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$72 Find Cheap Flights from Tucson to San Diego

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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tucson to San Diego

Thu, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 31
Frontier Logo
8:46 am - 6:28 pmTUS-SAN
9h 42m1 stop
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8:30 am - 12:35 pmSAN-TUS
4h 05m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 12
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12:24 pm - 11:04 pmTUS-SAN
10h 40m1 stop
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4:06 pm - 11:39 amSAN-TUS
19h 33m1 stop
$156Frontier
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Sat, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 4
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3:35 pm - 10:59 pmTUS-SAN
7h 24m1 stop
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9:28 am - 11:54 pmSAN-TUS
13h 26m1 stop
$242Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
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4:20 pm - 2:17 pmTUS-SAN
22h 57m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 3:21 pmSAN-TUS
17h 31m1 stop
$249Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
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4:45 pm - 6:10 pmTUS-SAN
1h 25mnonstop
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5:35 pm - 7:05 pmSAN-TUS
1h 30mnonstop
$257Southwest
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 29
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 7:45 pmTUS-SAN
1h 20mnonstop
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10:15 am - 11:50 amSAN-TUS
1h 35mnonstop
$266Southwest
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 5
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 10:31 pmTUS-SAN
9h 16m1 stop
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6:20 am - 12:22 pmSAN-TUS
5h 02m1 stop
$277Delta
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Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Nov 4
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 10:31 pmTUS-SAN
9h 16m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 12:22 pmSAN-TUS
5h 02m1 stop
$281Delta
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Fri, Jan 23 - Tue, Jan 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 12:01 amTUS-SAN
11h 18m1 stop
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7:05 am - 4:29 pmSAN-TUS
8h 24m2 stops
$298Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:33 am - 5:34 pmTUS-SAN
6h 01m1 stop
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6:25 am - 11:39 amSAN-TUS
5h 14m1 stop
$304Multiple Airlines
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Cheapest • from $144 (round-trip)
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Cheapest round-trip
$144
Overall average: $326
Frontier
Thu 10/23Fri 10/31
TUS - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$257
Typical prices: $262-341
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Tue 10/21Tue 10/28
TUS - SAN • Non-stop
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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.

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Planning a trip from Tucson to San Diego? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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 Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Tucson, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays 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 April, where tickets cost $236 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $368 and $348 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 $279, 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 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tucson to San Diego was $72 for a one-way ticket and $144 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?

    Delta, 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 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tucson to San Diego flight 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 American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tucson to San Diego are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $333 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $322 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 $125 or less one-way and $229 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Tucson to San Diego.
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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Tucson to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tucson to San Diego. 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 San Diego? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

10.0 ExcellentGordon, Jul 2025GEG - OAK
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Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

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.

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

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