San Francisco to Tucson (SFO–TUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA5433
UA United
E75L
8:25 AM
PDT T3
10:40 AM
MST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4154
AC Air Canada
E75L
4:10 PM
PDT T3
7:26 PM
MST
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5962
UA United
E7W
5:59 PM
PDT T3
8:12 PM
MST
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5688
UA United
E7W
8:45 PM
PDT T3
11:17 PM
MST
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6099
UA United
6:23 AM
MST
10:17 AM
PDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4155
AC Air Canada
E75L
7:02 AM
MST
8:42 AM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4683
UA United
E7W
10:19 AM
MST
12:28 PM
PDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5583
UA United
E75L
12:50 PM
MST
3:30 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3770
AC Air Canada
E75L
1:35 PM
MST
3:15 PM
PDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6006
UA United
E75L
7:11 PM
MST
9:47 PM
PDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Francisco to Tucson
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 751 mi 2h 13m nonstop 42 1-stop hubs

SFO–TUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 751 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–TUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 E75L, E7W 2h13-2h32 80% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 E75L 2h16 80% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to TUS direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to TUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,357
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → TUS
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
TUS → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → TUS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tucson is 0 hours the same as San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · TUS: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Tucson.
Distance & Flight Time
751 mi / 1,208 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m to 2h 32m.
Getting to SFO

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

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Tucson route.
Route details
Distance751 mi / 1,208 km
Flight time2h 13m to 2h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 36 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to TUS flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport take approximately 2h 13m to 2h 32m. The route covers 751 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from SFO to TUS. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HHR, VNY, SCF, SBA, SAF, TEX, BJC, MTJ, APA, BZN, BFI, AUS, SAT, OKC, SUS, OMA, HOU, LRD, GNV, APF, CLT, YYZ, MIA, HPN, LAX, SNA, LAS, SLC, PHX, MDW, DEN, SAN, PDX, DFW, IAH, SEA, ORD, ATL, MSP, DAL, YYC and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TUS to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to TUS

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 28 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 13 minutes to 2 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 751 miles (1,208 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.