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$78+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Tucson (SAN - TUS)

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SAN — TUS
may. 20 — may. 271
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Tucson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 mayo 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Priceline
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$78
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$322

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Tucson flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Tucson flights.
From San Diego to Tucson
One-way flight from San Diego to Tucson
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Tucson.

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/46:20 amSAN - TUS
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
mié. 6/111:40 pmTUS - SAN
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$189
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.
sáb. 5/2412:51 pmSAN - TUS
1 stop23h 06mFrontier
mar. 5/2712:52 pmTUS - SAN
1 stop23h 04mFrontier
Deal found 5/13$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/46:15 amSAN - TUS
2 stops10h 00mDelta
mié. 6/1111:50 amTUS - SAN
1 stop3h 32mDelta
Deal found 5/14$214
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/129:55 pmSAN - TUS
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
jue. 6/197:05 pmTUS - SAN
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 5/15$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/294:31 pmSAN - TUS
1 stop5h 15mAlaska Airlines
lun. 6/210:36 amTUS - SAN
1 stop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$453
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/194:31 pmSAN - TUS
1 stop4h 22mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/2212:52 pmTUS - SAN
1 stop5h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/296:20 amSAN - TUS
2 stops13h 55mUnited Airlines
lun. 6/27:15 pmTUS - SAN
1 stop23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$530

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Tucson that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Tucson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

mié. 6/4

6:20 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 52m

Tucson

mié. 6/11

1:40 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$189

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

sáb. 5/24

12:51 pm-11:57 am

1 stop23h 06m

Tucson

mar. 5/27

12:52 pm-11:56 am

1 stop23h 04m

$191

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

mié. 6/4

6:15 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Tucson

mié. 6/11

11:50 am-3:22 pm

1 stop3h 32m

$214

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

jue. 6/12

9:55 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Tucson

jue. 6/19

7:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$283

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

jue. 5/29

4:31 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Tucson

lun. 6/2

10:36 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$453

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

lun. 5/19

4:31 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Tucson

jue. 5/22

12:52 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$473

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

jue. 5/29

6:20 am-8:15 pm

2 stops13h 55m

Tucson

lun. 6/2

7:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$530

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

dom. 6/15

6:15 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 33m

$78

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

mié. 8/13

6:54 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 56m

$79

San DiegoTucson

SAN - TUS

SANTUS

San Diego

mar. 8/5

9:50 am-2:28 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$90

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Tucson in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 San Diego-Tucson flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Tucson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Tucson flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Tucson flights, Cheapflights users trust Priceline the most. Priceline 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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Tucson

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Tucson

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

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

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Tucson is 48 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 San Diego to Tucson?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 mayo 15, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Tucson, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Tucson

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego 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 mayo 15, 2025.

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

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 mayo 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Diego to Tucson to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

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 San Diego to Tucson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Tucson?

    To fly from San Diego to Tucson, you need to book a flight from San Diego (SAN) to Tucson (TUS). Nonstop flights to Tucson from San Diego take 1h 25m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from San Diego to Tucson offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Tucson flight route?

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($189), Frontier ($191), and Delta ($214) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Tucson. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Tucson are Frontier ($79), American Airlines ($90), and Delta ($105).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tucson?

    On average you can expect to pay $316 for a flight from San Diego to Tucson. The cheapest flight overall is $209 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Tucson) is currently priced at $209.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Tucson?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Tucson?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from San Diego 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Tucson

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SouthwestCheapest$132Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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