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How much do flights to San Francisco cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£158

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£338

Cheapest round-trip

£334

Average round-trip

£428

Nonstop flights in October

£265 – £345

Getting from San Francisco airport to the city center

Fastest option: BART rail service. Best value: SamTrans bus or shared ride services.

San Francisco is served primarily by San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 21 km south of downtown. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations, including the BART rapid transit system, SamTrans buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Oakland International Airport (OAK), situated 32 km east across the bay, serves as an alternative with BART connections via the Oakland Airport Connector. Journey times and costs vary depending on your destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Francisco?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-40 min

$9 – $10; fare varies by destination station

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fast, affordable rail option

45-75 min

$2 – $5; exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

$45 – $70; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-50 min

$30 – $65; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-50 min

$70 – $120; pre-booked flat rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

$40 – $100; daily rate; parking extra

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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How to get from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Francisco?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$11 – $13; includes connector fare

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

affordable rail to SF

30-60 min

$60 – $100; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct to SF with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • BART operates from approximately 5:00 AM to midnight on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at the designated rideshare zones at each terminal.
  • Taxi fares are metered; expect higher costs during peak traffic hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Francisco

Depart from
Tucson International
Arrive to
San Francisco International
Average flights per week
67
Flight distance
1210 km
Worth visiting
Alcatraz - Big Sur - Golden Gate Bridge

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Tucson to San Francisco in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
United Airlines
---113---23
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Thursday 3 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
United Airlines
1222------3
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Sunday 3 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
United Airlines
3211313
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
United Airlines
3121313
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Tucson to San Francisco

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Flair AirlinesFLEF8Yes
Air CanadaACAACYes
WestJetWJAWSNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Francisco

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C7°C
February14°C8°C
March15°C8°C
April17°C9°C
May18°C10°C
June20°C12°C
July21°C13°C
August22°C14°C
September22°C14°C
October21°C13°C
November17°C10°C
December13°C8°C
Hottest Month
22°C
September
Coldest month
7°C
January
Sunny days
332
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
9 Oct
23%
17°C14°C
16 Oct
20°C16°C
Saturday
10 Oct
15°C13°C
17 Oct
20°C15°C
Sunday
11 Oct
16°C12°C
18 Oct
11%
17°C14°C
Monday
12 Oct
17°C14°C
19 Oct
16°C14°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
17°C14°C
20 Oct
17°C14°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
18°C14°C
21 Oct
17°C15°C
Thursday
15 Oct
21°C15°C
22 Oct
17°C13°C
The distance between Tucson and San Francisco is 1210 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Flair Airlines, Air Canada, and WestJet. Tucson and San Francisco have 67 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San Francisco, consider visiting Alcatraz, Big Sur, and Golden Gate Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Tucson to San Francisco?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tucson and San Francisco takes around 2.5 hours.

What is the flight distance between Tucson and San Francisco?

The flight distance between Tucson and San Francisco is 1210 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Tucson and San Francisco?

Several carriers operate flights between Tucson and San Francisco. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Tucson?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tucson and Portland, Minneapolis, Vancouver, Seattle, Honolulu, Manila, Toronto, Los Angeles, Bangkok, Dallas, Columbus, Ciudad Obregón, Providenciales, Guatemala City, Kuwait City, Medford, Surat, Islamabad, Asunción, Doha.

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Calgary, Vancouver, Manchester, Toronto, Las Vegas, San Diego, Edinburgh, Tokyo, Chicago, New Delhi, Seoul, Burbank, Seattle, Edmonton, Barcelona, Boston.

What airports are near Tucson?

The main airport in Tucson is Tucson International. It is also served by Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Phoenix–Mesa Gateway.

What airports are near San Francisco?

The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County.

Which airlines fly between Tucson and San Francisco?

Currently, you can fly between Tucson and San Francisco with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Flair Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet.

When’s the best time to travel between Tucson and San Francisco?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tucson and San Francisco, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

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