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

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

What airlines fly to Tucson?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tucson from Iowa according to our data. Allegiant Air is the first choice among our users, with 73% 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.

How long does it take to fly to Tucson?

On average, it takes 5h 11m to fly from Iowa to Tucson if you fly out of Des Moines (the most popular airport in Iowa) and into Tucson (the most popular airport in Tucson). If you’re flying out of Cedar Rapids and into Tucson, then the flight time is around 7h 09m.

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

Prices for flights from Iowa to Tucson Airport are updated daily.

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

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

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa 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.

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4:12 pm - 9:47 pmOMA-TUS

7h 35m1 stop

12:57 pm - 11:56 pmTUS-OMA

8h 59m1 stop

$245Delta

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Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 13

3:45 pm - 8:45 pmDSM-TUS

7h 00m1 stop

5:45 am - 12:25 pmTUS-DSM

4h 40m1 stop

$250Southwest

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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 13

6:35 am - 3:44 pmOMA-TUS

11h 09m2 stops

4:50 pm - 11:59 pmTUS-OMA

5h 09m1 stop

$250Delta

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Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 13

3:10 pm - 9:29 pmDSM-TUS

8h 19m1 stop

12:58 pm - 11:23 pmTUS-DSM

8h 25m1 stop

$251American Airlines

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Tue, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 18

9:34 am - 12:41 pmDSM-TUS

5h 07m1 stop

4:00 pm - 11:13 pmTUS-DSM

5h 13m1 stop

$252American Airlines

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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27

6:35 am - 3:44 pmOMA-TUS

11h 09m2 stops

11:55 am - 10:44 pmTUS-OMA

8h 49m2 stops

$255Delta

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Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 13

3:15 pm - 8:24 pmCID-TUS

7h 09m1 stop

1:30 pm - 9:24 pmTUS-CID

5h 54m1 stop

$269United Airlines

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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Oct 6

8:00 am - 6:05 pmOMA-TUS

11h 05m2 stops

10:40 am - 4:22 pmTUS-OMA

4h 42m1 stop

$316United Airlines

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Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 14

8:16 pm - 11:44 amCID-TUS

41h 28m2 stops

11:36 am - 7:31 pmTUS-CID

5h 55m1 stop

$355Frontier

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Fri, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 23

8:16 pm - 11:44 amCID-TUS

41h 28m2 stops

8:46 am - 7:31 pmTUS-CID

32h 45m2 stops

$385Frontier

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Fri, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 23

Southwest flights from Iowa to Tucson

Our best Southwest deals on Iowa to Tucson flight tickets

Southwest

Sep 6

DSM3:45 pmDes Moines

7h 00m

1 stop

TUS8:45 pmTucson

Sep 13

TUS5:45 amTucson

4h 40m

1 stop

DSM12:25 pmDes Moines

$250

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Southwest

Oct 2

OMA9:05 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

4h 15m

1 stop

TUS11:20 pmTucson

Oct 6

TUS11:10 amTucson

10h 05m

2 stops

OMA11:15 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$322

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Southwest

Aug 21

DSM1:55 pmDes Moines

8h 05m

2 stops

TUS8:00 pmTucson

Aug 27

TUS5:40 amTucson

8h 10m

1 stop

DSM3:50 pmDes Moines

$352

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American Airlines flights from Iowa to Tucson

Our best American Airlines deals on Iowa to Tucson flight tickets

American Airlines

Oct 7

DSM3:10 pmDes Moines

8h 19m

1 stop

TUS9:29 pmTucson

Oct 18

TUS12:58 pmTucson

8h 25m

1 stop

DSM11:23 pmDes Moines

$251

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American Airlines

Sep 20

DSM9:34 amDes Moines

5h 07m

1 stop

TUS12:41 pmTucson

Sep 27

TUS4:00 pmTucson

5h 13m

1 stop

DSM11:13 pmDes Moines

$252

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American Airlines

Sep 6

DSM5:10 amDes Moines

5h 35m

1 stop

TUS8:45 amTucson

Sep 13

TUS1:50 pmTucson

7h 23m

2 stops

DSM11:13 pmDes Moines

$256

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OmahaTucson

OMA - TUS

OMATUS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/10

4:12 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Tucson

Sat 9/13

12:57 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$245

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Sat 9/6

3:45 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Tucson

Sat 9/13

5:45 am-12:25 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$250

OmahaTucson

OMA - TUS

OMATUS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/10

6:35 am-3:44 pm

2 stops11h 09m

Tucson

Sat 9/13

4:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$250

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Tue 10/7

3:10 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Tucson

Sat 10/18

12:58 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$251

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Sat 9/20

9:34 am-12:41 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Tucson

Sat 9/27

4:00 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$252

OmahaTucson

OMA - TUS

OMATUS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/10

6:35 am-3:44 pm

2 stops11h 09m

Tucson

Sat 9/13

11:55 am-10:44 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$255

Cedar RapidsTucson

CID - TUS

CIDTUS

Cedar Rapids

Thu 9/25

3:15 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Tucson

Mon 10/6

1:30 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$269

OmahaTucson

OMA - TUS

OMATUS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 12/6

8:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Tucson

Sun 12/14

10:40 am-4:22 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$316

Cedar RapidsTucson

CID - TUS

CIDTUS

Cedar Rapids

Fri 10/17

8:16 pm-11:44 am

2 stops41h 28m

Tucson

Thu 10/23

11:36 am-7:31 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$355

Cedar RapidsTucson

CID - TUS

CIDTUS

Cedar Rapids

Fri 10/17

8:16 pm-11:44 am

2 stops41h 28m

Tucson

Thu 10/23

8:46 am-7:31 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$385

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa to Tucson

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tucson?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Iowa 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 October to fly from Iowa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $340.

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 Iowa. 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 Iowa 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 Iowa 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.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tucson from Iowa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tucson for around $417 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tucson from Iowa for as low as $339 on momondo.

Cheap Iowa to Tucson flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$117
Fastest flight time	4h 15m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Tucson	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Tucson from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $117. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Tucson found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $245.

The fastest flight from Iowa to Tucson takes 4h 15m

There are no direct flights from Iowa to Tucson. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Cedar Rapids Airport - Tucson Airport, Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport - Tucson Airport and Des Moines Airport - Tucson Airport.

There is 1 airport near Tucson: Tucson (TUS)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Tucson Airport?
Prices for flights from Iowa to Tucson Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Tucson Airport?
As of August 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Iowa to Tucson Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Tucson Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa 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.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to Tucson

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $268	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,917 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $351	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,247 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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