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C$ 102 Find cheap flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to San Francisco (PHX-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Phoenix to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:31 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.PHX-SFO
6h 39m1 stop
5:50 a.m. - 12:18 p.m.SFO-PHX
6h 28m1 stop
C$ 242Delta
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Wed, 22 May - Thu, 30 May
5:31 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.PHX-SFO
6h 39m1 stop
10:05 a.m. - 4:29 p.m.SFO-PHX
6h 24m1 stop
C$ 243Delta
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Wed, 22 May - Sun, 26 May
1:25 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.PHX-SFO
5h 00m1 stop
10:55 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.SFO-PHX
5h 04m1 stop
C$ 264Delta
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Tue, 21 May - Wed, 29 May
1:25 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.PHX-SFO
5h 00m1 stop
5:50 a.m. - 12:18 p.m.SFO-PHX
6h 28m1 stop
C$ 265Delta
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Tue, 21 May - Sun, 26 May
7:00 a.m. - 8:59 a.m.PHX-SFO
1h 59mdirect
7:05 p.m. - 9:08 p.m.SFO-PHX
2h 03mdirect
C$ 289United Airlines
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Sun, 23 Jun - Sat, 29 Jun
7:00 a.m. - 8:59 a.m.PHX-SFO
1h 59mdirect
7:00 p.m. - 9:08 p.m.SFO-PHX
2h 08mdirect
C$ 298United Airlines
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Mon, 17 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
8:50 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.PHX-SFO
2h 15mdirect
9:25 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.SFO-PHX
9h 05m1 stop
C$ 333Southwest
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Mon, 17 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
10:25 p.m. - 8:55 a.m.PHX-SFO
10h 30m1 stop
6:55 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.SFO-PHX
11h 35m2 stops
C$ 398Southwest
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Mon, 17 Jun - Fri, 21 Jun
8:20 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.PHX-SFO
8h 20m1 stop
6:50 a.m. - 4:33 p.m.SFO-PHX
9h 43m2 stops
C$ 437Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 10 Sep - Sat, 14 Sep
7:00 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.PHX-SFO
14h 35m1 stop
8:00 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.SFO-PHX
10h 35m2 stops
C$ 451Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 1 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun

Flights from Phoenix to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Phoenix to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Phoenix to San Francisco, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost C$ 135 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 231 and C$ 217 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 43 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at C$ 102. KAYAK users also found Phoenix to San Francisco round-trip flights on Delta from C$ 242 and on United Airlines from C$ 289.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Phoenix and San Francisco?

The airlines most regularly connecting Phoenix to San Francisco are American Airlines (7 flights per day), Southwest (6 flights per day), and United Airlines (5 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco.
There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at C$ 36. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 19 and 23 nonstop flights that take off from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 2h 04m. The most common departure time is 7:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 144 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco take?

The average direct flight takes 1h 59m, covering a distance of 1,685 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Phoenix to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport at 5:15 am and will be landing in San Francisco at 7:26 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Phoenix to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco jets off at 10:45 pm and lands at 12:50 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 102
Best time to beat the crowds (30% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Phoenix to San Francisco

When to book flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Phoenix to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Phoenix to San Francisco flights

  • What kind of flights are there between PHX and SFO?

    American Airlines, United, and Alaska Airline all operate nonstop flights PHX—SFO daily, departing at different times throughout the day. Frontier, Delta, and United operate one stop flights throughout the day from PHX to SFO. These flights have layovers in cities such as Los Angeles (LAX), Denver (DEN), and Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Does PHX have a lounge designated for the US military?

    PHX welcomes active US military and their family members into their USO Arizona lounge at no charge. The USO is located on the east end of the 2nd level of Terminal 4. Open every day from 7 am to 3 pm, the lounge has amenities that include a kitchen, free snacks and beverages, sofas and chairs, a kids’ play area, large screen TVs, books, games, free Wi-Fi and computers.

  • Where can I park my car long-term at PHX?

    Though there are less expensive places to park in lots surrounding the airport, lots with free shuttle service to the terminal, on-site long-term parking at PHX is convenient and available for a discount. If you book your parking spot online, you will be charged a discounted price. The on-site parking garage is open 24/7 and is just a short walk to your terminal.

  • Are there any designated children’s play areas at PHX?

    PHX has built 4 different areas specifically designed to amuse children as they wait for their flight—and give mom and dad time to relax. A pre-security play area is in Terminal 4. There are three post-security play areas in Terminals 2, 3, and 4.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco was C$ 74 for a one-way ticket and C$ 176 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Phoenix you will be using Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Air Canada, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Phoenix to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Phoenix to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Phoenix and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Phoenix to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Phoenix is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Phoenix with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Phoenix up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Phoenix to San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves as a hub for Alaska Airlines, the airline that runs Terminal 2. SFO is also a maintenance hub for United Airlines.
  • If you are a nursing mom who needs to breastfeed your baby or pump before your flight, you can find calm, clean privacy if you desire it in one of the many nursing stations installed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Each terminal has two stations, one pre-security and one post-security. Each room contains comfortable seating, a baby-changing station, a soap dispenser, paper towels, an electrical outlet for a breast pump, a countertop and a sink.
  • The PHX features the Compassion Corner, comprised of an inter-faith chapel, a sensory room, which is a dementia-friendly room where mentally and emotionally challenged travelers can center themselves before a flight, and the Compassion Corner Office, a private space where staff can deal with stressful passenger issues with respect, compassion, and dignity. The Compassion Corner is located on the 3rd level of Terminal 4 and is open 8 am to 4 pm.
  • If your pet or service animal needs to go or needs a drink as soon as you land, take advantage of SFO’s animal relief areas in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 arrivals. Just follow the painted paw prints to find the outdoor, landscaped areas with bowls and drinking water, places to relieve themselves, and bags and trash receptacles so you can clean up after your four-legged friend. These areas are accessible and open 24h.
  • If you have an early flight and want to spend the night before near the PHX airport, there are a number of affordable places to stay that have 24h free airport shuttle service. Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - PHX, an IHG Hotel, Howard Johnson by Wyndham, and Aloft Phoenix-Airport are three affordable hotels very close to the airport.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Phoenix to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

