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San Francisco.$202 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tucson International on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Tucson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $202, select.
San Francisco.$205 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov, returning Tue, 18 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tucson International on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Tucson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $205, select.
San Francisco.$279 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Dec, returning Sun, 14 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tucson International on Sat, 13 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 14 Dec, arriving in Tucson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $279, select.
San Francisco.$279 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tucson International on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Tucson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $279, select.
San Francisco.$315 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tucson International on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Tucson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $315, select.
San Francisco.$315 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tucson International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Tucson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $315, select.
San Francisco.$315 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 7 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tucson International on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Tucson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $315, select.
San Francisco.$330 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Sat, 4 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tucson International on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Tucson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tucson International to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tucson International to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in November.
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Direct flights from Tucson International to San Francisco International

Tucson International to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

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Tucson to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$202
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week107

Finding cheap flights from Tucson International to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Tucson International to San Francisco International is $202. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Tucson International to San Francisco International.
United, SkyWest Airlines and Lufthansa fly direct from Tucson International to San Francisco International.
As of September 2025, there are 107 flights per week flying from Tucson International to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Tucson International to San Francisco International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Tucson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Travelling from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Tucson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Tucson.

  • Flights from TUS to SFO start at 06:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:00 with United Airlines. In total, there are 53 weekly Tucson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.

  • Your TUS to SFO flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • United Airlines is your gateway to discovering San Francisco (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Tucson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is United Airlines.

  • United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating TUS to SFO flights, with 74.03% of its services landing on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • $101 is the best price for a one-way Tucson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at $202. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from TUS to SFO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Tucson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from TUS to SFO.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tucson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Tucson International Airport (TUS)

  • The address for TUS is 7005 South Plumer Ave..

  • 84.8% of flights leaving Tucson International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of TUS.

  • Tucson International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Tucson. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 5 minutes on public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Tucson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to TUS:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Tucson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit San Francisco. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Tucson International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TUS to SFO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • San Francisco is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • Fresno is another essential stop in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.

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