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Cheapest round-trip
$205
Typical prices: $278-$413
Delta
Sat 12/5Tue 12/8
SMF - TUS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$471
Southwest
Tue 11/24Mon 11/30
SMF - TUS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Sacramento and Tucson. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $240 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 58m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Tucson (SMF-TUS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Tucson

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8
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5:00 pm - 10:58 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TUS Tucson
4h 58m1 stop Salt Lake City
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7:30 am - 10:59 amTUS  Tucson-SMF Sacramento Intl
4h 29m1 stop Los Angeles
$205Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:00 am - 12:01 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TUS Tucson
5h 01m1 stop Los Angeles
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1:21 pm - 7:37 pmTUS  Tucson-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 16m1 stop Los Angeles
$205Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 8:40 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TUS Tucson
4h 20m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:20 am - 9:10 amTUS  Tucson-SMF Sacramento Intl
3h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$205Southwest
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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5:55 am - 1:20 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TUS Tucson
6h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
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3:45 pm - 8:00 pmTUS  Tucson-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 15m1 stop Los Angeles
$205Southwest
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 5:42 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TUS Tucson
6h 04m1 stop Los Angeles
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3:01 pm - 8:12 pmTUS  Tucson-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$205American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:48 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-TUS Tucson
3h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 8:22 pmTUS  Tucson-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 07m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$205American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 10:30 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-TUS Tucson
5h 00m1 stop Salt Lake City
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7:12 am - 12:18 pmTUS  Tucson-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 06m1 stop Salt Lake City
$205Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:27 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TUS Tucson
7h 27m1 stop Denver Intl
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3:16 pm - 7:38 pmTUS  Tucson-SMF Sacramento Intl
4h 22m1 stop San Francisco
$220United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:48 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-TUS Tucson
3h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 8:22 pmTUS  Tucson-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 07m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$251American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 8:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-TUS Tucson
7h 38m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:15 am - 5:34 pmTUS  Tucson-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 19m1 stop Denver Intl
$331United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Tucson flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Tucson to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Tucson is January, where tickets cost $256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $448 and $370 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Tucson, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Tucson

 
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Harriet Baskas

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$98
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Tucson

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

  • What are some of the transportation options to get me from the Tucson International Airport (TUS) to downtown Tucson?

    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.

  • Where will I find all of the rental car companies at the Tucson International Airport?

    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.

  • Where can I meet a rideshare ride at the Tucson International 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.

  • Are there any hotels that sit close to the terminal buildings at Tucson International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Tucson?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Tucson was $98 for a one-way ticket and $205 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    On your way to Tucson, you’ll fly out from Sacramento Intl. You’ll be landing at Tucson.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Tucson flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Tucson?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Tucson are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $327 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $246 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Tucson

  • Passengers that want to find a good way to get from the downtown Sacramento area to the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) should think about riding on the Line 428 bus offered by Yolobus, that makes the trip to the airport in about 17 minutes.
  • If you are going to be driving your own car to the Sacramento International Airport, two of the cheapest options for parking are the East and West Economy Parking Lots. There is shuttle service from these lots to the airport around every 25 minutes. There are no reservations available in these lots, and all parking is first come, first serve.
  • Mothers that are nursing infants and traveling through the Sacramento International Airport should know that this airport offers a nursing room past the security checkpoints in both of the terminal buildings adjacent to women's restrooms. These rooms offer a sink, a chair, and electrical outlets.
  • If you are making a plan to take a service animal or a pet with you through the Sacramento International Airport, it is good to know that this airport offers four pet relief areas. Each of the terminals has a pet relief area, both pre and post-security. The indoor areas sit adjacent to Gates A1 and B11.
  • Passengers wishing to find a comfortable place to wait for a flight at the Sacramento International Airport should check out the Escape Lounge locations in both terminals. Each of the lounges features of a wide selection of food and beverage choices, complimentary internet, as well as flight information screens.

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