Cheap flights from Tucson to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights$269
UnitedNonstop3 hrThu, Aug 27 — Sun, Aug 30
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tucson to San Francisco is currently $269
Cheapest one-way flight$145
Southwest1 stop5 hrThu, Aug 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Tucson to San Francisco is currently $145
Last-minute weekend getaway$439
UnitedNonstop3 hrThu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tucson to San Francisco is currently $439
Cheapest business class flights$544
American1 stop5 hrThu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tucson to San Francisco is currently $544
Fastest flight2 hr 21 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Tucson to San Francisco takes 2 hr 21 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Tucson to San Francisco is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–230
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $255–380

Popular airlines from Tucson to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $269
    Typical price: $215–455
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    TUS - SFOEvery day
    93 weekly connecting flights
    TUS - SFOEvery day
  • American
    from $289
    Typical price: $225–435
    350 weekly connecting flights
    TUS - SFOEvery day
  • Southwest
    from $289
    Typical price: $225–385
    315 weekly connecting flights
    TUS - SFOEvery day
  • Delta
    from $289
    Typical price: $225–510
    122 weekly connecting flights
    TUS - SFOEvery day
  • Alaska
    from $445
    Typical price: $335–700
    60 weekly connecting flights
    TUS - SFOEvery day

Popular airports near Tucson

  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
    TucsonUnited States21 min9 mi
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
    PhoenixUnited States1 hr 37 min101 mi
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
    PhoenixUnited States1 hr 51 min109 mi
  • Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) (PRC)
    PrescottUnited States3 hr 11 min185 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San FranciscoUnited States19 min11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    OaklandUnited States27 min11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    SacramentoUnited States1 hr 33 min78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San JoseUnited States51 min39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tucson to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Tucson to San Francisco are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $230.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tucson to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with United from $269. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $145.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Tucson to San Francisco is $269, flying from Aug 27 to Aug 30.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tucson to San Francisco is $289, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tucson to San Francisco is $289, flying from Aug 27 to Aug 30.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tucson to San Francisco is $289, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Tucson to San Francisco is $445, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tucson to San Francisco starts at $269 from Thu, Aug 27 to Sun, Aug 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $145 and departs on Thu, Aug 27.
2 hr 21 min is the shortest flight time from Tucson to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Tucson to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Tucson to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Tucson to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 93 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 350 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Other popular airlines flying from Tucson to San Francisco are:
  • Southwest offers 315 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • Delta offers 122 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • Alaska offers 60 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Tucson and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tucson to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with United from $269. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $145.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Tucson to San Francisco is $269, flying from Aug 27 to Aug 30.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tucson to San Francisco is $289, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tucson to San Francisco is $289, flying from Aug 27 to Aug 30.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tucson to San Francisco is $289, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Tucson to San Francisco is $445, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 13.
United flies direct from Tucson to San Francisco.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tucson and San Francisco at price $439 is offered by United from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.
United flies direct from Tucson to San Francisco.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tucson and San Francisco start at $269 from Thu, Aug 27 to Sun, Aug 30 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tucson to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Tucson and San Francisco start at $544 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tucson and San Francisco start at $269 from Thu, Aug 27 to Sun, Aug 30.
To book business class trips from Tucson to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Tucson and San Francisco starts at $439 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tucson and San Francisco at price $439 is offered by United from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Tucson to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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