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$59+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to San Francisco (SFO)

PHX — SFO
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

Mon 12/76:31 pm -
1 stop19h 56m
Thu 12/102:17 pm -
Nonstop2h 09m
Deal found 11/1$86
Thu 12/311:55 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 12/74:33 pm -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 10/29$87
Thu 12/311:55 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Sat 12/55:17 pm -
1 stop3h 52m
Deal found 10/29$88
Tue 11/249:28 am -
Nonstop2h 18m
Fri 11/274:43 pm -
Nonstop2h 06m
Deal found 10/30$89
Wed 12/28:54 am -
1 stop13h 49m
Fri 12/42:13 pm -
Nonstop2h 06m
Deal found 10/29$90
Fri 12/411:55 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Mon 12/74:33 pm -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 11/1$91
Thu 12/1011:55 am -
Nonstop2h 27m
Mon 12/149:31 pm -
2 stops15h 00m
Deal found 11/2$92
Fri 12/253:21 pm -
Nonstop2h 23m
Wed 12/305:28 pm -
1 stop17h 29m
Deal found 10/31$93
Wed 11/112:45 pm -
Nonstop2h 17m
Sat 11/145:07 pm -
Nonstop2h 03m
Deal found 11/1$97

Find flight deals from Phoenix to San Francisco

Round-trip from

$86
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$233
From Phoenix to San Francisco
One-way flight from Phoenix to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SFO San Francisco

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/10

12:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop3h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$64

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SFO San Francisco

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 12/11

7:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$69
Quickest round-trip

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SFO San Francisco

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 11/26

6:10 am-7:17 am

Nonstop2h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$73

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SFO San Francisco

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/27

9:05 am-2:10 pm

2 stops6h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$74

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SFO San Francisco

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/31

6:00 am-7:16 am

Nonstop2h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$79

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SFO San Francisco

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 12/6

8:00 am-9:11 am

Nonstop2h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SFO San Francisco

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 12/6

7:45 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$89

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SFO San Francisco

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 11/27

6:00 am-8:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$101

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SFO San Francisco

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 1/1

6:00 am-7:16 am

Nonstop2h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - SFO San Francisco

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 1/5

7:45 am-9:01 am

Nonstop2h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Phoenix with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco (average of $172). Flying from Phoenix to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 60% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to San Francisco

The most flights from PH1 to SFO are scheduled on a Sunday (49 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Phoenix to San Francisco flights typically cost between $161 and $323 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $86 on Frontier (Dec 7-Dec 10).

How often are flights from Phoenix to San Francisco delayed?

About 27% of weekly flights between Phoenix and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.

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

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

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

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the last year, Frontier have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 25% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Phoenix to San Francisco is 34 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 day to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Phoenix to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Phoenix to San Francisco. 6 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Phoenix on a regular basis. Booking flights from Phoenix to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 27 inbound flights from Phoenix per day.

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

    A quick flight from Phoenix to San Francisco can take about 2h 15m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $117. Phoenix and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 650 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $58, Frontier will fly you from Phoenix to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $100 and $135, respectively. Frontier is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Phoenix to San Francisco are Frontier ($34), Alaska Airlines ($63), and Southwest ($70).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (85%), China Southern (82%) or SWISS (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to San Francisco is $51. On average you can expect to pay $836. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $88.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco (average of $172). Flying from Phoenix to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $281). 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 Phoenix to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$100Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$135Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$137Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$140Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$185Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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