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

• Earliest: departs at 9:10 am and lands at 11:10 am
• Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 8:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Tucson takes 2h, covering 751 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 Sacramento to Tucson range from $246 to $381, with an average of $292 over the past 12 months. Anything below $246 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 63% above the $292 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $240 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $424 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $269 to $1,049. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Tucson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $155, which is 17% 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
• Budget
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Economy Rent a Car

Flights from Sacramento to Tucson usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Tucson (TUS).

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 24% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Sacramento to Tucson. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $254 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $382, a difference of $128.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Sacramento and Tucson.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 03m, compared with 4h 06m via San Diego (SAN) and 4h 09m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Among airlines operating Sacramento to Tucson flights:

• Southwest: 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:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Passengers can ride aboard the Line 25 bus operated by Sun Tran, that makes this trip in about 48 minutes. For those passengers that would like to take a taxi on this trip, the travel time is around 18 minutes.

There are about seven different rental car companies that operate at this airport. All of them have customer service desks and vehicles for rent in the rental car center that sits just outside of the east exit of the main terminal. The airport offers signage pointing passengers to this area from both the second level and the baggage claim level of the airport.

Passengers wishing to meet their ride should exit on the baggage claim level following signage for both ground transportation and app rides. Once outside of the terminal building, cross the first roadway towards the main parking lot, and you'll find your ride on the left side on the first island.

Two hotel options that sit right at the entrance of the airport property on S. Tucson Blvd. include the Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport and the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Tucson Airport, both of which are only about a 10-minute walk from the airport or they both feature a free airport shuttle.