$45+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Phoenix
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 January 23, 2025.
Round-trip from | $84 (Frontier) |
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One-way from | $45 (Frontier) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $163 |
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to PhoenixExplore 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 January 23, 2025.
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 January 23, 2025.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Find flights from San Francisco to Phoenix within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Phoenix 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 23, 2025.
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Wed 2/12
3:47 pm-6:49 pm
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Thu 2/13
8:52 am-11:59 am
1 stop4h 07m
San FranciscoPhoenix
SFO - PHX
SFOPHX
San Francisco
Wed 4/16
12:46 pm-2:42 pm
Nonstop1h 56m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sun 4/20
7:05 am-9:20 am
Nonstop2h 15m
San FranciscoPhoenix
SFO - PHX
SFOPHX
San Francisco
Tue 2/18
4:09 pm-7:08 pm
Nonstop1h 59m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Tue 2/25
3:08 pm-4:13 pm
Nonstop2h 05m
San FranciscoPhoenix
SFO - PHX
SFOPHX
San Francisco
Sun 2/9
6:35 am-9:25 am
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Wed 2/12
9:10 am-10:25 am
Nonstop2h 15m
San FranciscoPhoenix
SFO - PHX
SFOPHX
San Francisco
Tue 2/18
10:47 am-1:58 pm
Nonstop2h 11m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Thu 2/20
11:47 am-1:02 pm
Nonstop2h 15m
San FranciscoPhoenix
SFO - PHX
SFOPHX
San Francisco
Sun 2/9
5:16 pm-11:54 pm
1 stop5h 38m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Wed 2/12
6:30 am-12:44 pm
1 stop7h 14m
San FranciscoPhoenix
SFO - PHX
SFOPHX
San Francisco
Sat 2/22
4:31 pm-7:34 pm
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Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Mon 2/24
6:30 am-7:45 am
Nonstop2h 15m
San FranciscoPhoenix
SFO - AZA
SFOAZA
San Francisco
Thu 4/17
7:08 pm-9:39 am
1 stop14h 31m
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
Sun 4/20
7:24 am-2:07 pm
1 stop6h 43m
San FranciscoPhoenix
SFO - PHX
SFOPHX
San Francisco
Sun 4/6
8:00 pm-10:11 pm
Nonstop2h 11m
San FranciscoPhoenix
SFO - PHX
SFOPHX
San Francisco
Tue 2/25
6:00 am-9:03 am
Nonstop2h 03m
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Phoenix including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 January 17, 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 January 23, 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 46% 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 at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 January 23, 2025.
The most flights from SFO to PH1 are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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 January 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Frontier and United 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.
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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Phoenix
Discover the top 6 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 January 23, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$55 | Average$120 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$70 | Average$224 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$84 | Average$245 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$119 | Average$318 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$136 | Average$259 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$211 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |