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Find cheap flights from Tucson to San Diego from $149

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Tucson to San Diego departing on 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Tucson to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Tucson to San Diego

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.
11:51 am - 3:26 pmTUS-SAN
3h 35m1 stop
6:20 am - 11:12 amSAN-TUS
4h 52m1 stop
$297American Airlines
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Wed, May 1 - Fri, May 3
5:50 am - 12:26 pmTUS-SAN
6h 36m1 stop
6:05 pm - 9:20 pmSAN-TUS
3h 15m1 stop
$298Delta
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Sat, May 4 - Sun, May 5
10:55 am - 11:01 pmTUS-SAN
12h 06m2 stops
6:20 am - 10:51 amSAN-TUS
4h 31m1 stop
$303Delta
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Sat, May 4 - Sun, May 5
5:20 pm - 11:01 pmTUS-SAN
5h 41m1 stop
6:05 pm - 9:21 pmSAN-TUS
3h 16m1 stop
$306Delta
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Sat, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 17
11:51 am - 3:26 pmTUS-SAN
3h 35m1 stop
6:20 am - 9:49 amSAN-TUS
3h 29m1 stop
$310American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 19
5:05 pm - 10:46 pmTUS-SAN
5h 41m1 stop
6:20 am - 10:48 amSAN-TUS
4h 28m1 stop
$329Delta
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Sat, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 17
7:00 am - 9:37 pmTUS-SAN
14h 37m2 stops
6:15 am - 10:58 pmSAN-TUS
16h 43m1 stop
$366Alaska Airlines
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Wed, May 1 - Fri, May 3
7:00 am - 9:37 pmTUS-SAN
14h 37m2 stops
9:03 pm - 9:02 pmSAN-TUS
23h 59m2 stops
$415Alaska Airlines
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Wed, May 1 - Fri, May 3
6:00 am - 5:52 pmTUS-SAN
11h 52m2 stops
9:11 am - 8:42 pmSAN-TUS
11h 31m1 stop
$441United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 19
6:00 am - 5:52 pmTUS-SAN
11h 52m2 stops
6:49 pm - 10:39 amSAN-TUS
15h 50m2 stops
$446United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 19

Flights from Tucson to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Tucson to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Tucson to San Diego, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from San Diego back to Tucson, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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 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 $288 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of tickets is $437 and $398 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Tucson to San Diego, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 55 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Tucson to San Diego?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Tucson to San Diego were found on American Airlines ($297) and Delta ($298). Delta proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $149.

How many flights are there between Tucson and San Diego per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Tucson and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 1h 19m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Tucson and San Diego?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Tucson to San Diego take?

Direct flights take on average 3h 12m to travel the 367 miles between Tucson and San Diego.

What’s the earliest departure time from Tucson to San Diego?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Tucson at 6:10 am and will be landing in San Diego at 7:35 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Tucson to San Diego?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Tucson to San Diego jets off at 7:00 pm and lands at 8:25 pm.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$149
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $149 for a one-way ticket and $297 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 aircraft models fly most regularly from Tucson to San Diego?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific 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, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tucson to San Diego are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $312 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $355 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from TUS to San Diego

  • 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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Tucson to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Tucson to San Diego, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Tucson to San Diego

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Nonstop returns

San Diego to Tucson

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Top airlines flying from Tucson to San Diego

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 KAYAK reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11551 reviews
81entertainment
75food
79comfort
81overall
86crew
82boarding
Airline reviews

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

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Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

The boarding process was terrible especially with an indirect flight Chicago to Seattle to San Diego was terrible talking about we overbooked a flight idk if I’d take this airline ever again we got off our flight from Chicago to Seattle and we traveled for business and they told us our connecting flight was over booked and their was no seats asking people to take a delayed next flight and they don’t tell anyone coughing to wear masks seats 30A-B were terrible during the flight no one wants to sit next to people coughing all around I don’t want to be sick traveling for work or get sick anytime it’s very upsetting the staff doesn’t take this stuff serious to tell them to wear masks when they see people coughing and sneezing

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Boarding in Seattle is always a mess. Sat in Deltas new domestic first class cabin. Everything was great except I found the seat cushion to be fairly uncomfortable. I’m a bigger guy so take that into mind (6’2” / 300 lbs.). Crew was meh.

This flight was late and did not meet the connecting flight.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

This time my flight was smooth and uneventful. They started boarding even earlier than it was scheduled. I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you!

Only my carry that was taken and found it in my final destination

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Tucson to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/18Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 13mTUS-SAN
$149
4/24Wed
1 stopDelta
5h 41mTUS-SAN
$155
4/24Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
14h 37mTUS-SAN
$172
4/14Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 15mTUS-SAN
$174
3/31Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 16mTUS-SAN
$181
3/25Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 27mTUS-SAN
$204
4/25Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 52mTUS-SAN
$259
4/4Thu
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
15h 37mTUS-SAN
$304
4/14Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 46mTUS-SAN
$339
4/14Sun
3 stops
28h 43mTUS-SAN
$443

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Last minute flights from Tucson to San Diego

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Tucson to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/21Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 34mTUS-SAN
3/25Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 14mSAN-TUS
$511
3/21Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 43mTUS-SAN
3/21Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 30mSAN-TUS
$548
3/21Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 20mTUS-SAN
3/22Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 46mSAN-TUS
$554
3/23Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 13mTUS-SAN
3/30Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 48mSAN-TUS
$722
3/21Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 34mTUS-SAN
3/25Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 48mSAN-TUS
$734
3/23Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 38mTUS-SAN
3/30Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 48mSAN-TUS
$805
3/21Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 16mTUS-SAN
3/21Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 48mSAN-TUS
$809
3/21Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 28mTUS-SAN
3/25Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
19h 06mSAN-TUS
$856
3/21Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 31mTUS-SAN
3/21Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 03mSAN-TUS
$1,235
3/21Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 28mTUS-SAN
3/22Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 48mSAN-TUS
$1,264

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Tucson - San Diego Flights

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