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Cheapest round-trip
$279
Typical prices: $259-$399
United Airlines
Fri 8/28Tue 9/1
SFO - TUS • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$279
Typical prices: $259-$409
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Fri 9/11Sun 9/13
SFO - TUS • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 19m
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Cheapest • Avg $309 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 49m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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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

Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 1
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6:45 pm - 9:10 pmSFO  San Francisco-TUS Tucson
2h 25mnonstop
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7:02 am - 9:26 amTUS  Tucson-SFO San Francisco
2h 24mnonstop
$279United Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 29
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10:10 am - 12:29 pmSFO  San Francisco-TUS Tucson
2h 19mnonstop
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12:30 pm - 2:54 pmTUS  Tucson-SFO San Francisco
2h 24mnonstop
$279United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 9
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3:50 pm - 8:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-TUS Tucson
4h 35m1 stop Los Angeles
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3:45 pm - 6:25 pmTUS  Tucson-SFO San Francisco
3h 40m1 stop Los Angeles
$294Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
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5:05 am - 9:05 amSFO  San Francisco-TUS Tucson
4h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:50 am - 11:30 amTUS  Tucson-SFO San Francisco
3h 40m1 stop Los Angeles
$294Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
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9:27 am - 6:01 pmSFO  San Francisco-TUS Tucson
8h 34m1 stop Los Angeles
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7:00 am - 3:37 pmTUS  Tucson-SFO San Francisco
8h 37m1 stop Los Angeles
$297American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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1:27 pm - 10:23 pmSFO  San Francisco-TUS Tucson
8h 56m1 stop Los Angeles
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10:31 am - 7:02 pmTUS  Tucson-SFO San Francisco
8h 31m1 stop Los Angeles
$297American Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 11:10 amSFO  San Francisco-TUS Tucson
3h 50m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:35 am - 10:53 amTUS  Tucson-SFO San Francisco
4h 18m1 stop Los Angeles
$299Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 27
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9:30 am - 3:51 pmSFO  San Francisco-TUS Tucson
6h 21m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:35 am - 10:53 amTUS  Tucson-SFO San Francisco
4h 18m1 stop Los Angeles
$299Delta
Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 5
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8:40 am - 6:23 pmSFO  San Francisco-TUS Tucson
8h 43m1 stop Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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7:03 pm - 8:28 amTUS  Tucson-SFO San Francisco
14h 25m1 stop Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$299Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 29
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6:58 pm - 9:57 amSFO  San Francisco-TUS Tucson
14h 59m1 stop Portland
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7:00 am - 4:37 pmTUS  Tucson-SFO San Francisco
9h 37m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Portland
$382Alaska Airlines
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 August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Tucson from San Francisco usually cost between $269 and $398 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $279 on United Airlines (Aug 28-Sep 1).

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 Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays 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 $308 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $456 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 $369, 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 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$145
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% 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 $279 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 $344 and an overall rating of 8.0, 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 7.8.

  • 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 $178 or less one-way and $289 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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