Cheap Flights from LAX to TUS: When to Fly from Los Angeles to Tucson

 

The cheapest times to fly from LAX to TUS are

• July 30th to October 7th
• October 22nd to February 25th (except the weeks of November 19th, November 26th, December 17th, and February 12th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LAX to TUS is early November. Prices can be as high as $312 for Sunday flights during mid March, or as low as $135 for Wednesday flights around early November.

 

When to Fly to Tucson

Flying from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Tucson, AZ (TUS) will usually cost between $142 to $265 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $158. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid March, with an average price of $243. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $85 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $177 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAX to TUS flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LAX to TUS route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LAX to TUS flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Los Angeles. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.24, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $57 (27%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $157. Return trip prices are from the TUS to LAX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LAX to TUS can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 47 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from LAX to TUS while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LAX to TUS? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 6 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Tucson International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 450 miles or 724 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LAX to TUS?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LAX to TUS flight is about 1 hour 47 minutes.

How many flights go between Los Angeles, CA and Tucson, AZ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 71 available flights from LAX to TUS.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from LAX to TUS tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 19% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 26% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave TUS heading for LAX about 5 minutes late. This does not significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Tucson, AZ is about 2 minutes early. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 5 minutes late
• SkyWest: 5 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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