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$79+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Tucson (SMF - 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — TUS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Tucson are usually found in January or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Tucson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$162
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$260
From Sacramento Intl to Tucson
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/246:00 amSMF - TUS
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Tue 10/287:20 amTUS - SMF
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$162
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 8/156:00 amSMF - TUS
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Mon 8/184:25 pmTUS - SMF
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/9$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/156:00 amSMF - TUS
1 stop3h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/205:04 pmTUS - SMF
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$208
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/157:13 pmSMF - TUS
2 stops14h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/1812:06 pmTUS - SMF
2 stops9h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$257
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/272:35 pmSMF - TUS
1 stop6h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 11/37:30 amTUS - SMF
1 stop5h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/86:10 amSMF - TUS
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/117:30 pmTUS - SMF
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$347
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1812:11 pmSMF - TUS
1 stop22h 36mFrontier
Sun 9/2111:32 amTUS - SMF
1 stop23h 54mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$381

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Tucson that are best for you.

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Sacramento

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Tucson

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/1

7:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 15m

Tucson

Thu 7/10

5:10 am-8:45 am

1 stop3h 35m

$167

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

Tucson

Mon 8/18

4:25 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$197

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/15

6:00 am-9:21 am

1 stop3h 21m

Tucson

Sun 7/20

5:04 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$208

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/15

7:13 pm-10:01 am

2 stops14h 48m

Tucson

Mon 8/18

12:06 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops9h 52m

$257

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/8

6:10 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 30m

Tucson

Fri 7/11

7:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$347

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

4:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$79

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/12

6:00 am-9:21 am

1 stop3h 21m

$84

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/30

5:09 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$99

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

12:08 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$123

SacramentoTucson

SMF - TUS

SMFTUS

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/2

4:13 pm-10:17 am

3 stops18h 04m

$361

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Tucson

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Tucson is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Tucson is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 42% on airfare.

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 June 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 Sacramento to Tucson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Tucson flight route?

    The Sacramento Intl to Tucson flight path was viewed by 2 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 flying from Sacramento to Tucson round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Tucson, with prices starting at $162. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $197 and $208, respectively. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Tucson for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $79 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $84 and Delta from $99 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sacramento to Tucson consider choosing Southwest (100%), SkyWest Airlines (90%) or Alaska Airlines (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Tucson?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Tucson? While on average our users pay $548, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $169. The most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Tucson), is priced around $162.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Sacramento 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 6 airlines flying from Sacramento to Tucson

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$147Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$157Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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