Are direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco always the best option?

Direct flights are often more convenient as they reduce travel time and the risk of missed connections. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable, especially if you are willing to accept a longer journey. The 'best' option depends on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Tucson to San Francisco flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or major holidays. Adjusting your departure or return by even a day or two may reveal cheaper options.

What extra costs should I check before booking Tucson to San Francisco flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. These additional fees can add up and impact the total cost of your trip.

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Tucson to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Tucson to San Francisco

Flights from Tucson to San Francisco typically range from $461–$870, with a median price of $592. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Tucson to San Francisco are significantly above the typical level. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices may require flexibility or waiting for new deals.

A typical journey from Tucson to San Francisco takes about 2h 24m, including connections. While direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco are available, most itineraries connect at least once. For connecting flights, the median journey time is significantly longer, at 19h 37m, with most connecting itineraries involving 2 stopovers.

The cheapest time to fly from Tucson to San Francisco is typically in January, August, and March, all with a median fare of $359. These months offer the most favorable prices compared to the overall median, providing opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

The route from Tucson to San Francisco covers a distance of 1,209 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, meaning you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Tucson to San Francisco

Regular price: $245 - $404

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

The regular price range for flights from Tucson to San Francisco is between $245 and $404. The current lowest deal is $290 with American Airlines, for travel from Dec 10-Dec 13.

now $290

Low $245

High $404

The cheapest time to fly from Tucson to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from TUS to SFO is August, with a median price of $349. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1032. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $349

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,032

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tucson to San Francisco

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$285

$309

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$167

$358

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$165

$358

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$304

$378

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$164

$338

One-way

Sun, Dec 6

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$294

$347

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

$272 → $223

18%

2 nights

Dec 28 - Dec 30

$303 → $329

7 nights

Feb 2 - Feb 9

$244 → $333

37%

7 nights

Feb 3 - Feb 10

$244 → $333

37%

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 for Tucson to San Francisco are below the typical level, with 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January, August, or March for the best prices.

Historically, January, August, and March offer the lowest median prices at $359 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 24m.

The median flight time for a direct flight is 2h 24m, while connecting flights average 19h 37m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 11.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route.

Deals for flights from Tucson to San Francisco are historically rare, based on recent patterns.

Tucson main airports to depart from

Tucson International (TUS)

Cheapest

Tucson International is a good choice for flights to San Francisco, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~12 km from Tucson (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$222

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub, offering many connections to San Francisco and beyond.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$219

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$216

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San Francisco, United States

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From TUS

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Dec 17

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76% AI deal score

$1,541

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From TUS

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Dec 22

San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,560

$933

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From TUS

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Dec 22

San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,560

$934

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From TUS

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Oct 29

San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,261

$1,277

Save $984

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From TUS

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Dec 17

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,544

$943

Save $601

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From TUS

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Dec 17

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,541

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From TUS

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Dec 10

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,564

$972

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Business Class

From TUS

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Dec 15

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,541

$987

Save $554

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Business Class

From TUS

Elite

Dec 21

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,560

$987

Save $573

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From TUS

Elite

Dec 21

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,565

$987

Save $578

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several weeks to a few months before your desired departure, may result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time is often a good strategy. Last-minute bookings can sometimes be more expensive.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes offer more flight options or potentially lower fares. While it may require additional travel to and from these airports, the savings on airfare could make it a worthwhile consideration. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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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: $245 - $404

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

The regular price range for flights from Tucson to San Francisco is between $245 and $404. The current lowest deal is $290 with American Airlines, for travel from Dec 10-Dec 13.

now $290

Low $245

High $404

The cheapest time to fly from Tucson to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from TUS to SFO is August, with a median price of $349. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1032. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $349

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,032

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tucson to San Francisco

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines

$285

$309

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$167

$358

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$165

$358

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$304

$378

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$164

$338

One-way

Sun, Dec 6

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$294

$347

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

$272 → $223

18%

2 nights

Dec 28 - Dec 30

$303 → $329

7 nights

Feb 2 - Feb 9

$244 → $333

37%

7 nights

Feb 3 - Feb 10

$244 → $333

37%

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 for Tucson to San Francisco are below the typical level, with 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January, August, or March for the best prices.

Historically, January, August, and March offer the lowest median prices at $359 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 24m.

The median flight time for a direct flight is 2h 24m, while connecting flights average 19h 37m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 11.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route.

Deals for flights from Tucson to San Francisco are historically rare, based on recent patterns.

Tucson main airports to depart from

Tucson International (TUS)

Cheapest

Tucson International is a good choice for flights to San Francisco, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~12 km from Tucson (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$222

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a major hub, offering many connections to San Francisco and beyond.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$219

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,565

$987

Save $578

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.

Fly in January, August, or March for the best prices.

Direct flights take 2h 24m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are rare for 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

Dec 22

Dec 22

Dec 17

Dec 22

Dec 22

Oct 29

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 10

Dec 15

Dec 21

Dec 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How can I find cheap flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

When should I book flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

Are direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Tucson to San Francisco flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Tucson to San Francisco flights?

Related routes

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.

Fly in January, August, or March for the best prices.

Direct flights take 2h 24m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are rare for 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

Dec 22

Dec 22

Dec 17

Dec 22

Dec 22

Oct 29

Dec 17

Dec 17

Dec 10

Dec 15

Dec 21

Dec 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How can I find cheap flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

When should I book flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Tucson to San Francisco?