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$117+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — TUS
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Tucson are usually found in August or April, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Tucson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Tucson (TUS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$235
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$117
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$454

Good round-trip deal

$288 or less

Good one-way deal

$214 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/68:25 amORD - TUS
1 stop28h 20mFrontier
Sun 9/76:25 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop24h 34mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$235
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 9/79:45 amORD - TUS
Nonstop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/73:01 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/235:45 pmMDW - TUS
Nonstop3h 35mSouthwest
Sat 8/306:45 amTUS - MDW
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/268:49 amORD - TUS
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/211:39 amTUS - ORD
Nonstop3h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 11/84:09 pmORD - TUS
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Wed 11/121:40 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/29$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 11/84:23 pmMDW - TUS
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Sat 11/151:40 pmTUS - MDW
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 7/29$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/193:20 pmORD - TUS
1 stop22h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/2712:17 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop9h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$307

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Tucson that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Tucson

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

8:25 am-10:45 am

1 stop28h 20m

Tucson

Sun 9/7

6:25 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop24h 34m

$235

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

9:45 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 50m

Tucson

Sun 9/7

3:01 pm-12:27 am

1 stop7h 26m

$258

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/23

5:45 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Tucson

Sat 8/30

6:45 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$269

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

8:49 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Tucson

Tue 9/2

11:39 am-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$275

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

5:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Tucson

Tue 10/21

1:15 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$289

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/7

5:04 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Tucson

Tue 10/14

1:15 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$289

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

3:20 pm-11:21 am

1 stop22h 01m

Tucson

Sat 9/27

12:17 pm-12:03 am

1 stop9h 46m

$307

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

8:25 am-10:45 am

1 stop28h 20m

$117

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/9

2:44 pm-10:45 am

1 stop22h 01m

$117

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$130

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Tucson

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Tucson. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Tucson. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Chicago 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 CHI to TUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 July 31, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Chicago to Tucson by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Tucson

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to TUS are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Tucson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tucson. 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 Tucson. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Chicago to Tucson. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    Tucson (TUS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Tucson. You should not have trouble finding flights to Tucson from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Tucson airport from Chicago. It is only a 7.5 mi journey from Tucson (TUS) to Tucson’s city center.

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

    Frontier, at $235, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Tucson.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Southwest. Users have found that Frontier is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $117. Users have also found prices from $135 and $135 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Tucson from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (96%), SkyWest Airlines (93%), American Airlines( 53%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tucson?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Tucson is generally $301, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $71. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tucson), you can expect to pay $269 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Chicago 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Tucson

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$323Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$375Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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