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Cheapest round-trip
$192
Typical prices: $264-$380
Southwest
Wed 10/7Thu 10/8
TUS - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$197
Typical prices: $223-$329
American Airlines
Tue 9/1Tue 9/15
TUS - LAX • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. Average duration is 1h 37m
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Cheapest • Avg $218 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 04m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Tucson to Los Angeles (TUS-LAX)

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

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 8
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 1:00 pmTUS  Tucson-LAX Los Angeles
6h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:55 pm - 10:20 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TUS Tucson
1h 25mnonstop
$192Southwest
Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 11:50 amTUS  Tucson-LAX Los Angeles
6h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Sacramento Intl
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8:10 pm - 10:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TUS Tucson
1h 25mnonstop
$192Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
7:41 am - 9:25 amTUS  Tucson-LAX Los Angeles
1h 44mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:49 pm - 10:23 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TUS Tucson
1h 34mnonstop
$197American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 7:56 pmTUS  Tucson-LAX Los Angeles
1h 40mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 5:46 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TUS Tucson
1h 35mnonstop
$197American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 8:23 amTUS  Tucson-LAX Los Angeles
1h 48mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:34 am - 11:10 amLAX  Los Angeles-TUS Tucson
1h 36mnonstop
$197Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 11
Delta Logo
7:30 am - 8:23 amTUS  Tucson-LAX Los Angeles
1h 53mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:24 am - 12:01 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TUS Tucson
1h 37mnonstop
$197Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:23 am - 9:17 amTUS  Tucson-LAX Los Angeles
1h 54mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 6:01 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TUS Tucson
1h 33mnonstop
$267Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:44 am - 1:23 pmTUS  Tucson-LAX Los Angeles
1h 39mnonstop
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8:49 pm - 10:23 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TUS Tucson
1h 34mnonstop
$267Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 2
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7:24 am - 10:05 pmTUS  Tucson-LAX Los Angeles
14h 41m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Vancouver Intl Calgary
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:12 pm - 10:48 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TUS Tucson
1h 36mnonstop
$424Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:24 am - 10:45 amTUS  Tucson-LAX Los Angeles
27h 21m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Vancouver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:12 pm - 10:48 pmLAX  Los Angeles-TUS Tucson
1h 36mnonstop
$443Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Tucson to Los Angeles flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Tucson to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Tucson to Los Angeles departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Tucson usually cost between $195 and $331 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $192 on Southwest (Aug 24-Aug 26).

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

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

When flying from Tucson to Los Angeles, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tucson, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tucson to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles is April, where tickets cost $263 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $343 and $342 respectively.

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

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 $297, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Tucson to Los Angeles

 
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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Tucson to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Tucson to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tucson to Los Angeles 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 Tucson to Los Angeles

  • Can I use public transit to Tucson Airport?

    SunTran buses routes 11 and 25 stop at the airport's authorized bus stop, which is located on the upper level close to the west exit. Fare and times are usually posted on SunTran's website. On weekends and holidays, buses run every 60min and every 30min on regular days. Route 11 serves those from the north, while Route 25 serves travelers from the South.

  • Does Tucson International Airport offer parking?

    At Tucson Airport, there are six main parking lots: the terminal's front hourly parking lot, the daily lot next to hourly parking, the garage lot, which is close to the car rental office, economy parking located East of the terminal's entrance, the economy covered lot on Corona Road, and the cell phone waiting lot which has 28 parking spaces just off Airport Drive.

  • Can I find rental cars at Los Angeles Airport?

    Rental car agencies are situated outside the airport's terminals. The rental car agencies that are permitted to pick up their clients utilizing courtesy shuttles at the airport terminal are budget, Dollar, Avis, Alamo, Fox, SIXT, Thrifty, and Hertz rentals. The agency shuttles pick up clients at the baggage claim area on the Arrivals area under the purple sign written Rental Car Shuttles.

  • Where is the lost and found desk at Los Angeles Airport?

    Lost items discovered throughout the airport are handed to the Los Angeles Airport Lost and Found desk at Century Boulevard, but goods lost at the TSA checkpoint are given to the Airport Police and can be claimed 5 to 10 business days after the date lost. For information about missing luggage or things left on an airplane, contact the airline involved. Travelers can reclaim their items from the lost and found desk on any weekday.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tucson to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tucson to Los Angeles was $79 for a one-way ticket and $192 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tucson and Los Angeles?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tucson to Los Angeles?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tucson to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tucson to Los Angeles?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tucson to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tucson to Los Angeles?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Tucson and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tucson to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Tucson to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tucson to Los Angeles, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tucson to Los Angeles are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $276 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $452 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Los Angeles.

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

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

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Tucson with another airline. Booking your flights between Tucson and LAX 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 Tucson to Los Angeles?

    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 Los Angeles from Tucson 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 Tucson to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $163 or less one-way and $330 or less round-trip.
  • Highly skilled volunteers at LAX assist travelers with inquiries, ease their movement through the airport's nine terminals and work to reduce unneeded delays in order to support airline staff. These Ambassadors are mostly found at the curbsides, baggage claim, and check-in sites.
  • All travelers at the Los Angeles Airport can use free wireless internet, which is available in all terminals for 45min periods at a time. Ads are used to fund this free service. Wi-Fi is accessible for Arrivals at the baggage claim area. A higher-speed premium version is also available.
  • Tucson Airport (TUS) has designated smoking spaces outside the terminal on the ticketing floor, where you can enjoy a cigarette or cigar. Travelers are encouraged to limit these activities to the permitted locations to prevent any problems inside the terminals.
  • Four locations at Tucson Airport are available for pets to relax their legs, drink water, and go potty. They can be found in Concourses A and B, the Main Terminal, and outside the luggage claim area.
  • Travelers can charge their equipment at the laptop counters on the Airside of the Tucson Airport. Additionally, there are business centers with outlets for charging devices immediately past the TSA Checkpoints in Concourses A and B.

Prefer to fly direct from Tucson to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Tucson to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Tucson Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tucson to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Tucson

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta,Southwest

American Airlines,Delta, +1 more

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