RDU - TUS

$81 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Tucson

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Tucson departing on 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Raleigh to Tucson, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$225
Overall average: $386
Frontier
Sun 1/18Fri 1/23
RDU - TUS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$81
Typical prices: $208-$221
Frontier
Sun 1/18
RDU - TUS • 1 stop
Top airlines
Alaska Airlines
Cheapest • from $317 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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June
Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Tucson (RDU-TUS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Tucson that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Tucson

Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 23
Frontier Logo
4:35 pm - 8:53 am
RDU
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TUS
18h 18m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:50 pm - 6:44 pm
TUS
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RDU
43h 54m2 stops
$225Frontier
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
1:18 pm - 7:21 pm
RDU
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TUS
8h 03m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:48 pm
TUS
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RDU
5h 48m1 stop
$301American Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
Delta Logo
11:13 am - 4:42 pm
RDU
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TUS
7h 29m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 10:18 am
TUS
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RDU
14h 23m2 stops
$306Delta
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 4:42 pm
RDU
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TUS
11h 37m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 9:55 am
TUS
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RDU
13h 55m2 stops
$311Delta
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:53 am
RDU
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TUS
7h 38m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 3:40 pm
TUS
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RDU
6h 05m1 stop
$316United Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:04 pm - 11:59 pm
RDU
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TUS
30h 55m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:04 pm
TUS
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RDU
10h 04m1 stop
$317Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Fri, Jan 30
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 5:04 pm
RDU
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TUS
11h 49m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 11:53 pm
TUS
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RDU
13h 53m2 stops
$318Delta
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
United Airlines Logo
4:07 pm - 9:26 pm
RDU
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TUS
7h 19m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:44 am - 10:14 pm
TUS
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RDU
12h 30m2 stops
$321United Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 16
Delta Logo
5:15 am - 12:32 pm
RDU
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TUS
9h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:55 pm - 11:53 pm
TUS
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RDU
30h 58m1 stop
$322Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:04 pm - 11:59 pm
RDU
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TUS
30h 55m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:04 pm
TUS
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RDU
10h 04m1 stop
$324Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Tucson flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Tucson?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh to Tucson clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Tucson on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Raleigh to Tucson. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Tucson?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Tucson is June, where tickets cost $379 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $557 and $476 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Tucson?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Tucson, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Tucson, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$81
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to Tucson

When to book flights from Raleigh to Tucson

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Tucson?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Tucson was $81 for a one-way ticket and $225 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Raleigh to Tucson.

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

    Raleigh and Tucson are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Tucson.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Tucson?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Tucson?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Tucson, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Tucson from Raleigh?

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Raleigh to Tucson.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Tucson, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Tucson are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $429 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $446 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Tucson.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tucson from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Raleigh to Tucson

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Tucson. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

2.0 MediocreRobert, Dec 2025
LAS - TPA
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They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Great. I had to modify a flight. That was easy and free. Thank You

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

They brought an empty plane to the gate. Then a flight delay was announced for maintenance and waiting on a part. I was then put on a flight to San Francisco instead with a connecting flight to my final destination. Arrived at my final destination 2 hours late.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Flight team stood out for perzonal attention, kindness at bright cheery attitudes at 8am. Very helpful.

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

AA delayed the flight for 3 hours and 50 minutes, but delayed the last 2 hours, 30 minutes at a time, so if we knew before, could have stayed at home and worked instead of being at the airport wasting time... The plane's crew was excellent, not their fault.

Liked that it was on time. Staff professional and friendly.

Things were delayed a little. But that didn’t affect my plans. It was fine. I was surprised it was so full thanksgiving day. The crew were friendly and professional.

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Terrible. Our luggage was delayed and couldn’t be delivered for several days. We got bad information from the airline agents at baggage claim. We had to pick up our car so we wouldn’t be charged for an extra day. We got lost in the maze of airport parking. The baggage claim agents didn’t offer us any compensation for our extra time and expense. We are tired, hungry and very frustrated.

Very below average , plane from Dallas to Toyko was very poor designed plane. I had to sit for 13 hours next to fat man. Really bad seat and entertainment screen sucked

As smooth as you can expect. Some issues with boarding because the previous plane took forever to deplane but overall, a good experience.

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

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