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Top airline flying from Phoenix to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Phoenix to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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6.2
FrontierOverall score based on 4088 reviews
4.9Entertainment
5.8Comfort
5.2Food
6.6Boarding
7.1Crew
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I checked a bag because it was $5 less than carry on. They managed to lose my bag on a 2.5 hr direct flight! Frontier has no airport staff at baggage claim to help. As soon as I got home around 11 pm I tried to use their online system to file the claim for lost bag - system wouldn't take the # on my baggage claim ticket - said it was not the correct number. Also said that I had not checked a bag, which wasn't true - even my online boarding pass showed that I had checked a bag. Wasted about an hour on that process with no luck. Tried again in the morning - same thing. So tried online chat with Frontier bot - waited 35-40" twice to be connected to a baggage agent and it never happened. Eventually drove to PDX after work and waited 2 hrs for the Frontier ticket agents to arrive prior to the next Frontier flight out of PDX and FINALLY got some help from one of them, to take me to lost luggage area where I was able to retrive my bag. Probably took 4-5 hrs. of my time and endless frustration to get my bag. This was my first -- and LAST -- experience flying Frontier Airlines. Check-in was also extremely difficult and time consuming. The flight itself (and staff) were fine but everything else about the experience was a total disaster! The fact that Frontier literally has NO WAY to connect to a human voice for customer service (in this case for lost luggage) is the WORST!!!!!

2.0 MediocreJudi, May 2024PHX - PDX
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I checked a bag because it was $5 less than carry on. They managed to lose my bag on a 2.5 hr direct flight! Frontier has no airport staff at baggage claim to help. As soon as I got home around 11 pm I tried to use their online system to file the claim for lost bag - system wouldn't take the # on my baggage claim ticket - said it was not the correct number. Also said that I had not checked a bag, which wasn't true - even my online boarding pass showed that I had checked a bag. Wasted about an hour on that process with no luck. Tried again in the morning - same thing. So tried online chat with Frontier bot - waited 35-40" twice to be connected to a baggage agent and it never happened. Eventually drove to PDX after work and waited 2 hrs for the Frontier ticket agents to arrive prior to the next Frontier flight out of PDX and FINALLY got some help from one of them, to take me to lost luggage area where I was able to retrive my bag. Probably took 4-5 hrs. of my time and endless frustration to get my bag. This was my first -- and LAST -- experience flying Frontier Airlines. Check-in was also extremely difficult and time consuming. The flight itself (and staff) were fine but everything else about the experience was a total disaster! The fact that Frontier literally has NO WAY to connect to a human voice for customer service (in this case for lost luggage) is the WORST!!!!!

Flight was canceled with little warning. Flight was rebooked through Ontario, California and connecting flight was delayed by over three hours. Frontier is living up to their Greyhound of the skies reputation for sure.

Flight was OK. Seats were good no cell phone charges on the plane no TVs or entertainment.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Phoenix to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/7Wed
directAmerican Airlines
2h 00mPHX-SFO
C$ 102
29/5Wed
1 stopDelta
6h 39mPHX-SFO
C$ 121
22/5Wed
1 stopDelta
6h 39mPHX-SFO
C$ 122
21/5Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 00mPHX-SFO
C$ 142
3/7Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
3h 45mPHX-SFO
C$ 164
3/7Wed
1 stopFrontier
8h 05mPHX-SFO
C$ 183
20/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
2h 11mPHX-SFO
C$ 192
11/6Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
14h 35mPHX-SFO
C$ 224
6/8Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
12h 12mPHX-SFO
C$ 238
3/7Wed
2 stops
20h 28mPHX-SFO
C$ 315

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Last minute flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
14/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
4h 50mPHX-SFO
15/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 28mSFO-PHX
C$ 286
11/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 25mPHX-SFO
14/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 28mSFO-PHX
C$ 349
10/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 47mPHX-SFO
19/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 28mSFO-PHX
C$ 526
10/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
3h 40mPHX-SFO
14/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 54mSFO-PHX
C$ 563
10/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 47mPHX-SFO
14/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 26mSFO-PHX
C$ 576
12/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 24mPHX-SFO
15/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 54mSFO-PHX
C$ 602
10/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
3h 40mPHX-SFO
12/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 54mSFO-PHX
C$ 657
13/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
2h 05mPHX-SFO
14/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
2h 12mSFO-PHX
C$ 750
11/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 54mPHX-SFO
14/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
5h 50mSFO-PHX
C$ 956
14/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 40mPHX-SFO
16/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 40mSFO-PHX
C$ 1,110

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Phoenix - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Phoenix (undefined)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Phoenix

Cabin classes:

C$ 5,328
C$ 126

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