What percentage of Tucson to San Francisco flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 34.7% of flights from Tucson to San Francisco were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This means that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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

The median direct flight time from Tucson to San Francisco is 2 hours and 22 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1209 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to 6 hours and 9 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when choosing between direct and connecting options.

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 consistently observed to offer favorable deals. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their trips between these two cities. This trend has been consistent across the trailing 30 days.

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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. The distance between Tucson and San Francisco is 1209 km, making this a short-haul route. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, the overall travel time reflects the added duration of layovers.

For travelers seeking 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, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tucson to San Francisco? The most affordable month to fly is January, with a median fare of $254. Other cost-effective options include March, with a median fare of $290, and April, where the median fare is $339. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower travel costs.

How much is a round trip from Tucson to San Francisco

Regular price: $333 - $643

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 $643. The current lowest deal is $257 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 11-Oct 14.

now $257

Low $333

High $643

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 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$213

$288

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$223

$318

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$366

$307

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$239

$319

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$388

$287

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$361

$373

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

$450 → $257

43%

5 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 27

$459 → $284

38%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

$454 → $288

37%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$449 → $287

36%

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 at $257.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 22m

The typical direct flight from Tucson to San Francisco takes 2h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are more common, 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 appear frequently

Deals for flights from Tucson to San Francisco appear frequently.

Tucson main airports to depart from

Tucson International (TUS)

Cheapest

Tucson International 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 Airport is a primary gateway to San Francisco from Tucson.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$241

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART)

💸 Flights from ~$189

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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 between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $359. Booking within 6 days of departure saw prices rise to an average of $519, while booking 60 or more days out resulted in the highest average price of $617. Planning your trip within the recommended window can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Tucson to San Francisco is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $349. The median price for this route was $478, based on observations over a 90-day period. Prices can vary, with 75% of prices observed being $720 or less. Aiming for prices at or below the $349 threshold indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, January has offered the cheapest flights from Tucson to San Francisco, with a median price of $254. March also presented lower prices, with a median of $290. April followed with a median price of $339. The annual median price for this route was $478, indicating that these months typically provide more economical travel options.

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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 - $643

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 $643. The current lowest deal is $257 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 11-Oct 14.

now $257

Low $333

High $643

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 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$213

$288

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$223

$318

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$366

$307

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$239

$319

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$388

$287

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

TUS - San Francisco

Tucson (TUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$361

$373

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

$450 → $257

43%

5 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 27

$459 → $284

38%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

$454 → $288

37%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$449 → $287

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Tucson to San Francisco