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$71+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Tucson (TUS)

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CHI — TUS
oct. 15 — oct. 221
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Tucson are usually found in August or July, 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 septembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$254
(Priceline)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$408

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$123 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Tucson
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Tucson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Tucson.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Tucson.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Tucson
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 septembre 15, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/166:50 amORD - TUS
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
dim. 10/1911:42 amTUS - ORD
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
lun. 9/296:15 amORD - TUS
1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines
ven. 10/311:35 amTUS - ORD
2 stops28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
jeu. 10/236:50 amORD - TUS
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
lun. 10/2712:24 pmTUS - ORD
2 stops33h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
jeu. 9/256:00 amORD - TUS
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
lun. 9/292:41 pmTUS - ORD
2 stops17h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
ven. 10/36:00 amORD - TUS
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
lun. 10/62:41 pmTUS - ORD
2 stops31h 12mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 9/211:03 pmORD - TUS
1 stop26h 48mFrontier
dim. 9/286:25 pmTUS - ORD
2 stops26h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$273
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
ven. 10/36:00 amORD - TUS
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
dim. 10/511:35 amTUS - ORD
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/226:35 amORD - TUS
2 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/2712:24 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop9h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 11/25:00 amORD - TUS
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
ven. 11/72:20 pmTUS - ORD
2 stops31h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 11/12:55 pmORD - TUS
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
mer. 11/510:29 amTUS - ORD
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
ven. 10/316:35 amORD - TUS
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/32:20 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$286
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 11/143:25 pmORD - TUS
1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines
dim. 11/1612:32 pmTUS - ORD
1 stop10h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$291

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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 septembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Tucson that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Tucson

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 10/24

3:15 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Tucson

lun. 10/27

5:15 am-6:22 am

1 stop23h 07m

$312

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/24

7:36 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Tucson

jeu. 11/27

8:30 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$377

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 11/12

3:25 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Tucson

mar. 11/18

7:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops13h 10m

$382

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 11/5

10:00 am-10:44 am

2 stops25h 44m

Tucson

mer. 11/12

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$382

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 11/12

10:00 am-11:54 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Tucson

sam. 11/15

7:30 am-12:24 am

2 stops15h 54m

$382

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

lun. 11/24

5:10 am-1:35 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Tucson

jeu. 11/27

8:10 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$387

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 11/24

5:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Tucson

jeu. 11/27

6:00 am-4:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$397

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

lun. 11/24

5:34 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Tucson

jeu. 11/27

12:23 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$402

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 11/19

6:45 am-12:43 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Tucson

mar. 12/2

3:03 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop25h 01m

$411

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 10/17

6:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Tucson

mar. 10/21

5:35 am-3:20 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$412

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Tucson

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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 September 12, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tucson (average of $362). Flying from Chicago to Tucson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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 septembre 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% 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 septembre 15, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to TUS are scheduled on a Saturday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 septembre 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 3 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.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Tucson?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Tucson in 4h 23m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago and Tucson is about 1434 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Frontier, at $109, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Tucson.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 75% 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 Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $101. Users have also found prices from $119 and $179 on Delta and Alaska Airlines, 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: SkyWest Airlines (89%), United Airlines (89%), Royal Jordanian( 43%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tucson?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Tucson is generally $314, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $123. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tucson), you can expect to pay $212 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tucson (average of $362). Flying from Chicago to Tucson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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 septembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$260Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$317Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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