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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Tucson:

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 10:38 am
• Latest: departs at 8:43 pm and lands at 11:01 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 18m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Tucson:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tucson takes 2h 18m, covering 750 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tucson range from $289 to $474, with an average of $365 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $365 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $289 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $393 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Tucson flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $301 to $1,057. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Tucson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $197, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Tucson Airport (TUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Economy Rent a Car

Flights from San Francisco to Tucson usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Tucson (TUS).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Tucson most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 36% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from San Francisco to Tucson. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $329 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $468, a difference of $139.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Tucson.

Flying via Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 4h 01m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 4h 11m via San Diego (SAN).

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Tucson flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.