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$58+ Cheap flights from Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO)

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PHX — SFO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco are usually found in August or September, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$99
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$58
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$174

Good round-trip deal

$158 or less

Good one-way deal

$93 or less
From Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($11 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 July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco.
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Cheapest flights from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/157:30 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Fri 8/2210:34 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 08mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$99
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/122:00 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/138:00 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$126
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/303:55 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Mon 9/15:15 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$127
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:10 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/219:05 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$138

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

Fly from

Sky Harbor Intl

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 8/15

7:30 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

10:34 pm-12:42 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$99

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 9/3

10:55 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

3:59 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$122

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 8/30

3:55 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

5:15 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$127

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 9/19

7:10 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

9:05 pm-11:09 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$138

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 8/10

7:30 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$58

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 12/6

4:47 pm-5:51 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$61

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/4

11:04 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$63

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 9/21

7:10 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$64

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 9/13

4:15 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$71

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 9/27

12:16 pm-5:18 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$99

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Deals found on 7/28

The best insider tips for Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco trip
Airlines
ANA

ANA offers high-speed Wi-Fi and universal AC power on most seats for efficient connectivity.


ANA's bid-for-upgrade option allows economy passengers to upgrade to Premium Economy.

Read more about ANAby Marisa Garcia
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for extra comfort.


Early check-in helps secure your place as Frontier overbooks flights frequently.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.


United's MileagePlus allows pooling miles for shared use among members.

Airports
PHX

PHX offers short security lines with wait times often under 10 minutes. Check live wait times online for the shortest lane.

Read more about PHXby Brandon Schultz
SFO

Use BART for affordable travel from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The trip takes about 40 minutes from the airport.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on ANA and Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and 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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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PHX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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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Best time to book a flight from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 82% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 20, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco. 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from PHX to SFO are scheduled on a Saturday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Booking flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 31 daily inbound flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl from 6 different airlines.

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

    Frontier, at $99, was found to be the cheapest airline from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Southwest. You may be able to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $58. Alaska Airlines flights start at $61 while deals on American Airlines start at $63 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco consider choosing Qatar Airways (89%), Emirates (88%) or Air China (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco is generally $1,517, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $44. When looking at the most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $59 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco 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 Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 6 airlines flying from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Sky Harbor Intl to San Francisco. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$51Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$68Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$114Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$122Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$128Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$135Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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