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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Tucson

751 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: San Francisco to Tucson at a glance

751 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour ahead
Time-zone shift
~68 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson (TUS) cover 751 miles (1,208 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from San Francisco to Tucson covers 751 miles (1,208 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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SFO (0 mi)TUS (751 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 751 miles. Direct carriers include UA.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly San Francisco → Tucson. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
UADirect
Baggage on San Francisco → Tucson: on this route, UA typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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San Francisco to Tucson — quick answers

How far is San Francisco from Tucson by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson (TUS) is 751 miles (1,208 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tucson?

The average nonstop flight time from SFO to TUS is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Tucson?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: San Francisco → Tucson

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
1 hour ahead
Carbon footprint
~68 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Tucson — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 104 of 104 routes from San Francisco
Airline network
UA: 87 destinations from SFO
Alternative origin airports
OAK (Oakland, 11 mi); SJC (San Jose, 30 mi); SMF (Sacramento, 86 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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