Question 1

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

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$28 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from $45 and $50, respectively.

Question 2

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix, you should look to book at least 89 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.

Question 3

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix (average of $258). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix in March is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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 4

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

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

Question 5

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix

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The most flights from zzXIH to PH1 are scheduled on a Tuesday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 8

What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix?

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While some choose either San Jose - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl or Oakland - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl, San Francisco - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl is the most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix.

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix?

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While on average a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix is generally $778, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $91. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), you can expect to pay $84 for that flight.

Question 10

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

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix are Qantas Airways (100%), Air China (88%) and SWISS (82%).

Question 11

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

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Before booking your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Southwest or Frontier.

Question 12

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

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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 13

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Phoenix.

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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	$301

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$58	Average$193	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$61	Average$365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$117	Average$330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$122	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$134	Average$209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Southwest	Cheapest$142	Average$353	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$149	Average$368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix, you should look to book at least 89 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 Bay Area to Phoenix?

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix

The most flights from zzXIH to PH1 are scheduled on a Tuesday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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