What percentage of Tucson to San Francisco flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 34.7% of flights from Tucson to San Francisco were direct. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

What's the flight time from Tucson to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight time from Tucson to San Francisco is 2 hours and 22 minutes, covering a distance of 1209 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 6 hours and 9 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time, with direct flights being considerably faster.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

Historically, good prices on flights from Tucson to San Francisco have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent availability of favorable deals. Travelers can often find competitive pricing when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Tucson to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tucson to San Francisco

A typical journey from Tucson to San Francisco takes about 2h 22m, including connections. This route is classified as a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 1209 kilometers. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

When looking for cheap flights from Tucson to San Francisco, fares typically range from $349–$720, with a median of $478. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Tucson to San Francisco is often in January, with a median fare of $254. Other affordable months include March, where the median fare is $290, and April, with a median fare of $339. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable pricing.

How much is a round trip from Tucson to San Francisco

Regular price: $333 - $644

Prices for flights from Tucson to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Tucson to San Francisco is between $333 and $644. The current lowest deal is $260 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 11-Oct 14.

now $260

Low $333

High $644

The cheapest time to fly from Tucson to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from TUS to SFO is April, with a median price of $182. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $739. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $182

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $739

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tucson to San Francisco

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$489

$468

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$487

$369

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$596

$463

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$600

$468

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$596

$468

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$490

$448

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tucson to San Francisco

19 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 13

$314 → $320

23 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 17

$311 → $320

29 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 23

$308 → $320

3 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 3

$296 → $359

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Tucson to San Francisco

Tucson - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Tucson to San Francisco are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to San Francisco, with a median price of $182.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 22m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 2h 22m, while connecting flights take 6h 13m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Tucson to San Francisco are frequent, with good prices appearing often.

Tucson main airports to depart from

Tucson International (TUS)

Cheapest

Tucson International Airport is a good option for flights from Tucson to San Francisco.

📍 ~12 km from Tucson (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from Tucson to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, and rail)

💸 Flights from ~$241

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART rail).

💸 Flights from ~$241

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Aug 28

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Sep 29

San Francisco, United States

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$1,814

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Sep 06

San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

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Dec 25

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,648

$879

Save $769

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From TUS

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Dec 25

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,650

$879

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From TUS

Elite

Dec 25

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,648

$879

Save $769

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From TUS

Elite

Dec 25

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,649

$879

Save $770

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From TUS

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Dec 24

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,654

$899

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From TUS

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Dec 24

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,656

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From TUS

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Dec 24

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,647

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Tucson to San Francisco is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $359. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw average prices around $507, while booking 0-6 days out resulted in an average price of $519. Prices for bookings made 60+ days in advance were notably higher, averaging $617 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Tucson to San Francisco is considered to be $349 or less. The median price for this route was $478, indicating that prices can often be higher. Flights priced at $720 or more were observed in the higher range of the market.

Historically, January has shown the cheapest flights from Tucson to San Francisco, with a median price of $254. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $290. April followed with a median price of $339. The annual median price for this route was $478, suggesting that these months typically offer significant savings.

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Tucson to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tucson to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Tucson to San Francisco

Regular price: $333 - $644

Prices for flights from Tucson to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Tucson to San Francisco is between $333 and $644. The current lowest deal is $260 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 11-Oct 14.

now $260

Low $333

High $644

The cheapest time to fly from Tucson to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from TUS to SFO is April, with a median price of $182. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $739. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $182

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $739

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tucson to San Francisco

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$489

$468

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$487

$369

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$596

$463

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$600

$468

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$596

$468

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$490

$448

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tucson to San Francisco

19 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 13

$314 → $320

23 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 17

$311 → $320

29 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 23

$308 → $320

3 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 3

$296 → $359

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Tucson to San Francisco

Tucson - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Tucson to San Francisco are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Tucson to San Francisco, with a median price of $182.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 22m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 2h 22m, while connecting flights take 6h 13m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Tucson to San Francisco are frequent, with good prices appearing often.

Tucson main airports to depart from

Tucson International (TUS)

Cheapest

Tucson International Airport is a good option for flights from Tucson to San Francisco.

📍 ~12 km from Tucson (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from Tucson to San Francisco.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, and rail)

💸 Flights from ~$241

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,647

$899

Save $748

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Tucson to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Tucson to San Francisco

Tucson to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tucson to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Tucson to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Tucson to San Francisco

Direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Tucson to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tucson to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Tucson to San Francisco

Tucson - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 2h 22m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Tucson main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Sep 10

Sep 10

Aug 28

Sep 29

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Dec 25

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Tucson to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

What percentage of Tucson to San Francisco flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Tucson to San Francisco?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

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More routes from Tucson

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Tucson to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tucson to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Tucson to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Tucson to San Francisco

Direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Tucson to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tucson to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Tucson to San Francisco

Tucson - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 2h 22m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Tucson main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Sep 10

Sep 10

Aug 28

Sep 29

Sep 06

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 24

Dec 24

Dec 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Tucson to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Tucson to San Francisco?