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sáb., dic. 13 - lun., dic. 22

8:00 am - 3:30 pmORD-TUS

8h 30m1 stop

3:03 pm - 2:38 pmTUS-ORD

22h 35m2 stops

$347Alaska Airlines

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sáb., ene. 24 - lun., ene. 26

2:06 pm - 11:59 pmORD-TUS

10h 53m2 stops

6:00 am - 5:10 pmTUS-ORD

10h 10m1 stop

$348Alaska Airlines

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vie., ene. 9 - mar., ene. 20

9:47 am - 7:06 pmORD-TUS

10h 19m1 stop

6:00 am - 4:55 pmTUS-ORD

9h 55m1 stop

$356Multiple Airlines

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dom., dic. 7 - jue., dic. 11

American Airlines flights from Chicago to Tucson

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American Airlines

Feb 14

ORD11:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 04m

TUS2:34 pmTucson

Feb 18

TUS1:50 pmTucson

3h 32m

ORD6:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$367

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Feb 25

ORD9:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 05m

TUS12:55 pmTucson

Mar 3

TUS1:50 pmTucson

3h 32m

ORD6:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Feb 14

ORD11:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 04m

TUS2:34 pmTucson

Feb 28

TUS5:04 pmTucson

5h 33m

1 stop

ORD11:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$377

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Southwest

Feb 25

MDW3:40 pmChicago Midway

6h 10m

1 stop

TUS8:50 pmTucson

Mar 3

TUS8:20 amTucson

3h 10m

MDW12:30 pmChicago Midway

$341

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Southwest

Feb 18

MDW8:15 amChicago Midway

4h 00m

TUS11:15 amTucson

Mar 3

TUS3:45 pmTucson

5h 05m

1 stop

MDW9:50 pmChicago Midway

$345

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Southwest

Feb 25

MDW3:40 pmChicago Midway

6h 10m

1 stop

TUS8:50 pmTucson

Feb 28

TUS3:50 pmTucson

6h 55m

1 stop

MDW11:45 pmChicago Midway

$350

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sáb. 1/24

11:15 am-4:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Tucson

jue. 1/29

2:55 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$340

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MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

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mié. 2/25

3:40 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Tucson

mar. 3/3

8:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$341

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ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 1/15

6:06 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop30h 53m

Tucson

mié. 1/21

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$342

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/7

3:35 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops26h 53m

Tucson

sáb. 2/14

12:03 pm-4:33 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$344

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ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/26

1:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Tucson

lun. 3/2

6:00 am-11:56 pm

1 stop16h 56m

$345

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

mié. 2/18

8:15 am-11:15 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Tucson

mar. 3/3

3:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$345

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 12/13

3:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Tucson

lun. 12/22

12:50 pm-12:12 am

1 stop10h 22m

$346

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ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/24

8:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Tucson

lun. 1/26

3:03 pm-2:38 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$347

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/9

2:06 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Tucson

mar. 1/20

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$348

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 12/7

9:47 am-7:06 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Tucson

jue. 12/11

6:00 am-4:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$356

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Tucson?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Tucson?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tucson. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $276. If you don’t want to visit Tucson in September, then you should wait until October to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $378.

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

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Tucson from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $439. 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 Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Chicago to Tucson for around $534.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Tucson when you can find flight prices for as low as $431. Flying to Tucson in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $564.

What is the cheapest Chicago 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 Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tucson for around $442 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tucson from Chicago for as low as $361 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago 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 Chicago to Tucson flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Tucson flight.

How have Chicago to Tucson flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Chicago to Tucson flights are approximately 33% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Tucson

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Tucson according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best Price Found	$256
Fastest flight time	3h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Tucson	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Tucson from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $256. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Tucson found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $477.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Tucson takes 3h 45m

Direct flights go from Chicago to Tucson every day.

There is 1 airport near Tucson: Tucson (TUS)

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How far is Chicago to Tucson by plane?
The distance between Chicago and Tucson is about 1442.0 mi. Flights usually cover this in 3h 45m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Tucson Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Tucson Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Tucson Airport?
As of November 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Tucson Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago 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 Chicago to Tucson Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tucson Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Tucson Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tucson Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to Tucson?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and Tucson, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800, making up 24.09% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) with 23.72%, Boeing 737-700 with 10.40%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 9.31%.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Tucson?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Chicago to Tucson is American Airlines (56% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (22%), Southwest (18%), and Frontier (4%).

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Tucson

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Frontier	PriceFrom $109	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.8 3,099 reviews	Search Frontier flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $262	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,038 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $272	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,046 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $291	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,254 reviews	Search Southwest flights

Southwest Flights From Chicago to Tucson
Across 5 Southwest flights from Chicago to Tucson this week, the average price was $469, with the best Southwest deals starting from $291 round-trip. 4,254 users have rated Southwest on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.
United Airlines Flights From Chicago to Tucson
The best United Airlines deal for Chicago to Tucson flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $272, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $493 round-trip. United Airlines operates 13 flights out of Chicago into Tucson in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 9,046 United Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.4/10.

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