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Cheapest round-trip
$325
Typical prices: $378-$555
American Airlines
Fri 12/7Wed 12/12
PHL - TUS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$163
Typical prices: $218-$383
American Airlines
Wed 11/21
PHL - TUS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Philadelphia and Tucson. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $284 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Tucson (PHL-TUS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Tucson

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
American Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 12:02 amPHL  Philadelphia-TUS Tucson
10h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:04 pmTUS  Tucson-PHL Philadelphia
7h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$325American Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 12
American Airlines Logo
9:16 am - 2:46 pmPHL  Philadelphia-TUS Tucson
7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
8:01 am - 6:30 pmTUS  Tucson-PHL Philadelphia
8h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$325American Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
Delta Logo
5:19 pm - 11:07 pmPHL  Philadelphia-TUS Tucson
7h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
8:08 am - 5:47 pmTUS  Tucson-PHL Philadelphia
7h 39m1 stop Salt Lake City
$325Delta
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 10:25 pmPHL  Philadelphia-TUS Tucson
9h 40m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
10:20 am - 6:35 pmTUS  Tucson-PHL Philadelphia
6h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway
$330Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 10:25 pmPHL  Philadelphia-TUS Tucson
9h 40m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 5:10 pmTUS  Tucson-PHL Philadelphia
9h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$335Southwest
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
Delta Logo
3:39 pm - 11:07 pmPHL  Philadelphia-TUS Tucson
9h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
3:03 pm - 12:57 amTUS  Tucson-PHL Philadelphia
7h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$345Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:35 pmPHL  Philadelphia-TUS Tucson
9h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 4:30 pmTUS  Tucson-PHL Philadelphia
7h 25m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$350United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
United Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 12:56 pmPHL  Philadelphia-TUS Tucson
8h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:57 pmTUS  Tucson-PHL Philadelphia
9h 27m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$384United Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 6:27 pmPHL  Philadelphia-TUS Tucson
11h 47m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 9:54 amTUS  Tucson-PHL Philadelphia
36h 25m3 stops Minneapolis St Paul Dallas/Fort Worth Orlando
$460Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:14 pm - 2:55 pmPHL  Philadelphia-TUS Tucson
22h 41m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 5:11 pmTUS  Tucson-PHL Philadelphia
24h 41m2 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$538Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Philadelphia to Tucson flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Tucson?

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Tucson typically range from $378 to $555. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $325, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Tucson?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Tucson. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Tucson?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Tucson at $380 round-trip.
•May ($527) and August ($500) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Philadelphia to Tucson the cheapest?

Flights from Philadelphia to Tucson are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 50% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Philadelphia to Tucson flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$163
Beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 60% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Tucson

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Tucson

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Tucson based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Philadelphia to Tucson flight questions, answered

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Philadelphia to Tucson?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Tucson:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Philadelphia to Tucson?

    A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Tucson takes 00m, covering 2,050 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Tucson flight?

    Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Tucson range from $378 to $555, with an average of $452 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Philadelphia to Tucson flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 60% above the $452 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Philadelphia 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 $325 to $1,200. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Philadelphia to Tucson looking right now?

    One-way fares from Philadelphia to Tucson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $210, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Tucson Airport (TUS)?

    Tucson Airport (TUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Tucson?

    Flights from Philadelphia to Tucson usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Tucson (TUS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to Tucson pass through?

    One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Tucson most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 45% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to Tucson?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Philadelphia to Tucson. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $402 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $516, a difference of $114.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Philadelphia to Tucson?

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h, compared with 7h 03m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 05m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Tucson?

    Tucson is 3 hours behind Philadelphia (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Philadelphia 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 Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $402, about $114 less than Monday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 50% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to Tucson trip for January. Fares historically average $380 round-trip in that month - typically $147 less than the most expensive month, which is May (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

More options for your flight from Philadelphia to Tucson

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