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$59+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tempe 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 Tempe to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tempe to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

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$98
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$59
(CheapOair)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$159
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/261:33 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 21mFrontier
Sat 5/31:07 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$98
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/269:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/291:46 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$137
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/229:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/2510:40 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$139
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/237:30 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/304:11 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$147
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 7/1910:39 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/219:15 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$153
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/35:05 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Mon 5/58:25 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$157
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/229:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/241:46 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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
Tue 7/225:45 amSFO - PHX
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 3/26$197

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tempe to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Tempe

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 4/26

1:33 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

1:07 pm-3:14 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$98

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 5/12

1:39 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

1:46 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$133

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

$137

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/23

7:30 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

4:11 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$147

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 7/19

10:39 am-12:42 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

9:15 am-11:16 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$153

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/3

5:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

8:25 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$157

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/22

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

1:46 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$183

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/30

5:25 pm-12:21 am

1 stop6h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

5:45 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$197

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 5/5

4:49 pm-7:02 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$59

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/30

9:00 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$69

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Best time to book a flight from Tempe to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Tempe with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Tempe to San Francisco

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 March 21, 2025.

Booking 25 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 $398). 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 March 28, 2025.

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 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 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from TM9 to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

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
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

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
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

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
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

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
2,335 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

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
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

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 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 21 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 $59. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest, 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 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 Tempe to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Tempe to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,996, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $55. The most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $103.

  • 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 $398). 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 March 28, 2025.
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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