San Francisco Bay Area

$52+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

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PHX — SFO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$80
(Frontier)

One-way from

$52
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$148
From Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 17, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/81:29 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Sun 5/1111:23 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$80
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/79:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1211:23 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$113
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/111:46 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$123
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/12:34 pmPHX - SJC
1 stop4h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/58:34 amSJC - PHX
1 stop4h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$139
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/206:45 amPHX - OAK
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Mon 5/267:15 pmOAK - PHX
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$143
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 6/96:55 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Fri 6/135:15 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$147
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/229:19 amPHX - OAK
1 stop10h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/249:09 pmOAK - PHX
1 stop11h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$150
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/208:25 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/216:30 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$153
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/81:33 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/156:00 amSFO - PHX
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$162
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/161:33 pmPHX - SJC
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Sun 5/188:31 amSJC - PHX
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$185
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/288:14 amPHX - SJC
1 stop5h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/307:54 pmSJC - PHX
1 stop17h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$186
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/305:25 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Sun 6/17:00 pmSFO - PHX
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/16$197

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Phoenix

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/8

1:29 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

11:23 am-1:32 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$80

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 5/7

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

11:23 am-1:32 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$113

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/8

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

1:46 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$123

PhoenixSan Jose

PHX - SJC

PHXSJC

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/1

2:34 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop4h 23m

San Jose

Mon 5/5

8:34 am-1:28 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$139

PhoenixOakland

PHX - OAK

PHXOAK

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/20

6:45 am-10:10 am

1 stop3h 25m

Oakland

Mon 5/26

7:15 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$143

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 6/9

6:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 6/13

5:15 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$147

PhoenixOakland

PHX - OAK

PHXOAK

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/22

9:19 am-8:14 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Oakland

Sat 5/24

9:09 pm-8:13 am

1 stop11h 04m

$150

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/20

8:25 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

6:30 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$153

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/8

1:33 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop4h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$162

PhoenixSan Jose

PHX - SJC

PHXSJC

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/16

1:33 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop5h 08m

San Jose

Sun 5/18

8:31 am-9:24 pm

1 stop12h 53m

$185

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

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 $393). 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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from PH1 to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 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 April 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

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

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

    $52 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $65 and $68, respectively.

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

  • 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%), Fiji Airways (92%) and SWISS (87%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $61. While the most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $77 on average our data indicates $714 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 $393). 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 8 airlines flying from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$35Average$113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$68Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$110Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$123Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$134Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$136Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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