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$39+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TUS
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Tucson

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Tucson flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$115
(Frontier)

One-way from

$39
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$258

Good round-trip deal

$177 or less

Good one-way deal

$99 or less
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/612:59 amLAS - TUS
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Sun 9/146:25 pmTUS - LAS
Nonstop1h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$115
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2612:27 pmLAS - TUS
Nonstop1h 24mFrontier
Mon 9/292:41 pmTUS - LAS
Nonstop1h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$118
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2412:33 pmLAS - TUS
1 stop22h 12mFrontier
Mon 9/292:41 pmTUS - LAS
Nonstop1h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$122
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 8/2012:59 amLAS - TUS
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Sun 8/2412:44 pmTUS - LAS
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$128
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/196:00 amSFO - TUS
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Fri 9/193:45 pmTUS - SFO
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/1212:27 pmLAS - TUS
Nonstop1h 24mFrontier
Fri 9/192:41 pmTUS - LAS
Nonstop1h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$132
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/236:00 pmLAS - TUS
1 stop16h 37mFrontier
Sun 8/2412:44 pmTUS - LAS
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$135
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sat 9/65:00 amSFO - TUS
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Mon 9/155:25 pmTUS - SFO
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$139
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/243:05 pmLAS - TUS
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 9/299:55 amTUS - LAS
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$146
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 11/65:00 amSFO - TUS
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Sun 11/95:10 amTUS - SFO
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$149
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/128:55 pmLAS - TUS
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Fri 9/193:45 pmTUS - LAS
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:10 pmSAN - TUS
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 9/168:00 amTUS - SAN
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$155

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Tucson that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Tucson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasTucson

LAS - TUS

LASTUS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/6

12:59 am-10:45 am

1 stop9h 46m

Tucson

Sun 9/14

6:25 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$115

Las VegasTucson

LAS - TUS

LASTUS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/26

12:27 pm-1:51 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Tucson

Mon 9/29

2:41 pm-4:03 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$118

Las VegasTucson

LAS - TUS

LASTUS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/24

12:33 pm-10:45 am

1 stop22h 12m

Tucson

Mon 9/29

2:41 pm-4:03 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$122

Las VegasTucson

LAS - TUS

LASTUS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/20

12:59 am-10:37 am

1 stop9h 38m

Tucson

Sun 8/24

12:44 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$128

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Tucson

Fri 9/19

3:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$129

Las VegasTucson

LAS - TUS

LASTUS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/12

12:27 pm-1:51 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Tucson

Fri 9/19

2:41 pm-4:03 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$132

Las VegasTucson

LAS - TUS

LASTUS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/23

6:00 pm-10:37 am

1 stop16h 37m

Tucson

Sun 8/24

12:44 pm-2:07 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$135

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

5:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

Tucson

Mon 9/15

5:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$139

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

5:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

Tucson

Wed 9/24

1:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$139

San FranciscoTucson

SFO - TUS

SFOTUS

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

5:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

Tucson

Sun 11/9

5:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 20m

$149

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Best time to book a flight from California to Tucson

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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 $364). Flying from California to Tucson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $425). 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 August 14, 2025.

When flying from California to Tucson, 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 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to TUS are scheduled on a Wednesday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 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 6 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $39 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $65 and Delta from $78 one-way.

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

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

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

    Consider Finnair (100%), Qatar Airways (98%) or American Airlines (92%) 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 $65. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Tucson) can be booked for $149 on average our data indicates $302 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 $364). Flying from California to Tucson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $425). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$132Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
FrontierCheapest$143Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$147Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$154Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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