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$20+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to San Francisco (SFO)

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PHX — SFO
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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The best prices from Phoenix to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix (PH1) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$47
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One-way from

$20
(Frontier)
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1612:50 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 09mFrontier
Mon 11/188:53 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$75
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/204:21 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/218:51 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$102
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/142:56 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/156:30 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$126
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2010:50 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Wed 11/203:55 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$133
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/134:21 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 02mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/1812:44 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30$155
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/276:40 amPHX - SFO
1 stop4h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/47:05 amSFO - PHX
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/166:20 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Wed 1/15:55 amSFO - PHX
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Deal found 10/31$190

Find flights from Phoenix to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 12/7

4:49 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$52

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/20

4:21 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$58

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/14

10:30 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$70

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/4

4:10 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 09m

$92

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 11/8

10:43 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$122

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/6

7:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

$123

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 11/11

5:57 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$125

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/12

12:59 am-5:05 pm

1 stop17h 06m

$133

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/22

11:20 am-1:05 pm

3 stops26h 45m

$217

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 11/16

12:50 pm-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 11/18

8:53 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$75

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Phoenix to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Phoenix to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 25, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Phoenix to San Francisco is 25 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Phoenix to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHX to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Phoenix to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Phoenix to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Phoenix to San Francisco, such as American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.3
Good
2,804 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Phoenix to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Phoenix?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Phoenix to San Francisco. 5 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Phoenix on a regular basis. Booking flights from Phoenix to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 16 inbound flights from Phoenix per day.

  • Can I find flights from Phoenix to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Phoenix to San Francisco for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $47, but on average you can expect to pay $130.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Phoenix to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 6 direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Phoenix to San Francisco is less than $128.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Phoenix to San Francisco for under $100?

    There are currently 7+ open flights from Phoenix to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $100.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Phoenix to San Francisco on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 58 flights from Phoenix to San Francisco on average per day.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 7% of flight departures
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 40% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 21% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 33% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Phoenix to San Francisco can take about 2h 09m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $47. Phoenix and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 653 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Phoenix to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $47, Frontier will fly you from Phoenix to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $126 and $133, respectively. Frontier is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Phoenix to San Francisco are Frontier ($20), Alaska Airlines ($58), and United Airlines ($70).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco consider choosing Frontier (97%), Air China (94%) or Asiana Airlines (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to San Francisco is $53. On average you can expect to pay $1,101. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $51.

  • What does PHX to SFO mean?

    PHX and SFO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. PHX to SFO refers to a flight route from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Prescott Airport (PRC), Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Phoenix to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Phoenix to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Phoenix to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Phoenix to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Phoenix to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Phoenix to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Phoenix to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Phoenix to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Phoenix to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Phoenix to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Phoenix to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$35Average$111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$69Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$112Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$120Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$127Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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