Cheap flights from Tucson to San Diego

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Cheapest round-trip flights $239
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tucson to San Diego is currently $239
Cheapest one-way flight $109
Delta 1 stop 7 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Tucson to San Diego is currently $109
Last-minute weekend getaway $589
Southwest 1 stop 5 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tucson to San Diego is currently $589
Cheapest business class flights $499
Delta 1 stop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tucson to San Diego is currently $499
Fastest flight 1 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from Tucson to San Diego takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Tucson to San Diego is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–290
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $275–420

Popular airlines from Tucson to San Diego

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $239
    Typical price: $240–470
    13 weekly nonstop flights
    TUS - SAN Every day
    794 weekly connecting flights
    TUS - SAN Every day
  • American
    from $279
    Typical price: $260–465
    324 weekly connecting flights
    TUS - SAN Every day
  • United
    from $249
    Typical price: $315–570
    206 weekly connecting flights
    TUS - SAN Every day
  • Delta
    from $249
    Typical price: $275–570
    116 weekly connecting flights
    TUS - SAN Every day
  • Alaska
    from $477
    Typical price: $395–570
    52 weekly connecting flights
    TUS - SAN Every day
  • Frontier
    Typical price: $155–430
    10 weekly connecting flights
    TUS - SAN Every Mon, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Tucson

  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
    Tucson United States 20 min 9 mi
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
    Phoenix United States 1 hr 35 min 101 mi
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
    Phoenix United States 1 hr 50 min 109 mi
  • Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) (PRC)
    Prescott United States 3 hr 9 min 185 mi

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tucson to San Diego

The cheapest flights from Tucson to San Diego are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $290.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tucson to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $109.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tucson to San Diego is $239, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tucson to San Diego is $279, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Tucson to San Diego is $249, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tucson to San Diego is $249, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Tucson to San Diego is $477, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tucson to San Diego starts at $239 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $109 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Tucson to San Diego.
Jun–Aug is when most people visit San Diego, where the weather's temperate year-round. Beaches are less crowded Dec–Feb, which bring cooler temperatures but brighter sun. Whale-watching season is from mid-Dec–mid-Mar. Major annual events include Comic-Con International (Jul), a massive comic book convention with workshops and film screenings. Fleet Week (autumn) is a large military appreciation event featuring Navy ship tours, an air show and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Tucson to San Diego.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Tucson to San Diego really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Tucson to San Diego.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 13 nonstop flights and 794 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tucson to San Diego are:
  • American offers 324 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • United offers 206 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Delta offers 116 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Alaska offers 52 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
  • Frontier offers 10 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Tucson and San Diego.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tucson to San Diego recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $109.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tucson to San Diego is $239, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tucson to San Diego is $279, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Tucson to San Diego is $249, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tucson to San Diego is $249, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Tucson to San Diego is $477, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
Southwest flies direct from Tucson to San Diego.
  • There are 13 Southwest direct flights from Tucson to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tucson and San Diego at price $589 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest flies direct from Tucson to San Diego.
  • There are 13 Southwest direct flights from Tucson to San Diego per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Tucson to San Diego on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tucson and San Diego start at $239 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tucson to San Diego, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Tucson and San Diego start at $499 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tucson and San Diego start at $239 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.
To book business class trips from Tucson to San Diego, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Tucson and San Diego starts at $589 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tucson and San Diego at price $589 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Tucson to San Diego, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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