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C$ 121 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Phoenix 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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7:00 p.m. - 11:34 p.m.SFO-PHX
4h 34m1 stop
1:34 p.m. - 8:21 p.m.PHX-SFO
6h 47m1 stop
C$ 241Delta
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Wed, 17 Jul - Wed, 24 Jul
10:05 a.m. - 4:26 p.m.SFO-PHX
6h 21m1 stop
7:20 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.PHX-SFO
4h 50m1 stop
C$ 251Delta
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Tue, 28 May - Fri, 31 May
5:50 a.m. - 12:18 p.m.SFO-PHX
6h 28m1 stop
7:20 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.PHX-SFO
4h 50m1 stop
C$ 255Delta
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Thu, 30 May - Fri, 31 May
6:05 a.m. - 12:13 p.m.SFO-PHX
6h 08m1 stop
5:37 p.m. - 12:04 a.m.PHX-SFO
6h 27m1 stop
C$ 270Delta
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Sat, 8 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
5:50 a.m. - 12:18 p.m.SFO-PHX
6h 28m1 stop
7:20 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.PHX-SFO
4h 50m1 stop
C$ 277Delta
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Sun, 26 May - Wed, 29 May
7:00 p.m. - 9:08 p.m.SFO-PHX
2h 08mdirect
7:25 p.m. - 9:29 p.m.PHX-SFO
2h 04mdirect
C$ 296United Airlines
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Tue, 28 May - Fri, 31 May
8:35 a.m. - 2:19 p.m.SFO-PHX
5h 44m1 stop
7:25 p.m. - 9:29 p.m.PHX-SFO
2h 04mdirect
C$ 303United Airlines
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Tue, 28 May - Fri, 31 May
5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.SFO-PHX
3h 40m1 stop
12:55 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.PHX-SFO
9h 40m2 stops
C$ 351Southwest
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Tue, 28 May - Fri, 31 May
4:55 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.SFO-PHX
17h 05m2 stops
7:35 p.m. - 12:37 p.m.PHX-SFO
17h 02m1 stop
C$ 410Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Fri, 7 Jun
8:00 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.SFO-PHX
10h 35m2 stops
7:35 p.m. - 12:37 p.m.PHX-SFO
17h 02m1 stop
C$ 417Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 28 May - Fri, 31 May

Flights from San Francisco to Phoenix - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Phoenix 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 San Francisco to Phoenix?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Phoenix, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost C$ 182 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 299 and C$ 288 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 34 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Francisco to Phoenix found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for C$ 241 on Delta, followed by United Airlines (C$ 296). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as C$ 121 on Delta and from C$ 165 on United Airlines.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Phoenix?

United Airlines (7 flights per day), American Airlines (5 flights per day), and Southwest (3 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.
There are 5 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at C$ 65. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

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

Each day, there are between 17 and 21 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 02m. The most common departure time is 8:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 129 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

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

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 San Francisco to Phoenix take?

Direct flights take on average 2h 00m to travel the 1,685 km between San Francisco and Phoenix.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 5:20 am and will be landing in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport at 7:10 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport jets off at 10:30 pm and lands at 12:30 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

C$ 121
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Phoenix

When to book flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Phoenix 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 San Francisco to Phoenix flights

  • Where can I park my car long-term at San Francisco Airport?

    Leave your car at San Francisco Airport during your time in Phoenix and choose from one of the long-term parking lots available. There is a garage as well as a lot, and both cost approximately $25 per 24h. Shuttle buses connect the parking lot with the airport and run 24/7.

  • How can I get from Phoenix airport to the city center?

    The PHX Sky Train not only connects the terminals, but also operates between the airport and the 44th Street and Washington Station. From there, the Valley Metro Rail is your quick and convenient connection to Phoenix. A ride on the metro costs approximately $2 per trip and ticket machines are positioned at the station.

  • Where can I sleep to stay close to Phoenix airport?

    There is no onsite hotel possibility at Phoenix airport, but plenty of nearby hotels guarantee a comfy bed after your arrival. A 5m drive from the airport, the Aloft Phoenix Airport offers a free airport shuttle and a 24h front desk. Another option is the equally close Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport.

  • Where are pet relief stations at Phoenix International Airport?

    Your furry friends may want to stretch their legs too after the flight from San Francisco to Phoenix, so head to the many pet relief areas dotting the Phoenix airport. One pet patch is located east of terminal 2, and another is at terminal 3 on the first floor. Among some others, there is also a pet relief station at terminal 4 on the first floor.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was C$ 88 for a one-way ticket and C$ 176 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco to Phoenix.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Phoenix?

