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$85 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Tucson

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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Tucson (SAN-TUS)

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

Mon, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 26
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 11:44 amSAN-TUS
5h 19m1 stop
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12:39 pm - 11:37 amTUS-SAN
22h 58m1 stop
$174Frontier
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 12
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 11:44 amSAN-TUS
5h 19m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:39 pm - 11:04 pmTUS-SAN
10h 25m1 stop
$180Frontier
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 24
Frontier Logo
12:12 pm - 10:37 amSAN-TUS
22h 25m1 stop
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12:44 pm - 1:57 pmTUS-SAN
25h 13m1 stop
$195Frontier
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 11:44 amSAN-TUS
5h 19m1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:39 pm - 11:04 pmTUS-SAN
10h 25m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 9:36 amSAN-TUS
3h 16m1 stop
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1:50 pm - 7:24 pmTUS-SAN
5h 34m1 stop
$201American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 4:13 pmSAN-TUS
9h 53m2 stops
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 10:39 pmTUS-SAN
5h 44m1 stop
$206Delta
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 4:13 pmSAN-TUS
9h 53m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:15 am - 10:54 pmTUS-SAN
11h 39m2 stops
$211Delta
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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
6:10 pm - 7:40 pmSAN-TUS
1h 30mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:20 amTUS-SAN
1h 20mnonstop
$217Southwest
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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
6:10 pm - 7:40 pmSAN-TUS
1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 10:20 amTUS-SAN
4h 40m1 stop
$221Southwest
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 9:36 amSAN-TUS
3h 16m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 7:48 pmTUS-SAN
4h 47m1 stop
$226American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Tucson flights

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Tucson on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Tucson?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Tucson is February, where tickets cost $281 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $400 and $394 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Tucson?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $455 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Tucson, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Tucson

When to book flights from San Diego to Tucson

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego 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 San Diego to Tucson

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

    One choice that travelers can make that utilizes public transportation is to travel on the Line 11 bus provided by Sun Tran, which makes this trip in about 37min. Passengers to prefer to travel a taxi can do so in about 15 minutes.

  • Where will I find my rental car company at the Tucson International Airport?

    All of the seven or so rental car companies that operate at this airport have customer service counters and their cars sitting in the rental car center that is just outside of the east exit of the main terminal. There is ample signage to get passengers to this area from both the lower level and the second level of the airport.

  • Where should I plan on meeting my rideshare vehicle at Tucson International Airport?

    All pick-ups for these types of vehicles occur in front of the main terminal building. Passengers should exit the baggage claim area and then make their way toward the main parking lot, and then cross at the first roadway. Drivers arrive from the left on the first island, and there is a dedicated pickup point showing where drivers will meet travelers.

  • What are some of the hotel choices that are close to the Tucson International Airport?

    One option that sits right at the entrance to the airport property is the Four Points by Sheraton Tucson Airport, which features a complimentary airport shuttle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Tucson?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Tucson was $85 for a one-way ticket and $174 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Tucson?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Tucson flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Tucson?

    The Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Tucson flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Tucson?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to Tucson on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Tucson, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Tucson are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $341 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $366 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tucson from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Tucson

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $99 or less one-way and $300 or less round-trip.
  • One of the best ways that you could travel from downtown San Diego to the San Diego International Airport (SAN) without traveling in your own car is to travel on the Line 992 bus offered by San Diego Metro Transit, which makes the trip in about 12 minutes.
  • One of the most convenient choices for parking at the San Diego International Airport is the curbside valet service offered at both terminal buildings at the airport. Travelers planning on using the service that want to make sure they have a space can go online and book this parking on the airport's website.
  • For those mothers who are traveling from the San Diego International Airport and nursing a little one, this airport features three lactation rooms, all of which have locations past the security checkpoints. The first room is in Terminal One on the Second Level of the West Rotunda, the second room is in Terminal One near Gate Three, and the third room is in Terminal Two near Gate 34.
  • If you are the type of traveler that gets a little bit nervous when flying, the San Diego International Airport has a program called Ready, Pet, GO, which is a group of volunteers and their specially trained dogs that wander through the terminal buildings easing the nerves of passengers.
  • If you plan on using a bicycle to take yourself to the San Diego International Airport, this airport features bicycle lockers that are free to use for passengers. The first locker sits in the western part of Terminal Two, near the pet relief area, and the second locker is on the eastern end of Terminal One, near the pedestrian bridge.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Tucson?

 
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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Diego to Tucson

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego 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 San Diego 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

4.0 OkayTraci, Jun 2025OAK - SEA
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

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.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

I miss the screens they used to have for the long flights. I use a Kendal and it doesn’t work well with there WiFi. I tried my cell and the wifi was not good for it either this is the free wifi.

Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

Very friendly and efficient and smooth boarding. We were even way early arriving at my destination. Thank you.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

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