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SFO — PHX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

Tue 12/12:25 pm -
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Deal found 11/3$117
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Deal found 11/1$118
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Deal found 11/2$119
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Deal found 11/1$120
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Deal found 11/1$121
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Deal found 11/2$122
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Sun 12/63:11 pm -
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Deal found 11/2$123
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Deal found 11/1$124
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Deal found 11/2$125
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Deal found 11/1$126
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Thu 12/311:55 am -
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Deal found 10/30$128

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Phoenix

Round-trip from

$117
(Southwest)

One-way from

$61
(Super.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$292
From San Francisco to Phoenix
One-way flight from San Francisco to Phoenix
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Thu 12/31

4:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$69

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Mon 12/7

5:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$69

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Fri 12/25

4:12 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$69

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Fri 12/4

2:49 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop3h 31m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$69

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

8:20 am-3:26 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

SFOAZA

San Francisco

Tue 11/24

11:46 am-11:37 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Sun 12/13

7:05 am-1:11 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

2:25 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$99

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

8:18 am-11:19 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Sat 11/21

8:20 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$130

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix (average of $201). Flying from San Francisco to Phoenix in September is currently the most expensive (average of $304). 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 PHX?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Phoenix

The most flights from SFO to PH1 are scheduled on a Monday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Phoenix?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Phoenix flights typically cost between $193 and $392 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $117 on Southwest (Dec 1-Dec 4).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Phoenix delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Phoenix have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Phoenix flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Phoenix flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Phoenix. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Phoenix flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Phoenix trip
Our travel experts
Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PHX

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Phoenix 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix. On average, San Francisco has 21 outbound flights to Phoenix per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Phoenix?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Phoenix in 2h 05m. Fly via Alaska Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Phoenix is about 650 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Phoenix round-trip from $61. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $62, and Alaska Airlines, from $134. JetBlue is 78% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $37 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $45 and JetBlue from $50 one-way.

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

    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 Phoenix on time: Qantas Airways (95%), American Airlines (87%), Air China (83%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix is generally $527, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $62. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), you can expect to pay $88 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix (average of $201). Flying from San Francisco to Phoenix in September is currently the most expensive (average of $304). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Phoenix

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$61Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$62Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$134Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$141Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$155Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Allegiant AirCheapest$158Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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