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$145 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tucson

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Tucson, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Tucson, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$227
Typical prices: $352-$254
Southwest
Sat 9/12Tue 9/15
SFO - TUS • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$269
Typical prices: $380-$269
United Airlines
Sat 7/11Tue 7/21
SFO - TUS • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Tucson (SFO-TUS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Tucson

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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2:15 pm - 6:25 pm
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TUS
4h 10m
1 stop
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9:45 am - 2:05 pm
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SFO
4h 20m
1 stop
$227Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:35 am - 12:35 pm
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TUS
5h 00m
1 stop
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9:25 am - 4:00 pm
TUS
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SFO
6h 35m
2 stops
$232Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15
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6:25 am - 12:35 pm
SFO
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TUS
6h 10m
2 stops
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7:25 am - 2:05 pm
TUS
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SFO
6h 40m
2 stops
$237Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
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1:35 pm - 8:25 pm
SFO
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TUS
6h 50m
1 stop
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5:45 pm - 11:25 pm
TUS
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SFO
5h 40m
1 stop
$253Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
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3:05 pm - 7:05 pm
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TUS
4h 00m
1 stop
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11:30 am - 7:05 pm
TUS
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SFO
7h 35m
2 stops
$258Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
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1:35 pm - 8:35 pm
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TUS
7h 00m
2 stops
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11:30 am - 7:05 pm
TUS
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SFO
7h 35m
2 stops
$263Southwest
Sat, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 21
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8:57 pm - 11:26 pm
SFO
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TUS
2h 29mnonstop
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9:04 am - 11:25 am
TUS
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SFO
2h 21mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 3:40 pm
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TUS
6h 25m
1 stop
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7:45 am - 2:00 pm
TUS
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SFO
7h 15m
1 stop
$288Southwest
Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 13
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7:00 am - 11:08 am
SFO
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TUS
4h 08m
1 stop
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4:31 pm - 11:52 pm
TUS
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SFO
7h 21m
1 stop
$289Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 8:15 pm
SFO
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TUS
6h 10m
2 stops
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7:45 am - 2:00 pm
TUS
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SFO
7h 15m
1 stop
$293Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Tucson flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tucson?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Tucson departing in September.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tucson clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Tucson, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tucson?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Tucson is September, where tickets cost $287 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $461 and $448 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Tucson?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $339, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tucson, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Tucson, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$145
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Tucson

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Tucson based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Tucson

  • Which cities are served by Tucson International Airport?

    TUS serves several nearby cities, including Green Valley, Drexel Heights, Flowing Wells, Sierra Vista, Casa Adobes, Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina Foothills, Nogales, and Casa Grande.

  • Are there attractions at San Francisco International Airport?

    Yes, SFO airport has an Aquarium near Terminal 1. It displays features from The Tropics, including coral reefs and animals of the rainforest. However, this attraction is a self-guided tour, and you should expect to go through the checkpoint before viewing the aquarium.

  • How do I get from downtown San Francisco to SFO airport?

    If you need public transport, you can take a Caltrain which takes 1h 22min or a Line 22 bus which takes 3h 15min to get to the airport. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or a Towncar if you need a faster journey and get to the airport within 39 minutes.

  • Which airline offers sustainable travel from San Francisco to Tucson?

    Several flights from San Francisco to Tucson offer sustainability. You can choose Alaska Airlines, that have been fuel-efficient for seven years to reduce the impact of carbon on the environment. Some flights have split winglets to lower fuel usage when flying. Again, it cuts carbon emissions by giving passengers boxed water instead of plastic-bottled water to enable recycling. This helps to reduce plastic waste by almost two million pounds.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Tucson?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Tucson was $145 for a one-way ticket and $227 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Francisco to Tucson. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Tucson is Tucson.

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

    JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Tucson flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Tucson?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Tucson flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Tucson?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Tucson, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Tucson, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Tucson are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $334 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $339 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Tucson.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tucson from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and TUS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Tucson

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $288 or less one-way and $343 or less round-trip.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has several lounges where you can relax before catching your flight. Centurion Lounge is near Gate 74 at Terminal 3. It has several facilities, including showers, food, and wine tasting. Air France – KLM is near Terminal 1 at Concourse A and has several amenities such as beverages and newspapers. Other lounges include American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
  • SFO airport has several areas where your kids can have fun before boarding your flight. Terminal 2 between Gates 54A and 58B has butterflies, a Bird Encounter space, and twirling seats. In addition, it has play stations near the Bay Area. Turpen Aviation Museum is near International Terminal. It displays old airplanes, a passenger lobby dating back to 1930, and a library with aviation information.
  • Passengers with limited mobility should request assistance from their airlines at San Francisco International Airport. After arriving at the airport, you'll get help from an airline representative and staff. If you pass through Domestic Terminals 1, 2, or 3, you'll find staff in check-in areas or near the curbside to help you till you board your flight.
  • If you need to rent a car after arriving at Tucson International Airport (TUS), you’ll find several car rentals near the Eastern Exit at the Main Terminal. Thrifty, Mini, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, and Alamo are some car rentals available. However, ensure you’re over 21 years old and have a valid driving license if you need a rental car.
  • There are several parking options at SFO airport, including ParkFast, International Garage G, Domestic Garage, International Garage G, and Long Term Garage. All you need to do is book a slot before traveling.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Tucson?

 
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Tucson

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Great flight from Seattle to Phoenix and to Chicago-Midway from Phoenix

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

B-class on an old plane with antiquated amenities and poor service. Landed in Rome w/o bag that didn’t make the connection (plenty of time in London). Bag will come to hotel NOT the day it lands but the following night!! Still waiting for bag…BA had nothing to offer in support and couldn’t even tell me their comp, told to submit receipts and then I’ll learn what is or isn’t covered.

Movies on my phone are great. It would be nice to have a gluten free snack option.

Seat bottom cushions are not good. I’m 165# & they hurt my butt. Plenty of legroom.

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

Premium Economy Good crew, good service, excellent food. Seat back screen just not bright enough.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

My flight got delayed a total of five times. And the boarding gate changed four times. most of the time the platform was not up-to-date with the changes taking place. The most discouraging part of the entire trip by far.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

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