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$55+ Cheap flights from Tempe, AZ to San Francisco (SFO)

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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — SFO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Tempe to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tempe to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/133:31 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Mon 11/173:15 pmSFO - PHX
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$84
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/156:11 pmPHX - SFO
1 stop16h 22mFrontier
Mon 11/178:55 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$85
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/226:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/311:35 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$86
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:02 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Sun 1/49:56 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 02mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$87
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 12/54:23 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Mon 12/88:48 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$88
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 12/208:30 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 16mFrontier
Mon 1/128:09 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/411:35 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/83:31 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Sat 11/158:55 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$92
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/83:31 pmPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Wed 11/128:55 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$93
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 11mFrontier
Thu 12/46:00 amSFO - PHX
1 stop11h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$94

Cheap flight deals from Tempe to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tempe to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$84
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$55
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$161
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tempe to San Francisco 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tempe to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Tempe

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 11/15

10:57 am-10:27 pm

1 stop12h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

8:02 am-5:01 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$110

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/17

3:23 pm-4:39 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

10:46 am-1:53 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$120

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 11/11

3:31 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

8:55 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$123

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 11/11

3:31 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

8:55 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$125

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/4

8:50 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

6:59 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$130

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 2/28

4:47 pm-5:51 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

12:49 pm-3:47 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$131

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/3

7:56 pm-8:06 am

1 stop13h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

11:35 am-2:41 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$133

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/24

9:36 am-10:03 pm

1 stop13h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 12/27

10:41 am-1:43 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$142

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 1/30

6:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

9:55 am-2:20 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$146

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 12/1

6:25 am-7:33 am

Nonstop2h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

6:59 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$146

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Best time to book a flight from Tempe to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tempe to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tempe to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tempe to San Francisco (average of $38). Flying from Tempe to San Francisco 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 TM9 to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Tempe 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 October 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Tempe to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 72% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tempe to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.

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 October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from Tempe 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,220 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
11,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,220 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,243 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,220 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,996 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,220 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
11,034 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,220 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
3,123 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,220 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Tempe to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Tempe; the airport handles an average of 19 inbound flights from Tempe per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Tempe. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Tempe to San Francisco in 2h 16m. Fly via Frontier or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Tempe and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 650 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $55. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Tempe to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Tempe to San Francisco consider choosing Air China (94%), ANA (92%) or United Airlines (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Tempe to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $898, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $45. The most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $54.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tempe to San Francisco (average of $38). Flying from Tempe to San Francisco 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 6 airlines flying from Tempe to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tempe 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$53Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$68Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$107Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$117Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$125Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$129Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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