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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Tucson

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Tucson

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Ana to Tucson.
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5:01 pm - 9:49 pmSNA-TUS
4h 48m1 stop
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4:55 pm - 9:47 pmTUS-SNA
4h 52m1 stop
$197Delta
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Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:11 amSNA-TUS
4h 26m1 stop
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2:56 pm - 6:12 pmTUS-SNA
3h 16m1 stop
$224American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 7 - Wed, Jun 11
Delta Logo
9:45 am - 4:15 pmSNA-TUS
6h 30m1 stop
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4:55 pm - 9:47 pmTUS-SNA
4h 52m1 stop
$253Delta
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Tue, May 27 - Fri, May 30
American Airlines Logo
7:09 pm - 9:46 pmSNA-TUS
2h 37m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 8:51 amTUS-SNA
3h 21m1 stop
$258American Airlines
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Fri, May 23 - Tue, May 27
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 4:40 pmSNA-TUS
8h 55m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 9:35 pmTUS-SNA
7h 00m2 stops
$289Southwest
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Sat, Jun 7 - Wed, Jun 11
United Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 11:49 amSNA-TUS
4h 24m1 stop
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4:20 pm - 10:00 pmTUS-SNA
5h 40m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Wed, May 21
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 8:40 pmSNA-TUS
5h 35m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 9:40 pmTUS-SNA
6h 05m1 stop
$304Southwest
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Tue, May 27 - Fri, May 30
United Airlines Logo
3:52 pm - 9:09 pmSNA-TUS
5h 17m1 stop
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4:24 pm - 10:12 pmTUS-SNA
5h 48m1 stop
$331United Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Tue, May 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:14 pm - 11:05 amSNA-TUS
15h 51m1 stop
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12:26 pm - 10:30 pmTUS-SNA
10h 04m1 stop
$372Alaska Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Sat, Jun 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:14 pm - 11:05 amSNA-TUS
15h 51m1 stop
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12:01 pm - 1:17 pmTUS-SNA
25h 16m2 stops
$388Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 8
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Santa Ana to Tucson flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson?

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

When flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to John Wayne (Santa Ana), you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Tucson?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Tucson is January, where tickets cost $216 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $488 and $410 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Tucson, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$87
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Tucson

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Tucson?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Tucson was $87 for a one-way ticket and $197 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Tucson?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson?

    John Wayne (Santa Ana) airport is called Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty and the only airport in Tucson is Tucson.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) and Tucson, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Tucson from John Wayne (Santa Ana)?

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Santa Ana to Tucson, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Santa Ana to Tucson are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $260 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $256 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Tucson?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tucson from John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline. Booking your flights between John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 John Wayne (Santa Ana) 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 Santa Ana to Tucson

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $168 or less one-way and $347 or less round-trip.

Top 5 airlines serving from Santa Ana to Tucson

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Santa Ana 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.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9968 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
8.5Crew
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My youngest didn't have a assigned seat until we biard6the plane.

2.0 MediocreStephanie, Apr 2025SAN - SLC
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My youngest didn't have a assigned seat until we biard6the plane.

I got the last seat on the plane, in the back in the corner against the window, and I paid a competitive price for my ticket several weeks before the flight.

Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

There was no seating at the gate, no where to charge your devices, super crowded. Boarding in group F meant all luggage space was taken when it was time for me to board. The boarding crew was short with everyone and seemed irritated. The luggage space was insufficient, the seat was too small for me (6'4") and very uncomfortable trip. I was in a middle seat between a person snoring the whole trip and a person with very strong body odor. The flight crew was terse and unfriendly, seemed irritated and impatient. Yelled a lot at people with earbuds in, understandable. Finally, we arrived 10 minutes early, only to sit on the tarmac for 20 minutes and wait for a gate. Worst flight experience I've had in years.

OUr pilot was very good and also a good landing in a very gusting Phoenix. Most important.

