What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Tucson to Chicago?

Seattle (SEA) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $267.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Tucson to Chicago?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 44m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Tucson to Chicago?

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from Tucson to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Tucson to Chicago?

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 33m.

How long is the flight from Tucson to Chicago?

Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines fly from Tucson to Chicago in about 3h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 32m. There are 1437 mi between Tucson and Chicago. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tucson to Chicago round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tucson to Chicago round-trip from $110. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $237, and American Airlines, from $272. Frontier is priced at 74% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $118 and $156 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Tucson to Chicago?

The price you pay for your flight from Tucson to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Tucson to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 day to fly from Tucson to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tucson to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Tucson to Chicago

The most flights from TUS to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 23.0 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Tucson to Chicago?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $125. While the most popular route (Tucson - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $215 on average, our data indicates $358 when flying from Tucson to Chicago.

What are the most reliable airlines from Tucson to Chicago?

Before booking your flight to Chicago from Tucson, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (83%), SkyWest Airlines (74%), Emirates( 74%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Tucson to Chicago?

Consider American Airlines, Frontier or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Tucson to Chicago.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Tucson to Chicago?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Tucson to Chicago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Tucson to Chicago at least 58 days early can save you up to 127% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 58 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Tucson to Chicago for as little as $416 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $723 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to Chicago?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Tucson. Users have commonly found prices around $436 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $169. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in February.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Tucson to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 5% on airfare.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Tucson to Chicago?

Tucson (TUS), located 7.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Tucson to Chicago. 4 airlines have flights from Tucson to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Tucson to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 7 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Tucson to Chicago?

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

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

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

$72+ Flights from Tucson to Chicago

Round-trip from	$262 (Orbitz)
One-way from	$72 (Priceline)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$424
Good round-trip deal	$337 or less
Good one-way deal	$181 or less

Basic Economy allows only a personal item, no carry-on bags, unless exceptions apply.

Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$110	Average$218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$272	Average$447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$302	Average$471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$72+ Cheap flights from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago (CHI)

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Tucson to Chicago?

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What’s the fastest layover option from Tucson to Chicago?

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