Award flights from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS)
Award space from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, SNA) and Tucson (TUS) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 4,000 miles + $5.60 on LAX–TUS (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 19,300 points + $5.60 on LAX–TUS (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 9,000 points + $25.60 on LAX–TUS (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 4,000 pts + $5.60
- LAX–TUS · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 19,300 pts + $5.60
- LAX–TUS · Qantas
- Lowest first class
- 9,000 pts + $25.60
- LAX–TUS · Atmos
Economy was lowest on LAX–TUS: 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–TUS. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, business class started at 19,300 points + $5.60, about 2.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (9,200 points + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS) on points: 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on LAX–TUS (seen on 320 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS) on points: 19,300 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on LAX–TUS (seen on 11 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | LAX–TUS | 11 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS) on points: 9,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–TUS (seen on 222 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, SNA)
- To
- Tucson (TUS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 416–450 miles (669–725 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Tucson (TUS)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Los Angeles and Tucson (TUS), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson (TUS) | 4,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 320 dates | 19,300 pts + $5.60Qantas · 11 dates | 9,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 222 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to Tucson (TUS) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 6 dates | — | 22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 6 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS)
- Economy: 4,000 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson (TUS) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space there on 320 dates.
- Business Class: 19,300 points + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson (TUS) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed business-class award space there on 11 dates.
- First Class: 9,000 points + $25.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson (TUS) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 222 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–TUS | Delta SkyMiles | 4,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–TUS | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 19,300 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–TUS | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 9,000 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–TUS | American Airlines AAdvantage | 14,500 pts + $5.60 | — | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 4,000 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on LAX–TUS, which showed nonstop space there on 320 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 19,300 points + $5.60 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on LAX–TUS, which showed nonstop space there on 8 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 9,000 points + $25.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on LAX–TUS, which showed nonstop space there on 216 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)SkyMiles | 19,300 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + $25.60 (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | — | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | — | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)SkyMiles | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)SkyMiles | 19,300 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)Atmos | — | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | — | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Atmos | — | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Atmos | — | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Atmos | — | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Atmos | — | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Atmos | |
| 4,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | — | 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS)?
In business class, LAX–TUS with 19,300 points + $5.60 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). In economy, LAX–TUS with 4,000 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Los Angeles and Tucson (TUS) had award space?
LAX–TUS (economy, business class and first class) and SNA–TUS (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Seen Nov 2, 2026, 05:39 UTC for a Nov 27, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 320 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 22:50 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 19,300 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 05:58 UTC for a Nov 21, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:58 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 45 dates, first class 45 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 194 dates, first class 222 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 320 dates, first class 320 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 10 dates, business class 11 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 4,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with SkyMiles (4,000 miles + $5.60) to $25.60 with Atmos (4,500 points + $25.60). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 4,000 miles + taxes not reported with SkyMiles (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 19,300 points + $5.60 with Qantas (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Los Angeles to Tucson (TUS)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qantas Frequent Flyer about 353 days, American Airlines AAdvantage about 331 days, Delta SkyMiles about 331 days and Alaska Atmos Rewards about 330 days. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 4, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.