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$175 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Tucson

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Tucson (CHI-TUS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Tucson 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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8:40 pm - 10:37 pmORD-TUS
3h 57mnonstop
12:35 pm - 5:58 pmTUS-ORD
3h 23mnonstop
$359American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
8:20 pm - 10:11 pmORD-TUS
3h 51mnonstop
7:00 am - 12:28 pmTUS-ORD
3h 28mnonstop
$367American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 15
8:40 pm - 10:37 pmORD-TUS
3h 57mnonstop
1:55 pm - 8:57 pmTUS-ORD
5h 02m1 stop
$369American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
5:19 am - 8:40 amORD-TUS
5h 21m1 stop
7:00 am - 12:28 pmTUS-ORD
3h 28mnonstop
$377American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 15
10:40 am - 3:45 pmORD-TUS
7h 05m1 stop
4:00 pm - 12:13 amTUS-ORD
6h 13m1 stop
$378United Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
3:45 pm - 9:51 pmMDW-TUS
8h 06m1 stop
1:00 pm - 9:44 pmTUS-MDW
6h 44m1 stop
$386Delta
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Tue, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 15
8:59 am - 10:49 amORD-TUS
3h 50mnonstop
7:00 am - 12:35 pmTUS-ORD
3h 35mnonstop
$387United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 24
3:47 pm - 9:46 pmMDW-TUS
7h 59m1 stop
1:00 pm - 9:47 pmTUS-MDW
6h 47m1 stop
$388Delta
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Sat, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 7
8:00 am - 11:07 pmORD-TUS
17h 07m2 stops
4:24 pm - 5:40 amTUS-ORD
11h 16m1 stop
$434Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Fri, Jun 7
9:20 pm - 11:07 pmORD-TUS
27h 47m1 stop
4:24 pm - 5:40 amTUS-ORD
11h 16m1 stop
$464Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9

Flights from Chicago to Tucson - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Tucson to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Tucson flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Tucson.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Tucson cost $119 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Tucson. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $283.

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

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Tucson clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Tucson, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Tucson, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tucson?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Tucson, 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 Chicago to Tucson is September, where tickets cost $409 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $498 and $483 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Tucson, 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 Chicago to Tucson, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tucson?

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 Chicago to Tucson were found on American Airlines ($359) and United Airlines ($378). American Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $175.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Tucson?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Tucson.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Tucson. They are American Airlines and Southwest. The cheapest airline for this route is American Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $221. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Tucson per day?

Each day, there are 4 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Tucson, with an average flight time of 3h 39m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem 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 Chicago to Tucson take?

The average nonstop flight takes 3h 37m, covering a distance of 1,445 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Tucson?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 9:45 am and will be landing in Tucson at 11:34 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Tucson?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Tucson jets off at 8:40 pm and lands at 10:37 pm.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$175
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Tucson

When to book flights from Chicago to Tucson

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Tucson 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 Chicago to Tucson

  • Which other nearby cities are served by the Tucson International Airport?

    Tucson International Airport (TUS) serves numerous other towns in the neighborhood, which you can explore after landing from your Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) flight. For example, destinations such as Arizola, San Pedro, Eloy, Saint David, and Oracle lie within an hour’s drive from TUS. Buses and taxis will get you there conveniently.

  • Which are the most popular connecting routes between Chicago and Tucson International Airport?

    Numerous airlines connect flights between the Chicago Airports and Tucson International Airport (TUS). For example, American Airlines departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has a layover at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). On the other hand, Southwest Airlines from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) transits via Denver International Airport (DEN).

  • What special services do airlines from Tucson to Chicago offer for business- and first-class travelers?

    Most airlines provide exclusive amenities for their business- and first-class passengers flying from Chicago to Tucson. Specifically, you will have a wide range of entertainment options and various dishes and beverages. Moreover, you will get pillows, blankets, and bedding which you can spread on the lie-flat seats for a nap during the journey.

  • Which airlines offer family services on trips between Chicago and Tucson?

