What airlines fly to California?

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

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

As of September 2026, 350 flights take off from Tucson and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Tucson to California

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

The number of flights available between Tucson and California is 50 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 12:00PM, with 57% of daily flights leaving at noon.

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

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

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The number of operators available for flights from Tucson Airport to California is 7 as of September 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Tucson Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California 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 California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:40 am - 10:20 amTUS Tucson-LAX Los Angeles

1h 40mnonstop

11:20 am - 6:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-TUS Tucson

5h 50m2 stops San Jose Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$168Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

6:40 am - 1:25 pmTUS Tucson-LAX Los Angeles

6h 45m2 stops San Diego San Jose

7:00 pm - 8:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-TUS Tucson

1h 30mnonstop

$168Southwest

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

5:25 pm - 10:14 pmTUS Tucson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

4h 49m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:30 pm - 7:49 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TUS Tucson

3h 19m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$173American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17

5:25 pm - 10:14 pmTUS Tucson-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

4h 49m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:45 am - 9:48 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-TUS Tucson

3h 03m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$173American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17

4:30 pm - 11:55 pmTUS Tucson-LAX Los Angeles

7h 25m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:30 am - 10:24 amLAX Los Angeles-TUS Tucson

4h 54m1 stop Salt Lake City

$173Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28

4:30 pm - 9:45 pmTUS Tucson-LAX Los Angeles

5h 15m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:30 am - 10:24 amLAX Los Angeles-TUS Tucson

4h 54m1 stop Salt Lake City

$173Delta

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

6:00 am - 7:36 pmTUS Tucson-RNO Reno

13h 36m1 stop Portland

2:42 pm - 10:01 pmRNO Reno-TUS Tucson

7h 19m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$221Alaska Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 23

6:25 am - 12:43 pmTUS Tucson-RNO Reno

7h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

9:20 am - 3:06 pmRNO Reno-TUS Tucson

4h 46m1 stop San Francisco

$233United Airlines

Fri, Jan 1 - Tue, Jan 5

7:00 am - 1:44 pmTUS Tucson-SAN San Diego

7h 44m1 stop San Francisco

7:15 am - 3:06 pmSAN San Diego-TUS Tucson

6h 51m1 stop San Francisco

$243United Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 26

7:22 am - 8:17 amTUS Tucson-LAX Los Angeles

1h 55mnonstop

7:09 am - 9:45 amLAX Los Angeles-TUS Tucson

1h 36mnonstop

$293Alaska Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

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Oct 14

TUS6:40 amTucson

6h 45m

2 stops

LAX1:25 pmLos Angeles

Oct 21

LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles

1h 30m

TUS8:30 pmTucson

$168

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Oct 13

TUS6:40 amTucson

6h 20m

2 stops

LAX1:00 pmLos Angeles

Oct 20

LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles

1h 30m

TUS8:30 pmTucson

$169

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Oct 17

TUS9:45 amTucson

1h 40m

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles

Oct 24

LAX2:05 pmLos Angeles

5h 55m

2 stops

TUS8:00 pmTucson

$170

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Oct 14

TUS5:25 pmTucson

4h 49m

1 stop

SNA10:14 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Oct 17

SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

3h 03m

1 stop

TUS9:48 amTucson

$173

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Jan 12

TUS8:15 pmTucson

1h 50m

LAX9:05 pmLos Angeles

Jan 27

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles

5h 15m

1 stop

TUS12:15 pmTucson

$203

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Oct 20

TUS11:53 amTucson

3h 46m

1 stop

SAN3:39 pmSan Diego

Oct 24

SAN4:35 pmSan Diego

3h 14m

1 stop

TUS7:49 pmTucson

$214

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Tucson

Sat 10/31

8:40 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 40m

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11:20 am-6:10 pm

2 stops5h 50m

$168

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Tucson

Wed 10/14

6:40 am-1:25 pm

2 stops6h 45m

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7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

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TUS Tucson - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Wed 10/14

5:25 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop4h 49m

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Sat 10/17

4:30 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop3h 19m

$173

TucsonSanta Ana

TUS Tucson - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

TUSSNA

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Wed 10/14

5:25 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop4h 49m

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Sat 10/17

6:45 am-9:48 am

1 stop3h 03m

$173

TucsonLos Angeles

TUS Tucson - LAX Los Angeles

TUSLAX

Tucson

Tue 10/20

4:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/28

5:30 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 54m

$173

TucsonLos Angeles

TUS Tucson - LAX Los Angeles

TUSLAX

Tucson

Wed 10/21

4:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/27

5:30 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 54m

$173

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TUS Tucson - RNO Reno

TUSRNO

Tucson

Sat 10/17

6:00 am-7:36 pm

1 stop13h 36m

Reno

Fri 10/23

2:42 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$221

TucsonReno

TUS Tucson - RNO Reno

TUSRNO

Tucson

Fri 1/1

6:25 am-12:43 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Reno

Tue 1/5

9:20 am-3:06 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$233

TucsonSan Diego

TUS Tucson - SAN San Diego

TUSSAN

Tucson

Fri 1/8

7:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

San Diego

Tue 1/26

7:15 am-3:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$243

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TucsonLos Angeles

TUS Tucson - LAX Los Angeles

TUSLAX

Tucson

Sat 1/9

7:22 am-8:17 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

7:09 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$293

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of January is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Tucson averaging around $314.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Tucson to California is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $424. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Sunday is $755.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $365. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $593 on average. Flights to California from Tucson in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Tucson to California flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Tucson when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $304 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Tucson for as low as $244 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Tucson to California 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	$77
Fastest flight time	1h 20m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Tucson in the past 72 hours is $77. The best round-trip flight deal from Tucson to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $168.

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

Direct flights go from Tucson to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From Tucson there are direct flights to San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Tucson to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tucson Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Tucson Airport to California are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tucson Airport to California?
The number of operators available for flights from Tucson Airport to California is 7 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Tucson Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Tucson Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California 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 California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Tucson to California?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Tucson to California is Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 (34.01% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Embraer 175 (30.53%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (12.43%), and Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (9.30%).

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Frontier	PriceFrom $101	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,599 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $117	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,937 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $132	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,581 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $137	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,190 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $158	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,075 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $209	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,217 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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