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$199+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — TUS
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Tucson are usually found in September or August, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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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 July 23, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/97:00 am
ORD
-
TUS
1 stop16h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:45 pm
TUS
-
ORD
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18$369
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/26:33 pm
ORD
-
TUS
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/812:45 pm
TUS
-
ORD
1 stop20h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$391
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/17:00 am
ORD
-
TUS
1 stop16h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/512:45 pm
TUS
-
ORD
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18$393
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/268:30 pm
ORD
-
TUS
1 stop23h 08m
Sun Country Air
Thu 12/317:58 pm
TUS
-
ORD
1 stop13h 50m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 7/22$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 9/59:14 pm
ORD
-
TUS
Nonstop3h 43m
American Airlines
Fri 9/1112:27 pm
TUS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 12/510:25 am
MDW
-
TUS
Nonstop3h 45m
Southwest
Tue 12/88:10 am
TUS
-
MDW
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$397
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/296:40 pm
ORD
-
TUS
1 stop24h 48m
Sun Country Air
Thu 12/317:58 pm
TUS
-
ORD
1 stop13h 50m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 7/21$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/99:00 am
ORD
-
TUS
Nonstop4h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 9/1211:11 am
TUS
-
ORD
1 stop6h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$407
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/42:07 pm
ORD
-
TUS
1 stop8h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/812:45 pm
TUS
-
ORD
1 stop20h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Mon 10/1211:45 am
ORD
-
TUS
Nonstop3h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 10/192:31 pm
TUS
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$410
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/268:30 pm
ORD
-
TUS
1 stop23h 08m
Sun Country Air
Wed 12/307:28 pm
TUS
-
ORD
1 stop14h 20m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 7/21$415
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 10/247:55 pm
MDW
-
TUS
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Mon 11/97:30 am
TUS
-
MDW
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/18$415

Find 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$369
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$199
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$309 or less

Good one-way deal

$266 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Tucson that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

9:00 am-11:13 am

Nonstop4h 13m

Tucson

Mon 8/24

10:44 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 46m

$397

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/13

6:15 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 50m

Tucson

Thu 8/20

11:55 am-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$417
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/2

3:45 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Tucson

Mon 10/5

5:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$421

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

6:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Tucson

Fri 9/11

11:55 am-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$422

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/19

6:05 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Tucson

Sat 8/22

1:28 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$427

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

11:22 am-9:41 pm

2 stops12h 19m

Tucson

Wed 9/9

1:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$432

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

7:48 am-3:51 pm

2 stops10h 03m

Tucson

Wed 8/19

1:28 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$432

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/20

5:00 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Tucson

Wed 8/26

9:25 am-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$440

ChicagoTucson

MDW - TUS

MDWTUS

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/26

6:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Tucson

Thu 9/3

5:10 am-5:00 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$440

ChicagoTucson

ORD - TUS

ORDTUS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

2:12 pm-9:51 am

1 stop21h 39m

Tucson

Fri 8/28

3:03 pm-6:20 am

1 stop13h 17m

$441

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Tucson

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Tucson in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Chicago-Tucson flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Tucson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Tucson flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Tucson 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 Chicago-Tucson 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 Chicago to Tucson

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tucson from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tucson (average of $359). Flying from Chicago to Tucson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $539). 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 23, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% 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 23, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to TUS are scheduled on a Tuesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Tucson?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Tucson chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Diego (SAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Tucson on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Tucson?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Tucson, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $300.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Tucson?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Tucson, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Tucson?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Tucson, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Diego (SAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.

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

Booking 76 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.

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 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,831 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,770 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore 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 10 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 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 13m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Delta 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?

    United Airlines, at $302, 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 United Airlines is 30% 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 $77. Users have also found prices from $123 and $155 on Southwest and American 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 (85%), United Airlines (85%), Emirates( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tucson?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Tucson is generally $476, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $199. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tucson), you can expect to pay $390 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tucson (average of $359). Flying from Chicago to Tucson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $539). 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 Chicago to Tucson

Discover the top 3 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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