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$45+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SFO
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Wed 3/19
Wed 3/26
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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

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Round-trip from

$68
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$45
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$158
From Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/276:00 amPHX - SJC
Nonstop1h 59mFrontier
Sat 3/2911:29 amSJC - PHX
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Deal found 3/12$68
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 4/91:00 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 21mFrontier
Sat 4/129:50 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$77
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/318:51 amPHX - SJC
Nonstop1h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/110:48 amSJC - PHX
1 stop4h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$109
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/309:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/311:03 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$113
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 4/102:34 pmPHX - SJC
1 stop4h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/148:34 amSJC - PHX
1 stop4h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$115
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 8/308:20 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/69:48 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$137
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/269:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/291:46 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$143
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/306:10 amPHX - SFO
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Sat 5/310:45 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/13$147
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 3/314:02 pmPHX - OAK
1 stop19h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/21:12 pmOAK - PHX
2 stops21h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 4/187:45 amPHX - OAK
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Sat 4/195:10 amOAK - PHX
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/12$153
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 3/2711:48 amPHX - STS
1 stop10h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/3012:38 pmSTS - PHX
1 stop26h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$154
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Fri 10/36:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/61:30 pmSFO - PHX
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$179

Find flights from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area 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 March 14, 2025.

Fly from

Phoenix

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSan Jose

PHX - SJC

PHXSJC

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 3/27

6:00 am-7:59 am

Nonstop1h 59m

San Jose

Sat 3/29

11:29 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$68

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/9

1:00 pm-3:21 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

9:50 pm-11:54 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$77

PhoenixSan Jose

PHX - SJC

PHXSJC

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 3/31

8:51 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 59m

San Jose

Tue 4/1

10:48 am-3:07 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$109

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/30

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

11:03 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$113

PhoenixSan Jose

PHX - SJC

PHXSJC

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 4/10

2:34 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop4h 23m

San Jose

Mon 4/14

8:34 am-1:28 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$115

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/23

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

1:46 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$137

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/30

6:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

10:45 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$147

PhoenixOakland

PHX - OAK

PHXOAK

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 3/31

4:02 pm-11:16 am

1 stop19h 14m

Oakland

Wed 4/2

1:12 pm-10:53 am

2 stops21h 41m

$152

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/23

8:30 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

9:15 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$153

PhoenixOakland

PHX - OAK

PHXOAK

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 4/18

7:45 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Oakland

Sat 4/19

5:10 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$153

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

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Travel insights for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

When flying from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 14, 2025.

The most flights from PH1 to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (54 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 San Francisco Bay Area by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated March 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,318 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    $45 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $48 and $67, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area consider Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Jose or Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Oakland as they are the most popular.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area are Air China (94%), China Southern (93%) and SWISS (92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $50. While the most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $78 on average our data indicates $1,918 when flying from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

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

    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 Bay Area.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$35Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$69Average$136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$83Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$131Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$131Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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