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Cheapest round-trip
$178
Typical prices: $177-$427
Southwest
Fri 9/11Fri 9/11
SAN - TUS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$89
Typical prices: $239-$317
Southwest
Fri 10/30
SAN - TUS • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 26m
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Cheapest • Avg $151 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 33m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 22% 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Tucson

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 11
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9:35 am - 11:05 amSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
1h 30mnonstop
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6:40 pm - 8:00 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
1h 20mnonstop
$178Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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7:20 pm - 8:50 pmSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
1h 30mnonstop
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6:40 pm - 8:00 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
1h 20mnonstop
$188Southwest
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
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8:40 am - 10:00 amSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
1h 20mnonstop
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7:30 pm - 7:55 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
1h 25mnonstop
$188Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 11
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7:50 am - 1:20 pmSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
5h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:40 pm - 8:00 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
1h 20mnonstop
$188Southwest
Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 24
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9:46 am - 2:29 pmSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
4h 43m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:31 pm - 9:35 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
3h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$203American Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 31
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9:57 am - 1:58 pmSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
4h 01m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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11:53 am - 3:39 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
3h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$203American Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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6:15 am - 11:12 amSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
4h 57m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:29 am - 10:17 amTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
3h 48m1 stop Los Angeles
$203Delta
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
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6:15 am - 11:10 amSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
4h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:35 am - 10:10 amTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
3h 35m1 stop Los Angeles
$203Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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4:14 pm - 9:44 pmSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
5h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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3:01 pm - 6:16 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
3h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$203American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4
Delta Logo
6:39 am - 12:12 pmSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
4h 33m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:29 am - 10:17 amTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
3h 48m1 stop Los Angeles
$203Delta
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 September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Tucson from San Diego usually cost between $436 and $567 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $178 on Southwest (Sep 11-Sep 11).

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 Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, 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 January, where tickets cost $279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $469 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 $378 on average.

Good to know

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Tucson was $89 for a one-way ticket and $178 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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 $371 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 $351 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 $381 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.

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