What airlines fly to Tucson?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tucson from Des Moines according to our data. Allegiant Air is the first choice among our users, with 65% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tucson. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Tucson on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Tucson?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Tucson

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

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tucson Airport are updated daily.

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

As of November 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tucson Airport.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Tucson Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Tucson Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tucson Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$153 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Tucson in 2025/26

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $388 to $526. The lowest price recently found on this route was $305.

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3:04 pm - 9:58 pmDSM-TUS

7h 54m1 stop

1:25 pm - 10:30 pmTUS-DSM

8h 05m1 stop

$305United Airlines

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Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 4

5:21 am - 10:00 amDSM-TUS

5h 39m1 stop

11:47 am - 5:33 pmTUS-DSM

4h 46m1 stop

$306American Airlines

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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15

6:10 am - 3:10 pmDSM-TUS

10h 00m2 stops

6:40 am - 12:40 pmTUS-DSM

5h 00m1 stop

$310Southwest

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Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, Feb 7

6:10 am - 3:10 pmDSM-TUS

10h 00m2 stops

6:40 am - 2:55 pmTUS-DSM

7h 15m2 stops

$315Southwest

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Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, Feb 7

8:30 am - 9:14 pmDSM-TUS

13h 44m1 stop

7:36 pm - 7:23 pmTUS-DSM

22h 47m2 stops

$324Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15

5:30 am - 10:00 amDSM-TUS

5h 30m1 stop

5:40 pm - 11:43 pmTUS-DSM

5h 03m1 stop

$331United Airlines

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Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 14

5:21 am - 10:04 amDSM-TUS

5h 43m1 stop

9:00 am - 5:06 pmTUS-DSM

7h 06m1 stop

$332American Airlines

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Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17

5:51 pm - 10:55 pmDSM-TUS

6h 04m1 stop

9:00 am - 5:06 pmTUS-DSM

7h 06m1 stop

$333American Airlines

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Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17

8:00 am - 3:40 pmDSM-TUS

8h 40m2 stops

5:40 pm - 11:43 pmTUS-DSM

5h 03m1 stop

$336United Airlines

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Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 14

5:21 am - 2:10 pmDSM-TUS

9h 49m2 stops

11:43 am - 8:04 pmTUS-DSM

7h 21m1 stop

$338American Airlines

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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Tucson

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American Airlines

Jan 8

DSM5:21 amDes Moines

5h 39m

1 stop

TUS10:00 amTucson

Jan 15

TUS11:47 amTucson

4h 46m

1 stop

DSM5:33 pmDes Moines

$306

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Jan 10

DSM5:21 amDes Moines

5h 43m

1 stop

TUS10:04 amTucson

Jan 17

TUS9:00 amTucson

7h 06m

1 stop

DSM5:06 pmDes Moines

$332

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American Airlines

Jan 10

DSM5:51 pmDes Moines

6h 04m

1 stop

TUS10:55 pmTucson

Jan 17

TUS9:00 amTucson

7h 06m

1 stop

DSM5:06 pmDes Moines

$333

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Southwest flights from Des Moines to Tucson

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Southwest

Jan 28

DSM6:10 amDes Moines

10h 00m

2 stops

TUS3:10 pmTucson

Feb 7

TUS6:40 amTucson

5h 00m

1 stop

DSM12:40 pmDes Moines

$310

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Southwest

Jan 28

DSM6:10 amDes Moines

10h 00m

2 stops

TUS3:10 pmTucson

Feb 7

TUS6:40 amTucson

7h 15m

2 stops

DSM2:55 pmDes Moines

$315

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Southwest

Feb 2

DSM12:05 pmDes Moines

6h 05m

1 stop

TUS5:10 pmTucson

Feb 4

TUS10:55 amTucson

7h 25m

1 stop

DSM7:20 pmDes Moines

$347

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Mon 2/2

3:04 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 54m

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Wed 2/4

1:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$305

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DSM - TUS

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Des Moines

Thu 1/8

5:21 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 39m

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Thu 1/15

11:47 am-5:33 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$306

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DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

6:10 am-3:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Tucson

Sat 2/7

6:40 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$310

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DSMTUS

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

6:10 am-3:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Tucson

Sat 2/7

6:40 am-2:55 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$315

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

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Thu 1/8

8:30 am-9:14 pm

1 stop13h 44m

Tucson

Thu 1/15

7:36 pm-7:23 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$324

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DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

5:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 30m

Tucson

Sat 2/14

5:40 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$331

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DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

5:21 am-10:04 am

1 stop5h 43m

Tucson

Sat 1/17

9:00 am-5:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$332

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

5:51 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Tucson

Sat 1/17

9:00 am-5:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$333

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

8:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Tucson

Sat 2/14

5:40 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$336

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

5:21 am-2:10 pm

2 stops9h 49m

Tucson

Sat 1/17

11:43 am-8:04 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$338

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Tucson?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Tucson. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $309. If you don’t want to visit Tucson in August, then you should wait until February to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $369.

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

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Tucson from Des Moines. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $381. 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 Des Moines to Tucson for around $487.

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

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to Tucson when you can find flight prices for as low as $356. Flying to Tucson in the evening 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 $446.

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Fastest flight time	4h 55m
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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Tucson takes 4h 55m

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How far is Des Moines to Tucson by plane?
Des Moines and Tucson are 1151.6 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 4h 55m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tucson Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tucson Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tucson Airport?
As of November 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Tucson Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Tucson Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Tucson Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tucson Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Tucson Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tucson Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Tucson?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to Tucson is American Airlines, representing 61% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 29% and Southwest at 10%.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Tucson

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $262	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,038 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $336	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,046 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $370	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,254 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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