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$44+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tempe, AZ

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The best prices from San Francisco to Tempe are usually found in August or January, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Tempe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Tempe (TM9). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$84
(Frontier)

One-way from

$44
(Cheapflightsfares)

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Average price

$163
From San Francisco to Tempe
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tempe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Tempe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 3/1811:02 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Wed 3/1910:08 amPHX - SFO
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$84
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/18:49 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/411:47 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$109
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/186:50 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/2511:11 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$147
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/184:09 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/253:08 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$148
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/1810:47 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 11mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/2611:47 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$167
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/153:52 pmSFO - PHX
1 stop4h 34mDelta
Thu 2/208:05 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 1/20$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/186:45 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Sun 2/235:15 amPHX - SFO
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$232

Find flights from San Francisco to Tempe within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Tempe 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 January 21, 2025.

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San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

11:02 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 3/19

10:08 am-10:47 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$84

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

8:49 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 3/4

11:47 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$109

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

6:50 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 2/25

11:11 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$147

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

4:09 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 2/25

3:08 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$148

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

10:47 am-1:58 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 2/19

11:47 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$193

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Sat 2/15

3:52 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 2/20

8:05 pm-12:14 am

1 stop5h 09m

$197

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

12:00 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 3/3

9:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$203

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

11:33 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$45

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

1:46 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$75

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

1:35 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$79

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Tempe

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Tempe

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Tempe. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Tempe, you should look to book at least 20 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Tempe?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tempe (average of $258). Flying from San Francisco to Tempe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 SFO to TM9?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Tempe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Tempe as you normally would.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Tempe flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Tempe

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Tempe. 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to TM9 are scheduled on a Monday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Tempe by month

Plan your trip to Tempe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tempe ranges from 0.0 - 1.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Tempe when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Tempe by month

Plan your trip to Tempe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tempe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tempe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tempe. 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 Tempe. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco to Tempe to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Tempe. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Tempe?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Tempe from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tempe should be relatively easy as there are 22 daily outbound flights to Tempe from 6 different airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $44. Users have also found prices from $69 and $75 on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Tempe on time: SkyWest Airlines (90%), United Airlines (87%), Virgin Australia (83%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Tempe? While on average our users pay $452, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $55. The most popular route (San Francisco - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), is priced around $58.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Tempe (average of $258). Flying from San Francisco to Tempe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 San Francisco to Tempe

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Tempe. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$56Average$119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$69Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Allegiant AirCheapest$84Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$135Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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