Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How often are flights from Phoenix to San Francisco delayed?

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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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

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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 Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $100 and $105, respectively. Frontier is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 6

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

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The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Phoenix to San Francisco are Frontier ($35), Southwest ($61), and Alaska Airlines ($62).

Question 7

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

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The best time to book flights from Phoenix to San Francisco is 59 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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco (average of $171). Flying from Phoenix to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 9

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

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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.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to San Francisco

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The most flights from PH1 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Question 11

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Question 12

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to San Francisco is $87. On average you can expect to pay $1,645. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $82.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco consider choosing Air China (77%), China Southern (70%) or British Airways (69%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Frontier, United Airlines or American Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Phoenix to San Francisco.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 14 inbound flights from Phoenix per day.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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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 Phoenix to San Francisco.

Question 20

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

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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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$58	Average$171	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$100	Average$224	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$105	Average$269	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$114	Average$299	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$118	Average$324	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$131	Average$285	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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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 59 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 to San Francisco?

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

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

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.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to San Francisco

The most flights from PH1 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 in the evening 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 Monday 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.

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