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$58+ Cheap flights from Tucson (TUS) to California

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TUS — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheap flight deals from Tucson to California

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Round-trip from

$108
(Frontier)

One-way from

$58
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$207 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
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Cheapest flights from Tucson to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tucson to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/312:43 pmTUS - LAS
Nonstop1h 21mFrontier
Thu 7/1010:26 amLAS - TUS
Nonstop1h 24mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$108
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:10 amTUS - SNA
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Wed 10/155:05 pmSNA - TUS
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/95:25 pmTUS - SMF
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Thu 9/119:00 amSMF - TUS
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$162
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/53:01 pmTUS - SNA
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/610:00 amSNA - TUS
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/24:00 pmTUS - LAS
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Thu 9/44:45 pmLAS - TUS
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1010:59 amTUS - SNA
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Sat 7/129:45 amSNA - TUS
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/9$177
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2012:45 pmTUS - SAN
1 stop23h 19mFrontier
Wed 7/237:04 pmSAN - TUS
1 stop16h 46mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/11:56 pmTUS - LAS
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/45:06 pmLAS - TUS
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$180
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/135:00 pmTUS - LAS
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Sat 9/205:30 pmLAS - TUS
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/10$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/41:00 pmTUS - LAX
Nonstop1h 46mDelta
Sun 12/79:15 amLAX - TUS
Nonstop1h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/12$194
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/512:39 pmTUS - SNA
1 stop5h 35mFrontier
Sun 9/76:59 pmSNA - TUS
1 stop16h 45mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/114:26 pmTUS - SMF
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Thu 7/175:30 amSMF - TUS
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/11$197

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tucson to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tucson to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Tucson

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TucsonLas Vegas

TUS - LAS

TUSLAS

Tucson

Thu 7/3

12:43 pm-2:04 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 7/10

10:26 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$108

TucsonSacramento

TUS - SMF

TUSSMF

Tucson

Tue 9/9

5:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

9:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$162

TucsonSanta Ana

TUS - SNA

TUSSNA

Tucson

Fri 9/5

3:01 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/6

10:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$167

TucsonSanta Ana

TUS - SNA

TUSSNA

Tucson

Thu 7/10

10:59 am-6:21 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/12

9:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$177

TucsonLas Vegas

TUS - LAS

TUSLAS

Tucson

Tue 9/2

4:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/4

4:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$177

TucsonSanta Ana

TUS - SNA

TUSSNA

Tucson

Tue 9/2

5:25 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/6

2:15 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$178

TucsonSan Diego

TUS - SAN

TUSSAN

Tucson

Sun 7/20

12:45 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop23h 19m

San Diego

Wed 7/23

7:04 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 46m

$179

TucsonLas Vegas

TUS - LAS

TUSLAS

Tucson

Sat 11/1

1:56 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 11/4

5:06 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$180

TucsonLas Vegas

TUS - LAS

TUSLAS

Tucson

Sat 9/13

5:00 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/20

5:30 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$183

TucsonLos Angeles

TUS - LAX

TUSLAX

Tucson

Sun 10/12

7:00 am-8:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

9:15 am-10:49 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$194

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Best time to book a flight from Tucson to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tucson to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tucson to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to California (average of $246). Flying from Tucson to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TUS to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Tucson to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Tucson to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Tucson to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Tucson to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from TUS to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Tucson to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tucson to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tucson to California?

    Most people fly from Tucson (TUS) if they book a flight from Tucson to California. Tucson is conveniently located just 7.5 mi from Tucson’s city center.

  • How popular is this Tucson to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 33 users have taken a look at flights from Tucson to California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tucson to California one-way?

    $58 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $79 and $80, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Tucson to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Tucson to California consider Tucson - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Tucson - San Francisco or Tucson - Los Angeles as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tucson to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Tucson to California consider choosing China Eastern (100%), Finnair (100%) or KLM (98%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tucson to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,382 for a flight from Tucson to California. The cheapest flight overall is $95 while the most popular route, (Tucson - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) is currently priced at $119.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tucson to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tucson to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tucson to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tucson to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tucson to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tucson to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tucson to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to California (average of $246). Flying from Tucson to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Tucson to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tucson to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$105Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$136Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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