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$126+ Cheap flights from Tucson to San Francisco (TUS - SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — SFO
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tucson to San Francisco are usually found in August or January, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$398

Good round-trip deal

$439 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tucson-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Tucson to San Francisco
One-way flight from Tucson to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tucson to San Francisco.
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Cheapest flights from Tucson to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tucson to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/161:45 pmTUS - SFO
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/246:50 pmSFO - TUS
Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$279
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/711:59 amTUS - SFO
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/129:20 amSFO - TUS
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$281
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:31 amTUS - SFO
1 stop5h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 4/1711:55 amSFO - TUS
1 stop3h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/21$282
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:31 amTUS - SFO
1 stop4h 18mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/2011:55 amSFO - TUS
1 stop3h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/21$283
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2712:43 pmTUS - SFO
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Sun 6/15:45 amSFO - TUS
1 stop6h 03mFrontier
Deal found 3/20$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/157:05 amTUS - SFO
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Fri 4/186:10 amSFO - TUS
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/20$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/155:50 amTUS - SFO
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Wed 4/166:35 amSFO - TUS
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/21$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/138:22 pmTUS - SFO
1 stop3h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/1812:06 pmSFO - TUS
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/20$323

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tucson to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tucson to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Tucson

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Wed 4/16

1:45 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop7h 23m

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

6:50 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$279

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Mon 4/7

11:59 am-12:44 am

1 stop12h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

9:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$281

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Tue 4/15

11:31 am-5:17 pm

1 stop5h 46m

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

11:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$282

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Tue 4/15

11:31 am-3:49 pm

1 stop4h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

11:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$283

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Tue 5/27

12:43 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

5:45 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 03m

$288

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Tue 4/15

7:05 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

11:09 am-4:20 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$289

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Tue 4/15

5:50 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

6:35 am-1:50 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$294

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Sun 4/13

8:22 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop3h 36m

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

12:06 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$323

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Tue 7/29

12:43 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$126

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Thu 4/10

3:26 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$135

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Compare providers for flights from Tucson to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tucson to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tucson-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tucson-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tucson-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tucson-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tucson-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Tucson to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Tucson with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Tucson to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Tucson to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tucson to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Tucson to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tucson to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Tucson to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TUS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Tucson to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Tucson to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 67% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tucson to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tucson to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tucson to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Tucson to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Tucson to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

The most flights from TUS to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated March 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Tucson to San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tucson to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Tucson to San Francisco?

    If you book a flight from Tucson to San Francisco, you will be flying from Tucson to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Tucson (TUS) take 2h 19m for a nonstop flight. There are 8 flights from Tucson to San Francisco per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this Tucson to San Francisco flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tucson to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($279), Hawaiian Airlines ($282), and Alaska Airlines ($283) offers the cheapest pricing from Tucson to San Francisco. United Airlines is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tucson to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Tucson to San Francisco are Frontier ($126), United Airlines ($135), and Delta ($145).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tucson to San Francisco?

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (89%), Air Canada (88%) or United Airlines (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Tucson to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $139. While the most popular route (Tucson - San Francisco) can be booked for $222 on average our data indicates $2,210 when flying from Tucson to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tucson to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tucson to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tucson to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tucson to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tucson to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Tucson to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Tucson to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$192Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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