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$46+ Cheap flights from California to Tucson (TUS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TUS
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Tucson

Cheapest flights from California to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:05 pmLAS - TUS
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Sun 12/287:43 pmTUS - LAS
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$141
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sat 12/2012:59 amLAS - TUS
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Tue 12/237:20 pmTUS - LAS
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$170
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 amONT - TUS
1 stop11h 35mFrontier
Tue 12/307:20 pmTUS - ONT
1 stop22h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$184
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:00 amONT - TUS
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Tue 12/307:20 pmTUS - ONT
1 stop22h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$185
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/214:28 pmLAS - TUS
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Sun 12/287:43 pmTUS - LAS
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$200
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/252:45 pmLAX - TUS
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Thu 1/112:22 pmTUS - LAX
Nonstop1h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/14$211
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/285:55 amLAX - TUS
1 stop10h 58mFrontier
Tue 12/307:20 pmTUS - LAX
1 stop17h 56mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:47 pmSFO - TUS
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/67:02 amTUS - SFO
Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Wed 12/316:00 amSFO - TUS
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Tue 1/65:55 pmTUS - SFO
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/13$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/279:20 pmLAX - TUS
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/307:20 pmTUS - LAX
1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:55 pmPSP - TUS
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/14:02 pmTUS - PSP
1 stop2h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:47 pmSFO - TUS
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/98:07 pmTUS - SFO
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$264

Find flight deals from California to Tucson

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Tucson flight deals. Data was last updated December 15, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$93
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$46
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$327

Good round-trip deal

$207 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Tucson 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Tucson that are best for you.

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Las VegasTucson

LAS - TUS

LASTUS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/29

2:29 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Tucson

Sun 2/1

9:59 pm-10:32 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$93

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

2:56 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Tucson

Tue 1/27

3:03 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$137

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

2:56 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Tucson

Sun 1/25

3:03 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$147

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

2:56 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Tucson

Mon 1/26

3:03 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$147

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

2:56 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Tucson

Mon 1/26

3:03 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$147

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

2:56 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Tucson

Fri 1/16

3:03 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$157

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/22

2:56 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Tucson

Mon 1/26

3:03 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$157

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

2:56 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Tucson

Sat 1/17

3:03 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$157

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/21

5:03 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Tucson

Mon 1/26

2:55 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$162

Santa AnaTucson

SNA - TUS

SNATUS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

5:03 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Tucson

Mon 1/26

2:55 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$162

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Best time to book a flight from California to Tucson

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tucson from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Tucson

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tucson (average of $38). Flying from California to Tucson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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 CA to TUS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Tucson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

When flying from California to Tucson, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Tucson?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Tucson. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Tucson

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Tucson. 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 December 15, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to TUS are scheduled on a Friday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Tucson. 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 into for flights to Tucson from California?

    Tucson (TUS), located 7.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Tucson.

  • How popular is this California to Tucson flight route?

    This flight path from California to Tucson was viewed by 8 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Tucson?

    A quick flight from California to Tucson can take about 1h 24m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $93. California and Tucson are separated by a distance of 365 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $63 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $68 and Frontier from $72 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Tucson, Los Angeles - Tucson or Sacramento Intl - Tucson when deciding on the best route from California to Tucson.

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

    Consider Sun Country Air (100%), Aeromexico (92%) or WestJet (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Tucson.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Tucson?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $119. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Tucson) can be booked for $195 on average, our data indicates $317 when flying from California to Tucson.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Tucson 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 California to Tucson?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tucson (average of $38). Flying from California to Tucson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $148). 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 7 airlines flying from California to Tucson

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to Tucson. 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$87Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$120Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$146Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$166Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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