Charter San Francisco to Tucson privately from US$19,000, about 1h 55m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly San Francisco (SFO) ⇄ Tucson (TUS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
San Francisco and Tucson lie approximately 1,208 km apart (751 mi / 652 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for San Francisco–Tucson spans US$19,000 – US$53,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 55m | 1h 44m – 2h 07m | US$27,500 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 47m | 1h 36m – 1h 58m | US$38,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 55m | US$27,500 – US$38,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 53m | US$30,500 – US$42,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 49m | US$33,000 – US$46,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 47m | US$38,000 – US$53,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 47m | US$42,000 – US$58,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 49m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
San Francisco, United States: San Francisco International Airport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, Moffett Federal Airfield, Half Moon Bay Airport, Hayward Executive Airport and Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Tucson, United States: Tucson International Airport, Ryan Field, Marana Regional Airport and Pinal Airpark.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — San Francisco: San Jose (SJC), Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), Hayward (HWD), Mountain View (NUQ); Tucson: Tucson (TUS), Marana (AVW, MZJ).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 21:00 UTC.
Tucson→San Francisco runs about 12 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco → Tucson | 49 | 96 min | 86 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Cessna Citation Latitude (5), Raytheon Premier 1 (3), Dassault Falcon 2000 (3) |
| Tucson → San Francisco | 15 | 108 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Gulfstream 4 (2), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Cessna Citation Sovereign (2) |
64 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| San Francisco International Airport | Tucson International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KSFO / SFO | KTUS / TUS |
| Longest hard runway | 11,870 ft | 10,996 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 2,643 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for San Francisco to Tucson can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. San Francisco International Airport has 11,870 ft and Tucson International Airport 10,996 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,208 km.
Alternates within range: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (10,520 ft, 18 km) · Moffett Federal Airfield (9,197 ft, 37 km) · Half Moon Bay Airport (5,000 ft, 16 km) · Hayward Executive Airport (5,694 ft, 23 km) · Ryan Field (5,500 ft, 23 km) · Marana Regional Airport (6,901 ft, 42 km) · Pinal Airpark (6,849 ft, 57 km) · Ruby Star Airpark (4,300 ft, 29 km)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Choose your wheels-up time — San Francisco–Tucson runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the San Francisco–Tucson trip to about 1h 55m gate to gate.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
San Francisco–Tucson is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$19,000 – US$53,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 55m gate to gate over 1,208 km (751 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day San Francisco–Tucson departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our San Francisco–Tucson charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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