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$114 Find cheap flights from San Diego to Tucson

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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Tucson (SAN-TUS)

 
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12:36 pm - 5:52 pmSAN-TUS
5h 16m1 stop
1:50 pm - 6:08 pmTUS-SAN
4h 18m1 stop
$233American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 10
6:25 am - 9:45 amSAN-TUS
3h 20m1 stop
10:25 am - 3:11 pmTUS-SAN
4h 46m1 stop
$238American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 19 - Sat, Jun 22
6:25 am - 9:45 amSAN-TUS
3h 20m1 stop
10:25 am - 3:11 pmTUS-SAN
4h 46m1 stop
$268American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 25
6:15 am - 11:27 amSAN-TUS
5h 12m1 stop
5:00 pm - 11:50 pmTUS-SAN
6h 50m1 stop
$273Delta
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Mon, Jun 24 - Tue, Jun 25
6:24 am - 11:20 amSAN-TUS
4h 56m1 stop
1:50 pm - 6:08 pmTUS-SAN
4h 18m1 stop
$315American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 8
6:15 am - 11:27 amSAN-TUS
5h 12m1 stop
11:09 am - 10:18 pmTUS-SAN
11h 09m2 stops
$365Delta
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Fri, Jul 5 - Fri, Jul 12
8:50 pm - 9:14 pmSAN-TUS
24h 24m1 stop
3:33 pm - 11:59 pmTUS-SAN
8h 26m2 stops
$417Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 11
5:42 pm - 2:33 pmSAN-TUS
20h 51m2 stops
3:33 pm - 11:59 pmTUS-SAN
8h 26m1 stop
$447Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Tue, Jul 9
6:50 pm - 1:01 pmSAN-TUS
18h 11m2 stops
4:32 pm - 7:27 amTUS-SAN
14h 55m1 stop
$546United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 19 - Sat, Jun 22
6:50 pm - 3:45 pmSAN-TUS
20h 55m1 stop
4:32 pm - 10:20 amTUS-SAN
17h 48m2 stops
$556United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 23
12:36 pm - 4:19 pmSAN-TUS
3h 43m1 stop
$114American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10
6:25 am - 11:25 amSAN-TUS
5h 00m1 stop
$119American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22
6:15 am - 4:18 pmSAN-TUS
10h 03m2 stops
$185Delta
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Wed, Jul 10
6:15 am - 4:18 pmSAN-TUS
10h 03m2 stops
$226Delta
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Sat, Jun 22
4:43 pm - 4:40 pmSAN-TUS
23h 57m2 stops
$262Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jun 25
6:15 am - 10:00 pmSAN-TUS
15h 45m2 stops
$312Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Jul 5
12:35 pm - 9:03 pmSAN-TUS
32h 28m3 stops
$496WestJet
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Wed, Jul 10
6:25 am - 7:24 pmSAN-TUS
12h 59m3 stops
$613American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 22
12:36 pm - 4:18 pmSAN-TUS
3h 42m1 stop
3:00 pm - 6:08 pmTUS-SAN
3h 08m1 stop
$484American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 17
5:15 pm - 10:14 pmSAN-TUS
4h 59m1 stop
11:05 am - 10:18 pmTUS-SAN
11h 13m2 stops
$543Delta
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Mon, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 17
9:47 am - 1:22 pmSAN-TUS
3h 35m1 stop
5:16 pm - 9:50 pmTUS-SAN
4h 34m1 stop
$562American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
8:35 pm - 1:04 pmSAN-TUS
16h 29m2 stops
4:32 pm - 10:20 amTUS-SAN
17h 48m2 stops
$702United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 17
6:15 am - 4:18 pmSAN-TUS
10h 03m2 stops
11:05 am - 4:10 pmTUS-SAN
5h 05m1 stop
$790Delta
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
6:15 am - 4:18 pmSAN-TUS
10h 03m2 stops
11:05 am - 10:18 pmTUS-SAN
11h 13m2 stops
$890Delta
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9

Flights from San Diego to Tucson - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Tucson to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Tucson?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Tucson clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Diego to Tucson, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Tucson back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tucson?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Tucson, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Tucson is January, where tickets cost $267 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, where the average cost of tickets is $447 and $396 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Tucson?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $114. KAYAK users also found San Diego to Tucson round-trip flights on American Airlines from $233 and on Delta from $273.

How many flights are there between San Diego and Tucson per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from San Diego and land in Tucson, with an average flight time of 1h 24m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 21 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to Tucson?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 8:45 am and will be landing in Tucson at 10:10 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to Tucson?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to Tucson jets off at 8:35 pm and lands at 9:55 pm.

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Low season

April

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$114
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Tucson

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Tucson based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Tucson

  • What are some of the transportation choices to get from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to downtown Tucson?

    One choice that travelers can make that utilizes public transportation is to travel on the Line 11 bus provided by Sun Tran, which makes this trip in about 37min. Passengers to prefer to travel a taxi can do so in about 15 minutes.

  • Where will I find my rental car company at the Tucson International Airport?

    All of the seven or so rental car companies that operate at this airport have customer service counters and their cars sitting in the rental car center that is just outside of the east exit of the main terminal. There is ample signage to get passengers to this area from both the lower level and the second level of the airport.

  • Where should I plan on meeting my rideshare vehicle at Tucson International Airport?

