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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 £78 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is £134 and £126 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 fly most frequently between Phoenix and San Francisco?

American Airlines connects Phoenix to San Francisco with up to 7 flights per day. Southwest also offers 5 flights per day, while United Airlines follows with 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 5 airlines that fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco. 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 £39 for a one-way flight. 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 17 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 05m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 140 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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.

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 05:15 and will be landing in San Francisco at 07:26.

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 22:45 and lands at 00:50.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Phoenix to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (30% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive 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, 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 oneworld 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Phoenix to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to Phoenix? 25% of our users found flights on this route for San Francisco 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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Prefer to fly direct 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.

Direct 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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Direct 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.
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.
6.2
FrontierOverall score based on 4099 reviews
6.6Boarding
5.8Comfort
5.2Food
4.9Entertainment
7.1Crew
Airline reviews

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.

2.0 MediocreMelinda, Apr 2024PHX - SLC
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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!!!!!

4 hour delay because they used our aircraft to fly a different segment (per the captain)

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One-way flight deals

directAmerican Airlines
2h 11mPHX-SFO
directCondor
2h 05mPHX-SFO
directQatar Airways
2h 11mPHX-SFO
directAir Canada
2h 11mPHX-SFO
directJapan Airlines
2h 05mPHX-SFO
directFiji Airways
2h 00mPHX-SFO
directEmirates
2h 05mPHX-SFO
directCopa Airlines
2h 11mPHX-SFO
directAsiana Airlines
2h 02mPHX-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 08mPHX-SFO
directQantas Airways
2h 04mPHX-SFO
directChina Southern
2h 06mPHX-SFO
directSouthwest
2h 10mPHX-SFO
directIberia
2h 05mPHX-SFO
directANA
2h 02mPHX-SFO
directLufthansa
2h 02mPHX-SFO
directAir China
2h 02mPHX-SFO
directBritish Airways
2h 00mPHX-SFO

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Phoenix - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Phoenix (PHX)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Phoenix

Cabin classes:

£39

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