$27 Find Cheap Flights from Tucson to California

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Cheap Flights from Tucson to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$197
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$215
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$131
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$130
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$317
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$303
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$269
Reno
Reno1 stop$187
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$187
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$197
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$215
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$131
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$130
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$317
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$303
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$269
Reno
Reno1 stop$187
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$187

Book Cheap Tucson to California Plane Tickets

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

Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15
Frontier Logo
1:33 pm - 2:06 pm
TUS
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LAS
1h 33mnonstop
Frontier Logo
10:52 am - 1:23 pm
LAS
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TUS
1h 31mnonstop
$58Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 13
Frontier Logo
1:20 pm - 1:53 pm
TUS
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LAS
1h 33mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:45 am - 8:14 am
LAS
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TUS
1h 29mnonstop
$59Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 8
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 9:15 am
TUS
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LAS
1h 25mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:50 pm - 10:10 pm
LAS
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TUS
1h 20mnonstop
$97Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Delta Logo
12:02 pm - 4:58 pm
TUS
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SMF
5h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:00 pm - 10:05 pm
SMF
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TUS
6h 05m
1 stop
$187Delta
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10
Southwest Logo
6:10 pm - 6:40 pm
TUS
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SAN
1h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:40 am - 10:10 am
SAN
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TUS
1h 30mnonstop
$197Southwest
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
8:07 pm - 9:45 pm
TUS
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SFO
2h 38mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:27 am - 11:42 am
SFO
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TUS
2h 15mnonstop
$220United Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9
Delta Logo
12:02 pm - 5:03 pm
TUS
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SMF
6h 01m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:06 am
SMF
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TUS
5h 06m
1 stop
$223Delta
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
8:07 pm - 9:45 pm
TUS
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SFO
2h 38mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 9:39 pm
SFO
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TUS
2h 14mnonstop
$228United Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 9:30 am
TUS
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BUR
3h 46m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:49 pm - 11:05 pm
BUR
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TUS
3h 16m
1 stop
$274American Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 19
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 9:30 am
TUS
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BUR
3h 46m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:49 pm - 11:05 pm
BUR
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TUS
3h 16m
1 stop
$295American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tucson to California flights

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

What is the cheapest Tucson to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Tucson found in the last 72 hours was to Santa Ana, at $137 round-trip. The most popular route is from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $187.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $307, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tucson to California, 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 Tucson to California is August, when tickets cost $226 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $320 and $315 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tucson to California?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Tucson to California, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from California, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tucson to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tucson to California, 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 Tucson to California, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$27
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Tucson to Las Vegas

FAQs - booking California flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tucson to California?

    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 Tucson to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Tucson to California 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 Tucson to California?

    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 from Tucson to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tucson to California?

    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 from Tucson to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $358 on average. Morning departures are around 17% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $624.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Tucson to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $143 one-way - $104 round-trip; Los Angeles $176 one-way - $312 round-trip; San Francisco $283 one-way - $335 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tucson to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tucson to California. 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 Tucson to California? 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11805 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

We left about 30 minutes late due to ramp issues. It did not impact me, but I know others on the flight had very tight connections to Maui.

8.0 ExcellentBrian, Jan 2026
MCO - SAN
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We left about 30 minutes late due to ramp issues. It did not impact me, but I know others on the flight had very tight connections to Maui.

Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

Delayed and no entertainment? I also forgot my headphones and immediately reported it and have not heard back yet.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

Overall it was fine, however one of my two checked bags did not arrive and I was told it was left in Palm Springs. I don't understand how one of the two bags made it through fine but the other got lost .

No WiFi. Terrible food. Very long walk to the gate and from the gate after landing. Gate changed without notice.

I enjoyed the Starlink access but didn't have much time to use it. It also kept dropping me so I gave up. The food was very good though when I asked for a different "dessert" they didn't have anything. Chocolate Brownie Cookies are not suitable for everyone...maybe children. The flight staff were amazing - at least in First Class! My first time ever! The trip from Boise to San Diego was FAR better than going to Boise.

The whole experience went smoothly with no hitches along the way.

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

A couple ladies from the crew were so rude and nasty. Thought they were mad at having to be there especially if you asked a question. This will make me think twice next time if I book a flight with you.

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