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$42+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SFO
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/36:20 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/108:17 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$83
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 12/58:00 amPHX - OAK
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Mon 12/85:25 amOAK - PHX
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/3$83
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 12/49:16 amPHX - SFO
1 stop23h 37mFrontier
Mon 12/88:48 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$84
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/175:35 amPHX - SFO
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Tue 11/188:55 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$85
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/183:31 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Wed 11/197:30 amSFO - PHX
1 stop10h 20mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$86
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sat 12/136:45 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Wed 12/315:10 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/3$87
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 11/143:31 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Mon 11/178:55 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$88
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 11/153:31 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Mon 11/173:35 pmSFO - PHX
1 stop19h 40mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/43:23 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:48 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/246:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 11mFrontier
Sat 12/68:43 amSFO - PHX
1 stop4h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$92
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 12/43:23 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/911:35 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/2$93
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 12/124:23 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Mon 12/158:48 amSFO - PHX
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$94

Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated November 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$83
(Southwest)

One-way from

$42
(Southwest)

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Average price

$173
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area 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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Phoenix

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San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 12/23

6:02 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

9:56 pm-12:58 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$115

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/3

6:20 am-7:28 am

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

1:53 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$118

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/24

5:10 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

5:35 am-10:00 am

1 stop3h 25m

$129

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 11/27

2:30 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop4h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

11:02 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$130

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/17

12:10 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

5:55 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$130

PhoenixOakland

PHX - OAK

PHXOAK

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/17

6:45 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Oakland

Mon 1/19

5:10 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$131

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/3

4:44 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

4:47 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$136

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 11/24

5:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

4:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$143

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/4

3:23 pm-4:39 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

11:35 am-2:41 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$148

PhoenixOakland

PHX - OAK

PHXOAK

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Oakland

Thu 12/11

4:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$148

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $38). Flying from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 PHX to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

When flying from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 November 3, 2025.

The most flights from PH1 to zzXIH are scheduled on a Sunday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,235 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,235 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,235 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,235 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,235 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,036 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,235 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,117 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,235 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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 Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Frontier, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 2h 05m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Phoenix and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 650 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    $66 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Frontier, with prices starting from $66 and $68, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area consider Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Jose or Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Oakland as they are the most popular.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area are Air China (94%), ANA (89%) and SWISS (87%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $43. While the most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $69 on average, our data indicates $949 when flying from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $38). Flying from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 8 airlines flying from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$68Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$76Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$107Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$117Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$125Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$128Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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