Question 1

How often are flights from San Francisco to Phoenix delayed?

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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.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Phoenix round-trip from $60. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from $61, and Alaska Airlines, from $117. Frontier is 78% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 6

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $34 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $45 and JetBlue from $50 one-way.

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

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

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $303). 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.

Question 9

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

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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. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Phoenix

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The most flights from SFO to PH1 are scheduled on a Friday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Phoenix 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 Phoenix when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Phoenix, 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).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Phoenix?

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While on average a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix is generally $705, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $93. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), you can expect to pay $68 for that flight.

Question 14

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

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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 (100%), SWISS (83%), Air China (77%).

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Phoenix?

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Frontier, United Airlines and American Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Phoenix.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PHX?

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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 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 17

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

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Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix. On average, San Francisco has 23 outbound flights to Phoenix per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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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.

Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$267

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$60	Average$210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$61	Average$372	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$117	Average$291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$125	Average$319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$134	Average$213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Southwest	Cheapest$145	Average$311	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$150	Average$313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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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 month to book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix?

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 36% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Phoenix

The most flights from SFO to PH1 are scheduled on a Friday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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.

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