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$96 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Tucson

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Tucson, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Tucson, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$217
Typical prices: $421-$247
Southwest
Th. 4 4/22Th. 4 4/29
SAN - TUS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$96
Typical prices: $104-$172
Frontier
CN 4/12
SAN - TUS • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $217 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 29m
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Cheapest • Avg $151 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 30m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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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

Th. 4, Thg. 4 22 - Th. 4, Thg. 4 29
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12:15 pm - 1:40 pm
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TUS
1h 25mnonstop
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6:05 pm - 7:30 pm
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SAN
1h 25mnonstop
$217Southwest
Th. 4, Thg. 4 22 - Th. 4, Thg. 4 29
American Airlines Logo
4:32 pm - 10:00 pm
SAN
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TUS
5h 28m
1 stop
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5:49 am - 11:57 am
TUS
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SAN
6h 08m
1 stop
$220American Airlines
Th. 4, Thg. 4 22 - Th. 4, Thg. 4 29
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 1:40 pm
SAN
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TUS
1h 25mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:35 pm - 10:40 pm
TUS
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SAN
4h 05m
1 stop
$221Southwest
Th. 4, Thg. 4 22 - Th. 4, Thg. 4 29
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4:05 pm - 10:10 pm
SAN
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TUS
6h 05m
2 stops
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6:35 pm - 10:40 pm
TUS
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SAN
4h 05m
1 stop
$230Southwest
Th. 7, Thg. 4 18 - Th. 7, Thg. 4 18
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8:50 am - 10:20 am
SAN
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TUS
1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
4:25 pm - 5:50 pm
TUS
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SAN
1h 25mnonstop
$239Southwest
Th. 4, Thg. 4 22 - Th. 4, Thg. 4 29
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 1:40 pm
SAN
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TUS
1h 25mnonstop
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6:05 pm - 7:30 pm
TUS
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SAN
1h 25mnonstop
$241Southwest
Th. 4, Thg. 4 22 - Th. 4, Thg. 4 29
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6:30 pm - 9:25 pm
SAN
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TUS
2h 55m
1 stop
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6:05 pm - 7:30 pm
TUS
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SAN
1h 25mnonstop
$244Southwest
Th. 7, Thg. 4 18 - Th. 4, Thg. 4 22
United Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:55 pm
SAN
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TUS
5h 35m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 12:29 am
TUS
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SAN
5h 19m
1 stop
$246United Airlines
Th. 2, Thg. 4 13 - Th. 4, Thg. 4 15
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:57 am
SAN
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TUS
3h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 3:45 pm
TUS
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SAN
3h 40m
1 stop
$248American Airlines
Th. 7, Thg. 4 18 - Th. 4, Thg. 4 22
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 10:20 am
SAN
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TUS
1h 30mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 7:25 pm
TUS
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SAN
3h 05m
1 stop
$249Southwest
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego 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 San Diego to Tucson departing in April.

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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, 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 May, where tickets cost $284 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $455 and $429 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 $309 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$96
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
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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 $96 for a one-way ticket and $217 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?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer 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 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Tucson flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Tucson?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Tucson.

  • 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 $344 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 $334 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 $254 or less one-way and $219 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4331 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

10.0 ExcellentMartie, Mar 2026
LGB - BNA
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

The flight attendant was friendly and efficient. The temperature was kept nice and cool. The plane was nice, but filthy. There were visible spills on my tray table. The gate agent was somewhat rude with her announcements and in speaking with other customers.

Great experience. Good dinner and service. FA's were very nice and attentive.

Mostly good. The WiFi wasn’t working so that was not great.

I like that the flight attendant was very attentive and helpful. The meal menu could have more of an variety of food choices.

The flight was fine, once we got underway. It was more than hour delayed

Arrived 40 min early which was great - sat in runway for 35 min so no gain. Then waited for luggage 45 min. They need to staff accordingly knowing its one of the busiest week in Phx

My flight got rerouted due to crew rest. I was sent to Dallas customer service was not very polite. Was given a $40 room voucher for Motel 6 and $12 to eat with. It delayed me by a day. Where if I would have just stuck with my original flight Arizona was delayed to Cleveland and I could have made it home. They put me on a 9:00 flight out of Dallas to Cleveland without my knowledge or consent. When originally I was told it would be 8:45 a.m. on February 1st. I told them I could not take the 9:00 flight because I did not have anybody to pick me up from the airport at that time. I'm extremely disappointed in how I was treated. And I will not fly American Airlines again.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

Trip delayed for 2 hours because of rain. We boarded and have to get down the flight and reboard again.

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