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

For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $34. Users have also found prices from $45 and $50 on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Tempe

The most flights from SFO to TM9 are scheduled on a Thursday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tempe ranges from 0.0 - 1.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Tempe when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tempe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tempe?

Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Tempe? While on average our users pay $692, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $73. The most popular route (San Francisco - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), is priced around $69.

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

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Tempe on time: Qantas Airways (96%), SWISS (83%), Qatar Airways (83%).

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

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

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

Located just 11.0 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Tempe from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tempe should be relatively easy as there are 19 daily outbound flights to Tempe from 7 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to TM9?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Tempe in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Tempe

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Tempe. 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

7.9

Good

13,109 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,109 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,109 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,211 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,109 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,408 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,109 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,193 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,109 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Frontier

5.5

Fair

2,519 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,109 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Tempe?
Located just 11.0 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Tempe from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tempe should be relatively easy as there are 19 daily outbound flights to Tempe from 7 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Tempe one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $34. Users have also found prices from $45 and $50 on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Tempe?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Tempe on time: Qantas Airways (96%), SWISS (83%), Qatar Airways (83%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tempe?
Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Tempe? While on average our users pay $692, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $73. The most popular route (San Francisco - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), is priced around $69.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Tempe that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Tempe flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Tempe?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Tempe.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Tempe?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Tempe by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Tempe

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$60	Average$210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$61	Average$372	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$117	Average$292	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$135	Average$365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$146	Average$313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$154	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$158	Average$248	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to TM9?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Tempe in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Tempe

The most flights from SFO to TM9 are scheduled on a Thursday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tempe

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Tempe. 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.

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Tempe?

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

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

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

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