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Cheapest round-trip
$434
Typical prices: $423-$664
United Airlines
Sun 12/9Wed 12/12
IAD - TUS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$218
Typical prices: $234-$446
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/12
IAD - TUS • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Washington, D.C. and Tucson. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $371 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 30m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson (WAS-TUS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Tucson

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
United Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 11:11 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-TUS Tucson
7h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 5:18 amTUS  Tucson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 08m1 stop San Francisco
$434United Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 9
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 12:02 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-TUS Tucson
7h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 3:59 pmTUS  Tucson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$439American Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 6:40 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-TUS Tucson
8h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 8:35 pmTUS  Tucson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$439Southwest
Wed, Dec 16 - Tue, Jan 5
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:53 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-TUS Tucson
9h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:58 pmTUS  Tucson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$439Delta
Wed, Dec 16 - Tue, Jan 5
Delta Logo
4:05 pm - 11:07 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-TUS Tucson
9h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
1:44 pm - 11:42 pmTUS  Tucson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$439Delta
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 11:15 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-TUS Tucson
8h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 8:56 pmTUS  Tucson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 53m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$439United Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Tue, Jan 5
American Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 12:04 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-TUS Tucson
7h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
1:06 pm - 10:49 pmTUS  Tucson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$439American Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 9
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 10:25 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-TUS Tucson
8h 25m2 stops Omaha Eppley Airfield Denver Intl
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10:30 am - 8:05 pmTUS  Tucson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
$444Southwest
Wed, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 3:09 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-TUS Tucson
23h 39m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:50 pmTUS  Tucson-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 50m2 stops Portland San Diego
$600Alaska Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13
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5:05 pm - 1:29 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-TUS Tucson
22h 24m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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6:00 am - 9:59 pmTUS  Tucson-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
13h 59m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$603Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Tucson flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Tucson?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson typically range from $423 to $664. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $434, on United Airlines.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Tucson flight route?

There's little price difference between Washington, D.C. to Tucson routes. They average around $520 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Tucson?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Tucson. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Tucson?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Tucson at $432 round-trip.
•July ($654) and June ($608) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Washington, D.C. to Tucson flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$218
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 37% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Tucson

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Tucson based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Washington, D.C. to Tucson flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Tucson?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Tucson takes 00m, covering 1,950 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. to Tucson?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Tucson flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson range from $423 to $664, with an average of $521 over the past 12 months. Anything below $423 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. to Tucson flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 42% above the $521 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Tucson changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $434 to $2,329. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Tucson looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Tucson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $227, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Tucson Airport (TUS)?

    Tucson Airport (TUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $61 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Sixt
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Tucson?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Tucson (TUS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 37% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Tucson. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $597, a difference of $159.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Tucson?

    Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 30m, compared with 6h 59m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 09m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Tucson?

    Tucson is 2 hours behind Washington, D.C. (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. to Tucson flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $438, about $159 less than Monday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Tucson trip for February. Fares historically average $432 round-trip in that month - typically $222 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Tucson Airport.

    • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tucson Airport
    • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Tucson Air, AZ
    • Courtyard by Marriott Tucson Airport

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