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Cheapest round-trip
$348
Typical prices: $395-$559
Delta
Tue 12/4Mon 12/10
ORD - TUS • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$363
Typical prices: $398-$556
American Airlines
Sun 1/28Wed 1/31
ORD - TUS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and American Airlines. Average duration is 4h 18m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $336 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Tucson (ORD-TUS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Tucson

Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10
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9:59 am - 9:49 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TUS Tucson
12h 50m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles
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3:03 pm - 11:56 pmTUS  Tucson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$348Delta
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:25 am - 5:11 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TUS Tucson
10h 46m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles
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6:01 am - 2:53 pmTUS  Tucson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$348Delta
Sat, Jan 23 - Wed, Jan 27
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12:42 pm - 10:58 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TUS Tucson
11h 16m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City
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3:09 pm - 9:36 pmTUS  Tucson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 27m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$348Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7
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2:04 pm - 10:39 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TUS Tucson
9h 35m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:37 pm - 7:59 amTUS  Tucson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 22m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$348Delta
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Nov 25
American Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 12:11 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TUS Tucson
4h 11mnonstop
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1:13 pm - 9:24 pmTUS  Tucson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$353American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
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5:09 pm - 12:17 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TUS Tucson
8h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
3:41 pm - 8:27 pmTUS  Tucson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 46mnonstop
$353American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
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11:40 am - 2:43 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TUS Tucson
4h 03mnonstop
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2:51 pm - 11:34 pmTUS  Tucson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 43m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$353American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 9:34 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TUS Tucson
6h 14m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:30 pm - 9:30 pmTUS  Tucson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$363United Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 21
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9:25 am - 12:56 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TUS Tucson
4h 31mnonstop
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2:46 pm - 9:30 pmTUS  Tucson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 44m1 stop Denver Intl
$382United Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
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3:55 pm - 10:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-TUS Tucson
7h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:30 am - 1:11 pmTUS  Tucson-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
$384United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson typically range from $395 to $559. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $348, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson at $399 round-trip.
•March ($530) and December ($513) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 32% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Tucson

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$148
Beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 82% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Tucson

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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 11:23 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 1:23 am.

    The flight takes about 4h 18m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson takes 4h 18m, covering 1,434 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson range from $395 to $559, with an average of $463 over the past 12 months. Anything below $395 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $463 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $336 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $463 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $343 to $1,979. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $155, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Tucson (TUS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $428 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $542, a difference of $114.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

    2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Tucson. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 57m, compared with 6h 27m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 24m via Los Angeles (LAX).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Tucson?

    Tucson is 2 hours behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson flights:

    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $428, about $114 less than Sunday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tucson trip for January. Fares historically average $399 round-trip in that month - typically $131 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport (SEA) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $336 round-trip on this route - about $127 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Tucson Airport.

    • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
    • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tucson Air, AZ
    • Wyndham Tucson Airport Hotel & Conference Center

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Chicago O'Hare Intl to Tucson

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Tucson to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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