Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tucson International Airport (TUS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Flights from SFO to TUS start from 09:10 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:22 with United Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 106 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SFO to TUS flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines is your gateway to exploring Tucson (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SFO to TUS flights, with 80.66% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and TUS:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Diego International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Currently, C$106 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$198. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to TUS.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to TUS.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tucson International Airport (TUS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TUS instead:
Follow your own route with a Tucson International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and find adventure across Tucson and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tucson International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to central Tucson
You'll find TUS at 7005 South Plumer Ave..
Tucson International Airport to the centre of Tucson has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 5 minutes.
When to fly to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport is May, while October is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Tucson based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tucson is June, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to TUS sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Tucson, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel around 161 kilometres north-west to Phoenix to check off its leading sights. From Desert Botanical Garden to Heard Museum and Papago Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
El Paso is another favourite destination in United States and is around 434 kilometres east of Tucson. No journey is complete without dropping by Franklin Mountains State Park, Wyler Aerial Tramway and Chamizal National Memorial.
