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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Phoenix from £44

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix departing on 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Phoenix, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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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11:43 - 13:50SFO-PHX
2h 07mdirect
07:15 - 11:53PHX-SFO
4h 38m1 stop
£108Frontier
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Thu, 5 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep
11:43 - 13:50SFO-PHX
2h 07mdirect
11:45 - 13:51PHX-SFO
2h 06mdirect
£117Frontier
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Thu, 5 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep
05:50 - 12:18SFO-PHX
6h 28m1 stop
14:45 - 20:21PHX-SFO
5h 36m1 stop
£125Delta
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Tue, 4 Jun - Wed, 12 Jun
13:15 - 18:41SFO-PHX
5h 26m1 stop
19:20 - 00:10PHX-SFO
4h 50m1 stop
£126Delta
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Wed, 29 May - Thu, 30 May
05:50 - 12:18SFO-PHX
6h 28m1 stop
19:00 - 00:04PHX-SFO
5h 04m1 stop
£127Delta
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Tue, 4 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
06:40 - 08:30SFO-PHX
1h 50mdirect
20:40 - 22:50PHX-SFO
2h 10mdirect
£133Southwest
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Mon, 27 May - Fri, 31 May
16:30 - 23:59SFO-PHX
7h 29m2 stops
07:00 - 22:08PHX-SFO
15h 08m1 stop
£232Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 11 May - Sat, 18 May
08:00 - 16:52SFO-PHX
8h 52m2 stops
19:35 - 08:52PHX-SFO
13h 17m1 stop
£249Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 11 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
21:39 - 14:18SFO-PHX
16h 39m2 stops
15:25 - 19:29PHX-SFO
4h 04m1 stop
£304United Airlines
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Fri, 6 Sep - Mon, 9 Sep
21:39 - 14:18SFO-PHX
16h 39m2 stops
20:15 - 23:59PHX-SFO
3h 44m1 stop
£342United Airlines
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Fri, 23 Aug - Sun, 25 Aug

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 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 £107 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is £175 and £169 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 best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Frontier (£44) and Delta (£63). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier (£108) and Delta (£125).

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Phoenix?

American Airlines connects San Francisco to Phoenix up to 6 flights per day, followed by United Airlines (5 flights per day), and Southwest (3 flights per day).

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 £31 for a one-way flight. 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 20 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 03m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 128 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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 are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem 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 from San Francisco generally make it to Phoenix in 1h 50m. The flying distance between the two cities is 650 miles.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 05:40 and will be landing in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport at 07:35.

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 21:25 and lands at 23:25.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Phoenix

Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

£44
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
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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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 £55 for a one-way ticket and £135 for a return.

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

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

  • 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 return 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 from Phoenix to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £56 or less one-way.
  • 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 direct 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.

Direct 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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Direct 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Phoenix? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.3
FrontierOverall score based on 4168 reviews
7.1crew
5.9comfort
6.6boarding
5.2food
5.0entertainment
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Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

4.0 OkayShanish, Apr 2024SAN - DEN
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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.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

Terrible. Initially we were shocked by the outrageous baggage fees we needed to pay at check in for our so-called "discounted, economy flight" - we paid over $200 (!!) for one check-in and 2 carry-on bags - this felt like a real bait-and-switch" scam. Our flight from Phoenix to SFO was delayed by 4 hours. Multiple apparent causes (from needing to make space for other planes that were landing late to problem with cabins pressure system, and whatever...). After de-boarding and re-boarding we still waited at least an hour on a cramped, poorly ventilated plane before take-off. Seats were cramped, uncomfortable - did not recline at all. No water until we were flying for a while. No complimentary snacks. Upon arrival at SFO my luggage was sent upstairs to the check-in counter. The customer service person there refused to let me examine a bunch of bags that were sitting on a nearby cart because it was "behind the counter", rather made me wait until another attendant did an exhaustive and failed (?computer) search, came back and told me they were unable to locate my bag. I asked her to look on the cart, lo and behold, there was my bag just a few feet away! Missed my choir rehearsal that evening due to all of the delays. One more thing, a few days later my husband and I tested positive for Covid. Since we both are fully vaccinated, careful about masking and have never had Covid previously, we will never know, but suspect we may have acquired the infection during the prolonged wait on your poorly ventilated plane (person in the row in front of us was coughing). After registering a complaint, we received a measly $50 voucher for future flights. Needless to say we have no intention of flying with Frontier Airlines ever again.

Delayed...attendants checked every single bag and item for sizes before boarding.

Plane was clean but they do not allow bag drop until 1 hour before flight. Just encouraging late fees and other issues. The worst I have experienced. Total hostage situation, pay or you miss your flight.

I dunno. Depressing, uncomfortable (I’m poor), but on time and efficient.

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Cheapest flights to Phoenix from San Francisco found in 2024

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.
6/5Mon
1 stopFrontier
9h 45mSFO-PHX
£44
7/5Tue
2 stopsFrontier
12h 10mSFO-PHX
£53
11/6Tue
1 stopDelta
4h 39mSFO-PHX
£63
8/5Wed
1 stopDelta
5h 26mSFO-PHX
£63
30/5Thu
1 stopDelta
5h 04mSFO-PHX
£64
30/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
2h 12mSFO-PHX
£77
11/6Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
8h 52mSFO-PHX
£118
7/5Tue
3 stops
16h 43mSFO-PHX
£132
10/5Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 51mSFO-PHX
£172
12/6Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 17mSFO-PHX
£184

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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.
19/4Fri
directAlaska Airlines
2h 01mSFO-PHX
26/4Fri
directAlaska Airlines
2h 05mPHX-SFO
£221
19/4Fri
directAlaska Airlines
2h 01mSFO-PHX
24/4Wed
directAlaska Airlines
2h 05mPHX-SFO
£250
22/4Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 54mSFO-PHX
27/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 58mPHX-SFO
£261
19/4Fri
directAlaska Airlines
2h 01mSFO-PHX
22/4Mon
directAlaska Airlines
2h 05mPHX-SFO
£282
23/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 28mSFO-PHX
30/4Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 36mPHX-SFO
£288
21/4Sun
multi-stopDelta
4h 54mSFO-PHX
22/4Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 44mPHX-SFO
£297
19/4Fri
directUnited Airlines
2h 08mSFO-PHX
21/4Sun
directUnited Airlines
2h 11mPHX-SFO
£338
20/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
4h 54mSFO-PHX
22/4Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 44mPHX-SFO
£365
23/4Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
16h 39mSFO-PHX
30/4Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 04mPHX-SFO
£512
19/4Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 31mSFO-PHX
20/4Sat
directUnited Airlines
2h 11mPHX-SFO
£659

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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:

£340
£203
£138

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Flights£901h 50m
Buses£14117h 59m