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$64+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to San Francisco (SFO)

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PHX — SFO
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix to San Francisco are usually found in April or September, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Friday 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 April 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$77
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$129
From Phoenix to San Francisco
One-way flight from Phoenix to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($7 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
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 April 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:30 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 10mFrontier
Mon 5/127:52 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$77
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/69:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/811:23 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$118
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/39:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/31:46 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/31$131
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/294:55 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Tue 5/68:10 amSFO - PHX
2 stops7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$152
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/74:55 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/912:28 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$153
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/105:15 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/126:00 amSFO - PHX
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/27:30 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Sun 5/41:40 pmSFO - PHX
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/31$197
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/173:47 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 10/1912:49 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$224

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Phoenix

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/9

7:30 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

7:52 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$77

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/6

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

11:23 am-1:32 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$118

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/3

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

1:46 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$131

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/29

4:55 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

8:10 am-3:15 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$152

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 6/7

4:55 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

12:28 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$153

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 4/26

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

1:46 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$157

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/10

5:15 am-7:23 am

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$159

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/2

7:30 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

1:40 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$197

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 7/3

6:25 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$64

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/6

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$69

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco

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

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 March 28, 2025.

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 $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 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 April 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 81% 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Phoenix to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Phoenix to San Francisco. 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 1, 2025.

The most flights from PH1 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

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 April 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Phoenix to San Francisco, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. 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

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

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

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. 6 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 35 inbound flights from Phoenix per day.

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

    Currently priced at $77, 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 Alaska Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $131 and $152, respectively. Frontier is priced at 51% 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 ($65), Hawaiian Airlines ($69), and Southwest ($78).

  • 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 Japan Airlines (92%), Air China (89%) or China Southern (89%) 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 $58. On average you can expect to pay $2,050. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $96.

  • 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.

  • 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 $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 6 airlines flying from Phoenix to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$35Average$116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$84Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$99Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$120Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$132Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$133Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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