Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tucson
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tucson
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Tucson? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Tucson vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,500–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Tucson for specific travel dates.
2026-11-27
ORD - TUS
Economy | Non stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
ORD - TUS
Economy | Non stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-15
ORD - TUS
Economy | Non stop
From 11,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
ORD - TUS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
ORD - TUS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - TUS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Tucson flight facts
Distance
1,430 mi
2,301 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Tucson is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Tucson
TUS · Tucson Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Phoenix · Phoenix is 110 mi from Tucson
Flights Grand Rapids - Tucson · Grand Rapids is 142 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Tucson
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - TUS
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
ORD - TUS
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
ORD - TUS
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - TUS
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - TUS
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - TUS
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Marana (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
From Pts or $418
Tucson, AZ (USA)
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa
From Pts or $290
Tucson (United States)
Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa
From Pts or $1301
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Tucson depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Tucson.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Tucson.
Chicago and Tucson are about 1,430 miles (2,301 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,430-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Tucson is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Tucson: Tucson Intl (TUS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Tucson, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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