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$99+ Cheap flights from Tucson to San Diego (TUS - SAN)

TUS — SAN
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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Cheap flight deals from Tucson to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Tucson to San Diego

Thu 12/106:05 am -
1 stop3h 25m
Fri 12/1111:00 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 11/10$352
Sat 12/196:00 pm -
1 stop5h 15m
Tue 12/227:15 pm -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 11/6$357
Fri 12/1111:15 am -
1 stop3h 40m
Sat 12/127:35 am -
2 stops6h 45m
Deal found 11/7$362
Wed 12/2312:40 pm -
1 stop5h 13m
Thu 12/247:20 am -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 11/9$363
Mon 12/71:48 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Thu 12/104:11 pm -
1 stop4h 38m
Deal found 11/5$377
Thu 12/312:46 pm -
1 stop4h 47m
Thu 12/1012:53 pm -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 11/9$385
Fri 12/186:40 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sat 12/267:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Deal found 11/6$387
Mon 12/712:08 pm -
1 stop22h 52m
Sun 12/136:15 am -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 11/10$393

Find flight deals from Tucson to San Diego

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$323

Good round-trip deal

$260 or less

Good one-way deal

$147 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tucson-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Tucson-San Diego flights.
From Tucson to San Diego
One-way flight from Tucson to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tucson to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Tucson to San Diego.

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Cheapest round-trip

TucsonSan Diego

TUS Tucson - SAN San Diego

TUSSAN

Tucson

Sat 12/12

12:46 pm-4:33 pm

1 stop4h 47m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

TucsonSan Diego

TUS Tucson - SAN San Diego

TUSSAN

Tucson

Thu 12/31

6:05 am-8:30 am

1 stop3h 25m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

TucsonSan Diego

TUS Tucson - SAN San Diego

TUSSAN

Tucson

Fri 3/19

5:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179
Quickest round-trip

TucsonSan Diego

TUS Tucson - SAN San Diego

TUSSAN

Tucson

Sat 12/12

8:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

TucsonSan Diego

TUS Tucson - SAN San Diego

TUSSAN

Tucson

Mon 3/1

10:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

TucsonSan Diego

TUS Tucson - SAN San Diego

TUSSAN

Tucson

Thu 3/25

1:08 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop2h 48m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

TucsonSan Diego

TUS Tucson - SAN San Diego

TUSSAN

Tucson

Fri 2/26

6:30 am-11:45 am

2 stops6h 15m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

TucsonSan Diego

TUS Tucson - SAN San Diego

TUSSAN

Tucson

Sat 12/19

6:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

San Diego

Tue 12/22

7:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop5h 05m

$357

TucsonSan Diego

TUS Tucson - SAN San Diego

TUSSAN

Tucson

Thu 1/7

8:30 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

San Diego

Tue 1/12

9:45 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$357

TucsonSan Diego

TUS Tucson - SAN San Diego

TUSSAN

Tucson

Sat 1/23

11:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops7h 10m

San Diego

Sat 2/6

9:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$362

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Compare providers for flights from Tucson to San Diego

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tucson to San Diego in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tucson-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tucson-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tucson-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tucson-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tucson-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Tucson to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Tucson to San Diego

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

The price you pay for your flight from Tucson to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 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 San Diego?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to San Diego (average of $295). Flying from Tucson to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 SAN?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Tucson to San Diego by exploring options for tickets at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Tucson to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Tucson to San Diego flights typically cost between $286 and $423 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $197 on Southwest (Jan 23-Feb 6).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Tucson to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from Tucson to San Diego?

    Booking a flight from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego (SAN) is your only option if you wish to fly from Tucson to San Diego. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Tucson to San Diego, all of which are around 1h 20m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Tucson to San Diego.

  • How popular is this Tucson to San Diego flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Tucson to San Diego?

    Airlines like Southwest and Alaska Airlines fly from Tucson to San Diego in about 5h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16m. The distance between Tucson and San Diego is about 367 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tucson to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tucson to San Diego round-trip from $153. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $197, and American Airlines, from $253. Delta is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Tucson to San Diego are Frontier ($61), Southwest ($98), and Delta ($107).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tucson to San Diego?

    On average you can expect to pay $299 for a flight from Tucson to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (Tucson - San Diego) is currently priced at $349.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Tucson to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tucson to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to San Diego (average of $295). Flying from Tucson to San Diego in January is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 3 airlines flying from Tucson to San Diego

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$153Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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