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$134+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Tucson (MCI - 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — TUS
May 19 — May 261
Mon 5/19
Mon 5/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to Tucson are usually found in August or July, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Tucson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 May 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$134
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$356
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Find flight deals from Kansas City to Tucson

Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Thu 9/117:48 pmMCI - TUS
1 stop16h 59mFrontier
Sun 9/1411:32 amTUS - MCI
1 stop5h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/13$210
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 6/76:45 amMCI - TUS
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Tue 6/104:55 pmTUS - MCI
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/13$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 5/315:12 pmMCI - TUS
2 stops6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/74:57 pmTUS - MCI
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/303:01 pmMCI - TUS
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/74:16 pmTUS - MCI
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/105:40 pmMCI - TUS
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Wed 6/116:20 amTUS - MCI
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 5/13$377
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/114:55 pmMCI - TUS
2 stops20h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/1412:17 pmTUS - MCI
2 stops25h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/13$541

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 May 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Tucson that are best for you.

Fly from

Kansas City

Fly to

Tucson

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Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityTucson

MCI - TUS

MCITUS

Kansas City

Sat 6/7

5:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Tucson

Tue 6/10

4:55 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 35m

$267

Kansas CityTucson

MCI - TUS

MCITUS

Kansas City

Sat 5/31

5:12 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops6h 34m

Tucson

Sat 6/7

4:57 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$272

Kansas CityTucson

MCI - TUS

MCITUS

Kansas City

Tue 6/10

5:40 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Tucson

Wed 6/11

6:20 am-4:30 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$377

Kansas CityTucson

MCI - TUS

MCITUS

Kansas City

Sat 6/7

1:45 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Tucson

Tue 6/10

7:15 pm-10:34 am

2 stops13h 19m

$434

Kansas CityTucson

MCI - TUS

MCITUS

Kansas City

Fri 5/23

5:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Tucson

Sun 5/25

5:15 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$983

Kansas CityTucson

MCI - TUS

MCITUS

Kansas City

Sat 5/24

5:15 am-8:34 am

1 stop5h 19m

$134

Kansas CityTucson

MCI - TUS

MCITUS

Kansas City

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-3:41 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$225

Kansas CityTucson

MCI - TUS

MCITUS

Kansas City

Fri 6/27

5:25 am-10:35 am

2 stops7h 10m

$269

Kansas CityTucson

MCI - TUS

MCITUS

Kansas City

Sun 5/18

7:00 am-6:48 pm

2 stops13h 48m

$767

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Deals found on 5/13

Compare providers for flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Tucson in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Kansas City-Tucson flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Tucson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Tucson flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Tucson flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Kansas City-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 Kansas City to Tucson

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Tucson

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Tucson. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Tucson?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Kansas City to Tucson in June is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 MCI to TUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 May 14, 2025.

When flying from Kansas City to Tucson, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Tucson?

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

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

Rainfall in Tucson by month

Plan your trip to Tucson by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tucson ranges from 0.2 - 2.4 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Tucson when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Tucson by month

Plan your trip to Tucson by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tucson, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 87.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 May 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Kansas City to Tucson by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,730 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Tucson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Tucson, with prices starting at $210. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $267 and $272, respectively. Frontier is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $134. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Kansas City to Tucson for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Tucson?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Tucson?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Kansas City to Tucson in June is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 Kansas City to Tucson

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 May 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$133Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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