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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 12:09 am and lands at 2:24 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 2:05 am.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 2h 15m, covering 1,685 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco range from C$ 227 to C$ 444, with an average of C$ 332 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 227 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the C$ 332 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 295 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to C$ 335 for direct.

Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are:

• Frontier: 75% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 75% on time
• United Airlines: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 7%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 102, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 88 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

One-stop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• San Diego (SAN) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 296 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 412, a difference of C$ 116.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 35m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 6h 10m via San Diego (SAN).

San Francisco is 1 hour behind Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.