Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Tempe, AZ from $19

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SFO — PHX
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Tempe

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to TM9 flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Tempe flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Tempe.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$248

One-way from

$19
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Tempe
One-way flight from San Francisco to Tempe

SFO - PHX

Price

$248 - $494

PHX

Temperature

55.4 - 95 °F

PHX

Rainfall

0 - 1.1 inches

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 27 days in advance to save up to 29% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 27 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Tempe 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $185, or $249 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

January can be a great time to fly to Tempe from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $197. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $69. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Tempe (SFO - TM9)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Tempe as you normally would.

Cheap Frontier flights from San Francisco to Tempe

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Cheap Delta flights from San Francisco to Tempe

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Cheap San Francisco to Tempe flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Tempe from San Francisco

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Reviews of airlines servicing Tempe

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Delta and American Airlines from San Francisco to Tempe to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

Breeze Airways
7.4
Good
12 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We were rebooked from our original 7 am flight to a 9:25 am flight. We tried but could not get seat assignments upon online check-in. At the airport, the security officer almost did not let us through to the gate, since our boarding pass had no QR code and said "seat assignment at the gate." When we made it to the gate and asked for seat assignments, the gate agents kept telling us that they were not authorized to assign us seats and that we would be assigned seats 30 mins prior to departure. They referred us to the service center that would not help either. Since they also said that the flight was full, we were left in doubt if we were going to make it onto this flight. Finally, after everybody else's seats had been assigned, about 15 mins to departure they assigned us two separate seats. We could not sit together. Whoever designed seat assignment and boarding procedures at Alaska Airlines must have zero understanding of how to make such a process work smoothly and efficiently. We'll think twice before booking another flight with Alaska!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Tempe flights.

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

Located just 11.8 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 31 daily outbound flights to Tempe from 7 different airlines.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Tempe for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Tempe for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $40, but on average you can expect to pay $60.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Tempe for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Tempe under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tempe is less than $61.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Tempe for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Tempe within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Tempe?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Tempe on average per day?

On average 27 flights depart from San Francisco to Tempe per day.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 56% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 44% of flight departures

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tempe?

Departing from San Francisco to Tempe will take you 2h 03m. The distance between San Francisco and Tempe is about 653 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

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 (100%), Alaska Airlines (92%), Japan Airlines (90%).

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 $760, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $31. The most popular route (San Francisco - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), is priced around $69.

What does SFO to PHX mean?

San Francisco Airport is SFO and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is PHX. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Prescott Airport (PRC).

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Tempe

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Tempe choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$36Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$41Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$69Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$69Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Allegiant AirCheapest$108Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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American AirlinesCheapest$109Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$129Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Tempe

See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to Tempe
3%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
41%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
30%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
26%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Tempe

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to Tempe
Sunday32daily flights
Monday34daily flights
Tuesday32daily flights
Wednesday31daily flights
Thursday32daily flights
Friday35daily flights
Saturday25daily flights
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