San Francisco to Tucson (SFO–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–TUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 751 miles in approximately 2h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK | 16 | CR7, E7W | 2h21-2h29 | Star Alliance | AC, EK | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | E75L | 1h44 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tucson from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→TUS | OAK→TUS | SJC→TUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 38 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 27m | 1h 46m | 1h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 and SkyWest Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to TUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to TUS is about 2 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 751 miles (1,208 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Concord (CCR).