Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Tucson?

Flights from Raleigh to Tucson usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Tucson (TUS).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Tucson: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Raleigh to Tucson pass through?

One-stop flights from Raleigh to Tucson most commonly connect through: • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 47% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 24% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Raleigh to Tucson. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $654, a difference of $268. 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 long is a flight from Raleigh to Tucson?

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Tucson takes 00m, covering 1,850 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh 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.

Have flight prices from Raleigh 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 $2,072. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Raleigh to Tucson looking right now?

One-way fares from Raleigh to Tucson are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $308, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 35m, compared with 6h 37m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 38m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Tucson?

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

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Raleigh to Tucson flight?

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Tucson range from $399 to $648, with an average of $493 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Tucson typically range from $399 to $648. 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 Raleigh to Tucson?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Tucson. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 32% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Tucson at $401 round-trip. •June ($736) and March ($562) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 83% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Raleigh to Tucson?

American Airlines ($325) and Southwest ($325) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Tucson according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Raleigh to Tucson?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the Raleigh to Tucson route. 47% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Raleigh to Tucson?

Flights via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $360. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Raleigh to Tucson which airport offers the shortest layover?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for Raleigh to Tucson layovers at 3h 39m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $399-$648

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January

Cheapest • 19% price drop

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Cheapest • Avg $360 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 6h 35m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Tucson

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

4:46 pm - 12:04 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

9h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:00 am - 3:52 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$325American Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14

4:46 pm - 10:28 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

7h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:06 pm - 11:39 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$325American Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

5:40 am - 10:50 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

7h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

11:30 am - 8:35 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$325Southwest

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

4:15 pm - 10:25 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

8h 10m2 stops Nashville Intl Denver Intl

3:10 pm - 11:15 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$330Southwest

Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 2

3:23 pm - 9:58 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

8h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:11 pm - 11:55 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 44m1 stop Salt Lake City

$393Delta

Sat, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 1

3:53 pm - 10:02 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

8h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:32 pm - 12:29 amTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$393Delta

Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23

1:00 pm - 9:35 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

10h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

7:00 am - 3:44 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 44m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$398United Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 9

4:57 pm - 11:15 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

8h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 5:41 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 11m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$398United Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14

2:12 pm - 1:29 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

25h 17m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:27 pm - 5:01 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

24h 34m2 stops Portland Los Angeles

$445Alaska Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13

7:04 am - 6:27 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

13h 23m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

7:29 pm - 8:58 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

47h 29m3 stops Minneapolis St Paul Dallas/Fort Worth Orlando

$507Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Raleigh to Tucson

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

4:17 pm - 9:34 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

7h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

12:19 pm - 9:39 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$602United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

4:17 pm - 9:34 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

7h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

7:30 am - 7:02 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 32m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

$608United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

6:25 am - 2:25 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

10h 00m2 stops Dallas Love Field Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:30 am - 7:35 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$617Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

6:10 am - 10:26 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

7h 16m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:15 am - 5:41 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$695United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

3:00 pm - 10:15 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

10h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:30 am - 3:48 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$700United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

8:40 am - 4:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

11h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:55 am - 5:10 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl

$706Southwest

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15

8:00 am - 3:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

9h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:30 am - 7:35 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

11h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$721Southwest

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

4:46 pm - 11:59 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

9h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:21 pm - 11:45 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$724American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

8:00 am - 2:43 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

8h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:25 am - 9:54 pmTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 29m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

$730American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5

6:43 am - 3:37 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-TUS Tucson

10h 54m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:47 pm - 8:04 amTUS Tucson-RDU Raleigh-Durham

10h 17m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

$735American Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Raleigh to Tucson flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Tucson? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Tucson departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Tucson?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Tucson. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 32% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Tucson? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months 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.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Tucson at $401 round-trip.
•June ($736) and March ($562) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 83% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Raleigh to Tucson?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Tucson:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Raleigh to Tucson?
A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Tucson takes 00m, covering 1,850 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Tucson flight?
Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Tucson range from $399 to $648, with an average of $493 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Raleigh 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 $2,072. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Raleigh to Tucson looking right now?
One-way fares from Raleigh to Tucson are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $308, which is 5% above 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 Raleigh to Tucson?
Flights from Raleigh to Tucson usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Tucson (TUS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Raleigh to Tucson pass through?
One-stop flights from Raleigh to Tucson most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Raleigh to Tucson?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Raleigh to Tucson. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $654, a difference of $268.

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 Raleigh to Tucson?
Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 35m, compared with 6h 37m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 6h 38m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Tucson?
Tucson is 3 hours behind Raleigh (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $386, about $268 less than Monday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Raleigh to Tucson trip for January. Fares historically average $401 round-trip in that month - typically $335 less than the most expensive month, which is June (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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