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$51+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Phoenix

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SFO — PHX
Nov 27 — Dec 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Phoenix are usually found in July or May, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Phoenix

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Phoenix (PH1). 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 October 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$105
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$51
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$217
From San Francisco to Phoenix
One-way flight from San Francisco to Phoenix
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Phoenix
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Phoenix. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:48 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Sun 12/710:26 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/78:55 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Wed 11/123:31 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/28:55 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Sat 11/83:31 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2810:18 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 01mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/124:23 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$108
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/117:30 amSFO - PHX
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Wed 11/1211:38 amPHX - SFO
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$110
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/188:02 amSFO - PHX
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Tue 11/189:05 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop26h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/248:06 amSFO - PHX
1 stop12h 44mFrontier
Wed 11/266:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 11mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:55 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Fri 11/217:35 amPHX - SFO
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$113
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:15 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/32:55 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$114
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:30 amSFO - PHX
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Thu 11/133:31 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1711:35 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/208:30 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:02 pmSFO - AZA
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1110:02 amAZA - SFO
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$256

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Phoenix that are best for you.

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San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

9:16 am-2:00 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 1/16

1:51 pm-3:01 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$134

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

10:10 am-1:09 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/13

3:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$134

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

9:16 am-2:00 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 1/8

3:45 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$146

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

11:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/19

3:45 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops5h 25m

$152

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

11:02 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 12/14

6:20 am-7:28 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$153

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

4:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$153

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

10:46 am-1:53 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-1:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$160

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

4:16 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 01m

$163

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

11:35 am-2:41 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 12/14

6:02 am-9:10 am

1 stop4h 08m

$163

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Thu 12/18

5:15 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/18

9:45 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$169

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 29 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?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix (average of $31). Flying from San Francisco to Phoenix in June is currently the most expensive (average of $100). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Phoenix. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

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 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Phoenix flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Phoenix

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Phoenix. 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 October 28, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PH1 are scheduled on a Monday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Phoenix flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Phoenix trip
Airports
SFO

Save time by using the SFO2Go program to order meals for pickup during busy times.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
PHX

For quick access to downtown, take the light rail from 44th Street Station, reaching the city in under 20 minutes.

Read more about PHXby Brandon Schultz
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Brandon Schultz

Expert on PHX

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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.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix. 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 Phoenix. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United 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

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix. On average, San Francisco has 29 outbound flights to Phoenix per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 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 03m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Southwest, 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 $33. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $63, and Allegiant Air, from $94. Frontier is 83% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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: SkyWest Airlines (96%), Qantas Airways (92%), SWISS (85%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix is generally $493, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $46. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), you can expect to pay $54 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix (average of $31). Flying from San Francisco to Phoenix in June is currently the most expensive (average of $100). 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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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Phoenix. 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$33Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$63Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Allegiant AirCheapest$94Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$122Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$127Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$139Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$139Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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