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$43+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Phoenix

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SFO — PHX
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Phoenix are usually found in August or September, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Phoenix

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Phoenix (PH1). 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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$98
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$43
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$198
From San Francisco to Phoenix
One-way flight from San Francisco to Phoenix
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Phoenix
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Phoenix. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2610:55 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 10mFrontier
Sat 5/31:39 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$98
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/31:07 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/139:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$124
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/261:46 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/309:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/36:00 amSFO - PHX
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/145:15 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$143
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 5/137:25 amSFO - PHX
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Wed 5/146:10 amPHX - SFO
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$156
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 4/165:55 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/238:30 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/254:04 pmSFO - PHX
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Mon 4/287:30 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/27$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:55 pmSFO - AZA
1 stop19h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/195:49 pmAZA - SFO
1 stop20h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$379
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/106:07 pmSFO - AZA
1 stop23h 11mSun Country Air
Sun 4/136:28 pmAZA - SFO
1 stop22h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/26$477

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SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

10:55 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/3

1:39 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$98

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

1:07 pm-3:14 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/13

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$124

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

1:46 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/30

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$137

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 5/14

5:15 am-7:23 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$143

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

7:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 5/14

6:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 10m

$156

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

5:55 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/23

8:30 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$157

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

4:04 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 4/28

7:30 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 38m

$197

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - AZA

SFOAZA

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

5:55 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop19h 51m

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Sat 4/19

5:49 pm-2:07 pm

1 stop20h 18m

$379

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - AZA

SFOAZA

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

6:07 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop23h 11m

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Sun 4/13

6:28 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop22h 39m

$477

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

1:07 pm-3:14 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$49

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Phoenix flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Phoenix trip
Airports
SFO

Save time by using the SFO2Go program to order meals for pickup during busy times.

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PHX

For a quick and inexpensive commute, take the light rail from 44th Street Station to Downtown Phoenix.

Read more about PHXby Brandon Schultz
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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Phoenix from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Phoenix

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Phoenix. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix (average of $258). Flying from San Francisco to Phoenix in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 SFO to PHX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Phoenix. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Phoenix

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Phoenix. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PH1 are scheduled on a Thursday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Phoenix by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Phoenix ranges from 0.0 - 1.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Phoenix when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Phoenix by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Phoenix, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix. 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 Phoenix. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to Phoenix have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Phoenix. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix. On average, San Francisco has 18 outbound flights to Phoenix per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Phoenix round-trip from $98. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $137, and United Airlines, from $143. Frontier is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $43 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $49 and Hawaiian Airlines from $69 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Phoenix on time: Copa Airlines (100%), ANA (93%), Lufthansa (90%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix is generally $603, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $39. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), you can expect to pay $108 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix (average of $258). Flying from San Francisco to Phoenix in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Phoenix

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Phoenix. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$35Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$63Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Allegiant AirCheapest$103Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$114Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$122Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$141Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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