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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Tucson:

• Earliest: departs at 6:35 am and lands at 8:10 am
• Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 1:00 am.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Tucson:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Tucson takes 1h 35m, covering 450 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Tucson range from $265 to $425, with an average of $322 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 54% above the $322 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $187 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $324 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Tucson flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, afternoon flights for 29%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $177 to $849. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Tucson flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Tucson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $122, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Tucson Airport (TUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Sixt
• Budget
• Hertz
• Economy Rent a Car

Flights from Los Angeles to Tucson usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Tucson (TUS).

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Tucson most commonly pass through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Los Angeles to Tucson. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $276 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $371, a difference of $95.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Tucson. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 19m, compared with 19h via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Tucson flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

Yes. LAX employs the PUP program (Pets Un-Stressing Passengers). This program consists of teams of therapy dogs and their experienced handlers who roam the departure areas in the terminals, hoping to provide comfort to those passengers that might be feeling bereaved, nervous, stressed, or confused before their flight. Passengers are encouraged to cuddle, pet, and smooch these dogs.

Yes. The Bob Hope USO lounge at LAX is open 24/7. It welcomes active-duty US military personnel, their families, and military retirees. Some features of this lounge include a sleeping area, showers, an outdoor area, a baby changing station, computers and laptops, Wi-Fi, and much more.

Airlines such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest operate direct flights from LAX to TUS. Airlines such as American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly between LAX and TUS with one stop. Layover cities include San Francisco (SFO), Phoenix (PHX), Salt Lake City (SLC), and Denver (DEN).

The most affordable option for getting downtown from TUS is to take a bus from the bus stop just outside of Arrivals, at the corner of Corona and Tucson Boulevard. Get a #11 bus, and this will take you into city center Tucson to the intersection of Hayne and Alvernon. Buses depart approximately every 30min and the journey into Tucson takes about 38min. If it is more convenient for you, you can also take a cab from companies that frequent TUS such as VIP Taxi, Discount Cab, or Yellow Cab. The drive into Tucson takes about 15min.