San Francisco to Tucson (SFO–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–TUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 751 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 86 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK | 33 | 319, CR7, E75L, E7W | 2h21-2h29 | Star Alliance | AC, EK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tucson from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→TUS | OAK→TUS | SJC→TUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 21m | 1h 41m | 1h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · TUS: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Tucson.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–TUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to TUS
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to TUS ranges from 2 hours 21 minutes to 2 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 751 miles (1,208 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
86 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Concord (CCR).