Check your emails that you sent me. 9 emails were sent telling me that my flight is Delayed. Each one with a different time 7:10, 7:55, 9:31, 9:09, 9:29, 9:44, 10:00, 9:49, and 10:10. That was how my experience went.

It was my first time flying Alaska Airlines and first time flying from Santa Rosa airport. The staff was very professional and friendly. Their instructions were clear and any question was answered satisfactorily. My seat was comfortable and the in-flight beverage service very adequate for the duration of the flight. We arrived ahead of the scheduled landing time and deplaning was simple. I look forward to flying with Alaska again.

Personal demeanor not good on flight returning to LAX..Great and superb on the way to Portland

No non-alcoholic drinks available except water and small apple juice cans.

Flight attendant took my carefully folded coat and flung it across the aisle to the bin across the way. Where one of the passengers rescued it for me, because that just wasn’t right!!

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.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

Not pleasant. We arrived several hours late and my friend and driver were waiting for me a long time at Tucson airport. At first we had to divert to phoenix due to shitty weather. Well, i guess I can’t fault anyone for that. But then when they refueled , they overfueled and we had to wait even longer for the plane to burn off excess fuel. So someone really screwed up there and should get fired. Human error is really inexcusable.

The departure gate was changed from C1 to B18 but it was never announced at the C1 gate nor did I receive any email or text message or phone call about the gate change. I was in a window seat. In the other two seats next to me were Mr. Rotund and Ms. Rotunda, a youngish couple. Just the two of them should have booked three seats. I was smashed up against the wall and window for five hours. Overall, I'd say my flight sucked. Wouldn't you?

I couldn't get checked in 24 hours before either leg of my flight. I tried both my Alaska and Hawaiian codes on both apps.

We moved from the international terminal to a new location. I think there are still some bugs to work out . We didn’t receive check in notification and had to scramble to find it but i think it will work out

Not so good. The takeoff was aborted after reaching 100 knots due to a problem with the front tires. I do commend the pilot for a quick decision and preventing a potential disaster. We returned to the gate to put fresh tires on the front. Our flight was delayed for over 3 hours. The rest of the flight was okay. We were reimbursed by Hawaiian Airlines for only $50. Not too generous

Arrived at the gate with no seats assigned. Was told by gate agent the flight was full and we would not be on it. I asked the gate agent how could I be sold tickets when the flight was full. She replied, “Thats just how they do it.” I was able to get seats once I arrived at the gate. The flight itself was great. I’ll never purchase tickets without seat assignments from kayak or anyone again. Shame on kayak or Hawaiian airlines or all of you.

The pre-flight check in process was bad. The app didn't allow check-in online and forced me to check in at the airport. Alaska didn't have self-service kiosks for check in (only bag tagging stations), so I had to wait in line with people who were checking bags just to get my boarding pass.

The flight is supposed to be Hawaiian, but it's operated by Alaska. As such, I could not find my reservation on Hawaiian nor Alaska website. I could not check in on line. At the airports, even the kiosk could not find my reservation. I needed to wait in a long line to check in even though I have no bag to check. Good thing I got to the airport early enough.

The temperature on the plane was too cold and the food was not very good. Everything else was good.

Every customer service agent we came in contact with was rude, tired, overworked and indifferent

Staff was great. Heard negative things about this airline but my experience was great

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

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

The seats were crammed and the guy in front of me wouldn't stop reclining. If AA is cramming extra rows in, they need to take away the reclining in coach. My knees were smashed for 4 1/2 hours and I was very close to confronting the passenger in front of me.

What, first class and not even a cup of coffee before landing at 5 am in First Class? Really?

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

Customer service in first class does not exist on American Airlines

Flight was delayed due to a steering issue with plane. The delay caused me to miss the connecting flight. The delay caused me to spend an extra 21 hours in airports and flights to get to my destination. The plane issue obviously should have been found and fixed before we even boarded. Ridiculous.

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