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Cheapest round-trip
$188
Typical prices: $190-$347
Southwest
Sat 9/5Sat 9/12
TUS - SAN • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$89
Typical prices: $97-$114
Southwest
Sat 9/5
TUS - SAN • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 19m
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Cheapest • Avg $249 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 24m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 49% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Tucson to San Diego (TUS-SAN)

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

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
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6:40 am - 8:00 amTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
1h 20mnonstop
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6:10 pm - 7:40 pmSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
1h 30mnonstop
$188Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:10 am - 7:25 amTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
1h 15mnonstop
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9:05 am - 10:35 amSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
1h 30mnonstop
$188Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:10 am - 7:25 amTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
1h 15mnonstop
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9:05 am - 10:35 amSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
1h 30mnonstop
$188Southwest
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7
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3:15 pm - 6:17 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
3h 02m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:15 am - 9:48 amSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
3h 33m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$203American Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
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10:11 am - 3:22 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
5h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:54 pm - 4:28 pmSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
3h 34m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$203American Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 8
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4:31 pm - 11:52 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
7h 21m1 stop Salt Lake City
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6:15 am - 11:12 amSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
4h 57m1 stop Los Angeles
$203Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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4:42 pm - 10:28 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
5h 46m1 stop Salt Lake City
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6:15 am - 11:10 amSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
4h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
$203Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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4:42 pm - 10:28 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
5h 46m1 stop Salt Lake City
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3:00 pm - 8:48 pmSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
5h 48m1 stop Los Angeles
$203Delta
Tue, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 9
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4:15 pm - 10:28 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
7h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:06 pm - 12:35 amSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
7h 29m1 stop San Francisco
$273United Airlines
Tue, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 9
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10:35 am - 2:53 pmTUS  Tucson-SAN San Diego
5h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:45 pm - 9:42 pmSAN  San Diego-TUS Tucson
7h 57m1 stop Denver Intl
$273United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Tucson to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tucson to San Diego 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 San Diego?

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 San Diego departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Diego from Tucson usually cost between $256 and $399 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $188 on Southwest (Sep 11-Sep 15).

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tucson to San Diego, 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 San Diego is September, where tickets cost $261 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $493 and $388 respectively.

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

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 $330, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$89
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 43% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Tucson to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tucson to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Tucson to San Diego

  • Which luggage facilities are available at San Diego International Airport?

    SAN offers different luggage facilities. If you have heavy luggage, consider renting a baggage cart from the baggage cart dispensers at the airport. For those who want to leave their luggage at the airport, baggage storage is available at the kiosk in the baggage claim areas of terminals 1 and 2. These services are available via baggagenanny.com. The storage facility can also deliver your bags to another destination if required.

  • Where is the baggage claim area at San Diego International Airport?

    Those arriving at SAN can claim their luggage at the baggage claim carousel in the Arrivals hall. The screens display the flight number and airline, so ensure you are keen for your baggage carousel's location. Ensure you check the baggage identifiers to avoid taking others' bags. Those with baggage issues can visit the airline's baggage claim office in the baggage claim area.

  • Which hotels offer Park, Sleep and Fly packages near Tucson Airport?

    Those with vehicles can consider staying at a hotel that offers Park, Sleep and Fly services. Hotels near Tucson Airport that offer these services include La Quinta Inn & Suites Tucson Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Tucson Airport and Best Western Tucson international airport. These hotels offer you a place to sleep, park your vehicle and transport you to the airport using their shuttle.

  • How many lounges are available at Tucson International Airport?

    Tucson International Airport has only one private lounge, the military lounge. This lounge can only be accessed by military officers, and their families can access this lounge. The lounge features comfortable seats, TV, snacks, free WiFi access, charging stations and a microwave. It offers military members comfort as they wait for their flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tucson to San Diego?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tucson to San Diego was $89 for a one-way ticket and $188 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tucson and San Diego?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tucson to San Diego?

    JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tucson to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tucson to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tucson to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tucson to San Diego?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Tucson to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Tucson to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tucson to San Diego, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tucson to San Diego are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $354 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $285 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Tucson with another airline. Booking your flights between Tucson and SAN 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 San Diego?

    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 San Diego 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 San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $199 or less one-way and $245 or less round-trip.
  • SmarteCarte offers luggage carts in different locations in the Tucson Airport (TUS) terminal area. For those flying from Tucson airport, carts are available at the departure level of the main terminal and parking garage and car rental center on the ground floor near the elevators.
  • Consider arriving at Tucson Airport 2h before departure for international flights and 90 minutes prior to departure for domestic flights. This gives you enough time to go through security checks and explore the airport facility. Also, check with your airline on the recommended arrival time at the airport.
  • If you want to leave your car at Tucson International Airport to be picked up later, there are various short-term parking options. For example, you may consider Hourly parking in front of the terminal, Daily parking in front of the terminal or Garage parking at the east of the terminal, next to the car rental center.
  • Delta Sky Club members arriving at San Diego international airport (SAN) can take advantage of the airport lounge before heading downtown. Enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi access, newspapers, and magazines, or catch up with the latest news. The lounge is located between Gates 47 and 48, mezzanine level, airside of terminal 2.
  • Nursing mothers arriving at the San Diego Airport can use the lactation rooms to care for their young ones. The room is located on the second level, across from the elevator at Terminal 1 West Rotunda, on the ground level past the security checkpoint at Terminal 1 East Rotunda and near Gates 35 and 35 on the second level at Terminal 2 West.

Prefer to fly direct from Tucson to San Diego?

 
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