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Only Southwest operates flights between Tucson and Sacramento.

Flights from Tucson to Sacramento usually depart from Tucson (TUS) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Tucson to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $222 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $427 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $90–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Tucson to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 22% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the Tucson to Sacramento route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $253 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $464, a difference of $211. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tucson to Sacramento:

• Earliest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 12:42 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:00 pm and lands at 5:12 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 12m.

A nonstop flight from Tucson to Sacramento takes 2h 12m, covering 751 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $259 to $1,347. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Tucson to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 02m, compared with 4h 05m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 4h 09m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Tucson to Sacramento range from $241 to $390, with an average of $305 over the past 12 months. Anything below $241 counts as a good deal.