    All pick-ups for these types of vehicles occur in front of the main terminal building. Passengers should exit the baggage claim area and then make their way toward the main parking lot, and then cross at the first roadway. Drivers arrive from the left on the first island, and there is a dedicated pickup point showing where drivers will meet travelers.

  • What are some of the hotel choices that are close to the Tucson International Airport?

    One option that sits right at the entrance to the airport property is the Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport, which features a complimentary airport shuttle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Tucson?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Tucson was $114 for a one-way ticket and $233 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Tucson?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Tucson?

    On your way to Tucson, you’ll fly out from San Diego. You’ll be landing at Tucson.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Tucson?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Tucson?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to Tucson on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Tucson, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Tucson are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $295 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $388 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Tucson?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Tucson.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Tucson?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tucson from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Tucson?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tucson with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and TUS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Tucson?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tucson from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Tucson

  • One of the best ways that you could travel from downtown San Diego to the San Diego International Airport (SAN) without traveling in your own car is to travel on the Line 992 bus offered by San Diego Metro Transit, which makes the trip in about 12 minutes.
  • One of the most convenient choices for parking at the San Diego International Airport is the curbside valet service offered at both terminal buildings at the airport. Travelers planning on using the service that want to make sure they have a space can go online and book this parking on the airport's website.
  • For those mothers who are traveling from the San Diego International Airport and nursing a little one, this airport features three lactation rooms, all of which have locations past the security checkpoints. The first room is in Terminal One on the Second Level of the West Rotunda, the second room is in Terminal One near Gate Three, and the third room is in Terminal Two near Gate 34.
  • If you are the type of traveler that gets a little bit nervous when flying, the San Diego International Airport has a program called Ready, Pet, GO, which is a group of volunteers and their specially trained dogs that wander through the terminal buildings easing the nerves of passengers.
  • If you plan on using a bicycle to take yourself to the San Diego International Airport, this airport features bicycle lockers that are free to use for passengers. The first locker sits in the western part of Terminal Two, near the pet relief area, and the second locker is on the eastern end of Terminal One, near the pedestrian bridge.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Diego to Tucson?

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Top airlines flying from San Diego to Tucson

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Tucson? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10363 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

4.0 OkayBrooke, Jun 2024SFO - MSP
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There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

Flight was 1/2 hour delayed leaving Phoenix. Otherwise it was an average flight. Flight crew on this trip was very nice.

Flight attendant was incredible. Very efficient, friendly and pleasant. Patricia was one of the best I have ever seen. Please give her a big raise!

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American Airlines continues to price it can provide the least comfortable passenger experience in the air. This legacy carrier rivals the budgets for both terrible seats and inadequate amenities. I am a 5’7” woman who is not wider than a coach seat (even on these narrow bodied aircraft). My 3.5 hour flight was terribly uncomfortable because the leg room is inadequate (my knees hit the seat on front of me even when it was not reclined); the seat barely reclines; and the foam padding is worn thin to the extent one can feel the metal supports of the seat. Add to this the fact that the aisle is super narrow, so that the drink cart literally scrapes the arm rest of the aisle seat. It’s basically torture.

Plane took off without me, my stepdad and a dozen other passengers. It went from an hour delay to boarding in 15 montures without notifying anyone. Names were not called overhead. Now I’m missing a day of work and stuck in Charolette overnight paying for a hotel and Ubers out of pocket

Flight from SBP to DFW 1. They rerouted us through PHX 2. Delayed flight out of SBP for 3 hrs so we missed our connection Downgrade on rerouted flight. Back of the plane, center seats, didn't sit together 4. Return flight out of DFW same exact thing. Delayed, missed connection, Downgrade + they lost our luggage! A complete mess.

after boarding on phx to sjd, crew discovered that one of the megaphones was either out of date or not working. It took 90 minutes to get a replacement and do the "paperwork." That is really unacceptable. Why wasn't the megaphone problem discovered before boarding? Is it part of normal maintenance check? who is responsible for checking. How can paperwork take that long? Fortunately, SJD was final destination for most travelers so very few if any passengers had to miss connections.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Tucson found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/10Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 43mSAN-TUS
$114
6/22Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 00mSAN-TUS
$119
7/10Wed
2 stopsDelta
10h 03mSAN-TUS
$185
6/22Sat
2 stopsDelta
10h 03mSAN-TUS
$226
6/25Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
23h 57mSAN-TUS
$262
7/5Fri
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
15h 45mSAN-TUS
$312
7/10Wed
3 stopsWestJet
32h 28mSAN-TUS
$496
6/22Sat
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
12h 59mSAN-TUS
$613

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Tucson

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Tucson that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/10Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 42mSAN-TUS
6/17Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 08mTUS-SAN
$484
6/10Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 59mSAN-TUS
6/17Mon
multi-stopDelta
11h 13mTUS-SAN
$543
6/7Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 35mSAN-TUS
6/9Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 34mTUS-SAN
$562
6/10Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 29mSAN-TUS
6/17Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 48mTUS-SAN
$702
6/7Fri
multi-stopDelta
10h 03mSAN-TUS
6/9Sun
multi-stopDelta
5h 05mTUS-SAN
$790
6/7Fri
multi-stopDelta
10h 03mSAN-TUS
6/9Sun
multi-stopDelta
11h 13mTUS-SAN
$890

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