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$51+ Cheap flights from Tempe, AZ to San Francisco (SFO)

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SFO
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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The best prices from Tempe to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Tempe to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tempe (TM9) 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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$68
(Frontier)

One-way from

$51
(Trip.com)

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January

Average price

$169
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Cheapest flights from Tempe to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tempe to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/276:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 14mFrontier
Fri 1/310:41 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$134
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Mon 12/236:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/512:48 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:20 amPHX - SFO
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/68:35 amSFO - PHX
1 stop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$225
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:30 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Mon 1/612:55 pmSFO - PHX
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/21$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sun 12/295:40 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/19:15 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$253
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:19 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/3112:48 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/2110:00 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Tue 12/243:55 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/20$411
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2512:59 amPHX - SFO
1 stop17h 08mSun Country Air
Mon 12/3011:59 pmSFO - PHX
1 stop19h 01mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/21$465

Find flights from Tempe to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tempe to San Francisco 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 December 22, 2024.

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PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 2/3

7:35 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

10:54 am-5:56 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$68

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 2/15

3:08 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

4:09 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$137

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/29

1:15 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

4:45 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$143

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/21

4:40 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

6:55 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$149

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 3/21

7:02 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

11:12 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$164

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/22

5:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

7:00 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$196

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/18

5:40 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop23h 51m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

8:20 am-9:43 pm

2 stops12h 23m

$207

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/15

9:23 am-2:18 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$51

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 2/25

11:11 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$69

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 3/27

7:02 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$85

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Best time to book a flight from Tempe to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Tempe to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tempe to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tempe to San Francisco. 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 Tempe to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tempe to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Tempe to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 TM9 to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Tempe 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 December 22, 2024.

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

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tempe to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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 Tempe to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Tempe 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 December 22, 2024.

The most flights from TM9 to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 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 December 22, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, American Airlines and United Airlines from Tempe to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tempe 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 Tempe?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Tempe to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Tempe; the airport handles an average of 40 inbound flights from Tempe per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Tempe. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $51. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Tempe to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Tempe to San Francisco consider choosing Condor (100%), Iberia (100%) or Frontier (94%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Tempe to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,088, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $42. The most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $68.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tempe 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 Tempe to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tempe to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Tempe to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 Tempe to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tempe to San Francisco. 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$35Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$69Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$115Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$124Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$128Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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