    Those traveling with their little ones should consider booking their Chicago-Tucson flights with Frontier, American, or Delta Airlines. These carriers are parents’ favorites due to their spacious seats with extra legroom. In addition, they feature kid-friendly entertainment and menus to keep the young and the young at heart engaged until they arrive in Tucson.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Tucson?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Tucson was $175 for a one-way ticket and $359 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Tucson?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Tucson?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Tucson. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Tucson.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Tucson?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Tucson flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Tucson?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Tucson flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Tucson?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Tucson.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Tucson?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Tucson on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Tucson, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Tucson are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $370 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $429 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Tucson?

    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 Chicago to Tucson.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Tucson?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tucson from Chicago 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 Chicago to Tucson?

    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 Tucson with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Tucson?

    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 Tucson from Chicago 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 Chicago to Tucson

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $199 or less one-way and $389 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is a hub for United Airlines. Passengers flying aboard this carrier should remember that they will depart via Terminal 1 at ORD on their way to Tucson. Besides accelerated service at the security desk as part of the fast-lane program, travelers will find several nonstop flight options along this route.
  • Most airlines flying from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tucson International Airport (TUS) allow passengers to upgrade economy seats to business- or first-class. If interested, check with your carrier regarding the availability of this service. Usually, you will be notified during booking, check-in, or at the gate when you are just about to board.
  • Several airlines operating from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tucson International Airport (TUS) allow passengers to bring their furry friends into the cabin, including dogs, cats, and birds. Nevertheless, consider checking with your airlines regarding the required documentation, such as recent medical certificates.
  • Those flying aboard American Airlines from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) have a weight hand luggage limit of 40 lbs. At the same time, Alaska has no weight limit for hand luggage, provided it fits into the overhead compartment unassisted.
  • All carriers operating between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) offer accessible services to passengers with disabilities and travelers with limited mobility. At MDW, you will find friendly staff ready to provide cab-to-craft services. Also, upon landing at TUS, well-trained staff are on standby to help you deplane.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Tucson?

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

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Tucson

Monday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Tucson to Chicago

Monday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, +5 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Tucson

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Tucson. 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 Chicago to Tucson? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10673 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
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A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

4.0 OkayReginald, May 2024MCI - LGA
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A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

The plane from SNA wouldn’t start after 5 tries. The team gave me an option of flying direct from LAX and giving me a Lyft ride there! Perfect!

Best airline! Always friendly and welcoming. Skyclub was great and loved the fast free wifi on board. I also love that you can pre-order your meal on the app!

Atlanta boarding crew at gate were filled with arrogance and were disrespectful. In flight crew showed indifference to the needs of passengers. This is about the flight from ATL to BDL.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

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.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Deicing in Denver took forever and I almost missed my connection. De-ice faster! Not Americans fault.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Tucson found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/4Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 49mORD-TUS
$175
6/11Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
20h 09mORD-TUS
$183
6/11Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 49mORD-TUS
$184
7/4Thu
2 stopsDelta
13h 43mORD-TUS
$189
6/11Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 46mORD-TUS
$193
10/25Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 54mORD-TUS
$253
5/28Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 27mORD-TUS
$285
6/16Sun
3 stopsWestJet
29h 11mORD-TUS
$337
5/27Mon
3 stopsWestJet
24h 19mORD-TUS
$401
6/23Sun
3 stops
35h 08mORD-TUS
$408

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Tucson

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 Chicago to Tucson that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/21Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 02mORD-TUS
5/22Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 53mTUS-ORD
$636
5/21Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 59mORD-TUS
5/22Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 21mTUS-ORD
$652
5/21Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 59mORD-TUS
5/22Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 30mTUS-ORD
$660
5/18Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 50mORD-TUS
5/21Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
3h 23mTUS-ORD
$679
5/20Mon
multi-stopDelta
9h 44mMDW-TUS
6/1Sat
multi-stopDelta
12h 50mTUS-MDW
$681
5/18Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 59mORD-TUS
5/21Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 40mTUS-ORD
$684
5/18Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 42mORD-TUS
5/21Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 40mTUS-ORD
$694
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 56mMDW-TUS
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 55mTUS-MDW
$698
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
10h 30mORD-TUS
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 20mTUS-ORD
$703
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
13h 59mMDW-TUS
5/22Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 55mTUS-MDW
$703

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Flights to Tucson

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