San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson (TUS) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from San Francisco International Airport to Tucson International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 751-mile flight takes about 2h 14m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 751 mi · 1,209 km
- Flight time
- 2h 14m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying SFO to TUS
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 14 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ200 | 52,421 | 2h 14m |
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800 | 7,320 | 2h 12m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SFO to TUS flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:10am and the last at 8:57pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5433United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:10am | 12:29pm | 20 | 78% |
| UA 6023United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:23pm | 2:47pm | 10 | 74% |
| UA 5962United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:30pm | 6:49pm | 21 | 74% |
| UA 5341United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:45pm | 9:10pm | 12 | 42% |
| UA 5688United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:57pm | 11:26pm | 10 | 75% |
Is SFO to TUS on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 944 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (83%), those around 8pm the least (67%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 944 | 76% | 17 min | 0.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 231 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 20 | 55% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 113 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 38 | 74% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 172 | 73% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 21 | 81% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 177 | 82% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 163 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 75 | 4,757 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 4,394 | |
| October 2025 | 75 | 7,074 | |
| November 2025 | 121 | 6,592 | |
| December 2025 | 89 | 5,382 | |
| January 2026 | 80 | 5,017 | |
| February 2026 | 76 | 4,664 | |
| March 2026 | 80 | 5,038 | |
| April 2026 | 87 | 5,115 | |
| May 2026 | 83 | 4,566 | |
| June 2026 | 61 | 3,477 | |
| July 2026 | 62 | 3,665 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.