    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 Phoenix with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Phoenix from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Phoenix

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 108 or less one-way and C$ 289 or less round-trip.
  • Various airlines offer nonstop flights from San Francisco to Phoenix, among them United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines. All three airlines also provide lounges at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and with a valid boarding pass for your respective airline you can purchase entry passes for approximately $60 at the front desk of your lounge (subject to availability).
  • There are few airports which combine art and aviation as well as San Francisco Airport. Apart from temporary and permanent exhibits throughout the terminals, there is also the Aviation Museum & Library where information-hungry travelers can learn more about the history of aviation. The exhibit is situated in the international main terminal hall and is free to enter between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm.
  • Keep your eyes peeled for the Wag Brigade to sweeten up your time at San Francisco Airport. Apart from the usual human crew, a bunch of tail-wagging dogs (and one pig) roam the terminal halls to bring joy to young and old. You can recognize Wag Brigade members by their blue "Pet Me" vests.
  • Traveling with children becomes a stress-free experience at San Francisco Airport with the many activities for children on offer. Kick off your airport experience in the pre-security area of the international terminal with a visit to the Museum Video Art Program to watch short movies. Head then to one of the many kid-friendly restaurants like the Manufactory Food Hall (international terminal, post-security) or Napa Farms (T2 or International Terminal, post-security).
  • Upon your arrival at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), you may want to rent a car from the onsite car rental facilities. The airports boasts its own car rental center, situated a short walk from Terminal 2 on Sky Harbor Circle South. Companies represented there include Alamo, Enterprise, and Hertz.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Phoenix?

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

Nonstop departures

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, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Thursday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Sunday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

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Nonstop returns

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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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Phoenix

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Phoenix. 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 4114 reviews
6.6Boarding
4.9Entertainment
5.8Comfort
5.2Food
7.1Crew
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Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

2.0 MediocreJanay, Apr. 2024LAX - PHX
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Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

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

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

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

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

I paid for extra leg room. The flimsy plastic seat underneath the floatation seat did not line up with the arm rests. It seemed as if the plastic part was zip tied on but immovable. This caused severe uncomfortable for the duration of the flight.

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

Was just ok with over selling I guess. A lot of people in a short space and when we finally arrive i20 minutes, waiting to get out from the plain because we were waiting authorization for out boarding? Something like that.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Phoenix found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/9Sun
1 stopDelta
4h 20mSFO-PHX
C$ 121
27/5Mon
1 stopDelta
6h 28mSFO-PHX
C$ 128
7/5Tue
1 stopDelta
6h 28mSFO-PHX
C$ 143
12/5Sun
1 stopDelta
6h 28mSFO-PHX
C$ 150
7/10Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 11mSFO-PHX
C$ 165
21/5Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
10h 35mSFO-PHX
C$ 202
21/5Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
10h 35mSFO-PHX
C$ 214
28/5Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
8h 52mSFO-PHX
C$ 222
11/6Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 17mSFO-PHX
C$ 307
12/6Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 17mSFO-PHX
C$ 314

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

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 San Francisco to Phoenix that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/5Sat
directFrontier
2h 13mSFO-PHX
5/5Sun
multi-stopFrontier
9h 04mPHX-SFO
C$ 355
4/5Sat
directFrontier
2h 13mSFO-PHX
5/5Sun
multi-stopFrontier
24h 13mPHX-SFO
C$ 376
5/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
3h 43mSFO-PHX
17/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 39mPHX-SFO
C$ 388
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 44mSFO-PHX
7/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
4h 59mPHX-SFO
C$ 403
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 44mSFO-PHX
10/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 50mPHX-SFO
C$ 417
4/5Sat
multi-stopFrontier
4h 31mSFO-PHX
5/5Sun
multi-stopFrontier
24h 13mPHX-SFO
C$ 461
6/5Mon
directSouthwest
1h 50mSFO-PHX
6/5Mon
directSouthwest
2h 10mPHX-SFO
C$ 516
3/5Fri
directAlaska Airlines
2h 01mSFO-PHX
6/5Mon
directAlaska Airlines
2h 05mPHX-SFO
C$ 582
3/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
2h 08mSFO-PHX
5/5Sun
directUnited Airlines
2h 11mPHX-SFO
C$ 637
3/5Fri
directAlaska Airlines
2h 01mSFO-PHX
5/5Sun
directAlaska Airlines
2h 05mPHX-SFO
C$ 650

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San Francisco - Phoenix Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Phoenix (PHX)United States

Return flight deals:

Phoenix - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

C$ 262

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