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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Phoenix to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Phoenix to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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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PHX-SFO
2h 16mdirect
SFO-PHX
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American Airlines
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PHX-SFO
2h 16mdirect
SFO-PHX
1h 57mdirect
Qatar Airways
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PHX-SFO
2h 11mdirect
SFO-PHX
2h 03mdirect
Air Canada
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PHX-SFO
2h 13mdirect
SFO-PHX
2h 00mdirect
Japan Airlines
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PHX-SFO
2h 20mdirect
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Fiji Airways
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PHX-SFO
2h 05mdirect
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1h 59mdirect
Emirates
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PHX-SFO
2h 02mdirect
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Copa Airlines
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PHX-SFO
2h 11mdirect
SFO-PHX
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Virgin Australia
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PHX-SFO
2h 02mdirect
SFO-PHX
2h 03mdirect
PHX-SFO
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Air New Zealand
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2h 11mdirect
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2h 03mdirect
United Airlines
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PHX-SFO
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SFO-PHX
1h 57mdirect
Alaska Airlines
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PHX-SFO
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SFO-PHX
2h 07mdirect
Frontier
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PHX-SFO
2h 04mdirect
SFO-PHX
2h 07mdirect
Qantas Airways
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PHX-SFO
1h 55mdirect
SFO-PHX
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Southwest
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PHX-SFO
2h 09mdirect
SFO-PHX
2h 04mdirect
PHX-SFO
2h 05mdirect
SFO-PHX
1h 59mdirect
Lufthansa
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PHX-SFO
2h 09mdirect
SFO-PHX
2h 04mdirect
Air China
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PHX-SFO
2h 02mdirect
SFO-PHX
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British Airways
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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.
When flying from Phoenix to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Phoenix, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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 £75 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £131 and £125 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £328, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 163 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Phoenix to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

October
Best time to beat the crowds (29% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.

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 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 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.

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

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Air Canada 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 return 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to Phoenix? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £56 or less one-way and £254 or less round-trip.
  • 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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Flights from Phoenix to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Phoenix to San Francisco 
MichaelFlew with American AirlinesJun 2024
Upgraded - so everything went smooth, comfortable seats, nice attention from staff
AnnetteFlew with United AirlinesJan 2024
United has the options for business folks needing earlier flights. Alaska has better flight attendants.

Prefer to fly direct from Phoenix to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +19 more

ANA, Air Canada, +20 more

Friday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Monday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Tuesday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +16 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, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Sunday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +15 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Phoenix to San Francisco? 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.
6.1
FrontierOverall score based on 3688 reviews
4.7Entertainment
5.7Comfort
7.0Crew
5.0Food
6.4Boarding
Airline reviews

Our flight was delayed by four hours without notice, the app for getting my boarding pass is super confusing, and I wasn’t able to check a suitcase without paying for a higher cost package

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2024SAN - SFO
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Our flight was delayed by four hours without notice, the app for getting my boarding pass is super confusing, and I wasn’t able to check a suitcase without paying for a higher cost package

Flight was cancelled and was not able to get another flight thru Frontier. Per frontier a refund was issued but I do not see a refund on my Afirm account.

First the gate was a total nightmare-no chairs anywhere! So over crowded and only one bathroom and nightmare of food service - took forever and NOT one place to sit. No inflight entertainment and had to pay 60.00 for a small carry on. I will never fly Frontier again!

Literally everything could have been better. Why are the planes always late?

Flight was canceled as soon as I got to the airport

Frontier’s bag policy is ridiculous and they made me pay $100 just to bring on a tiny ukulele. They were rude and not willing to budge. I was quite frustrated

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

My flight to LA was cancelled. I waited at the airport for 3 hrs saying it was delayed and then all of a sudden it was cancelled. Frontier only gave me a voucher and refund but could not rebook me. Flights on other airlines were too expensive last minute. I had to drive down to LA and didn’t even take my return flight home since I had to drive. One of the worst airline experiences in my life. It’s crazy how airlines can just upend people’s plans just like that.

Flight was 3 hours late leaving. Poor communication from the staff about delays. Impossible to get in touch with customer service (by design). And it actually didn't come out to be much cheaper than a non-budget airline! Not worth the headache, I'm never flying Frontier again

Frontier charged me $25 to check in to a flight by any method other than downloading their 'app', then charged me $79 to check one bag. They also would have charged for even small snacks or drinks. I will avoid them in the future if i can.

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One-way flight deals

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directCondor
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directQatar Airways
2h 16mPHX-SFO
directAir Canada
2h 11mPHX-SFO
directJapan Airlines
2h 16mPHX-SFO
directFiji Airways
2h 20mPHX-SFO
directEmirates
2h 05mPHX-SFO
directCopa Airlines
2h 02mPHX-SFO
directAsiana Airlines
2h 15mPHX-SFO
directVirgin Australia
2h 11mPHX-SFO
directSWISS
2h 02mPHX-SFO
directAir New Zealand
2h 11mPHX-SFO
directUnited Airlines
2h 11mPHX-SFO
directAlaska Airlines
2h 04mPHX-SFO
directFrontier
2h 10mPHX-SFO
directQantas Airways
2h 04mPHX-SFO
directChina Southern
2h 11mPHX-SFO
directSouthwest
1h 55mPHX-SFO
directIberia
2h 05mPHX-SFO
directANA
2h 09mPHX-SFO
directLufthansa
2h 14mPHX-SFO
directAir China
2h 09mPHX-SFO
directBritish Airways
2h 02mPHX-SFO

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