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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 12:09 am and lands at 2:23 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 2:04 am.

The flight takes about 2h 14m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 2h 14m, covering 650 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco range from $163 to $317, with an average of $238 over the past 12 months. Anything below $163 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $238 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $211 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $240 for nonstop.

Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are:

• Frontier: 75% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 75% on time
• United Airlines: 74% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 7%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $105 to $876. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $90, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

One-stop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• San Diego (SAN) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $212 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $295, a difference of $83.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 35m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 6h 10m via San Diego (SAN).

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to San Francisco flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

American Airlines, United, and Alaska Airline all operate nonstop flights PHX—SFO daily, departing at different times throughout the day. Frontier, Delta, and United operate one stop flights throughout the day from PHX to SFO. These flights have layovers in cities such as Los Angeles (LAX), Denver (DEN), and Salt Lake City (SLC).

PHX welcomes active US military and their family members into their USO Arizona lounge at no charge. The USO is located on the east end of the 2nd level of Terminal 4. Open every day from 7 am to 3 pm, the lounge has amenities that include a kitchen, free snacks and beverages, sofas and chairs, a kids’ play area, large screen TVs, books, games, free Wi-Fi and computers.

Though there are less expensive places to park in lots surrounding the airport, lots with free shuttle service to the terminal, on-site long-term parking at PHX is convenient and available for a discount. If you book your parking spot online, you will be charged a discounted price. The on-site parking garage is open 24/7 and is just a short walk to your terminal.

PHX has built 4 different areas specifically designed to amuse children as they wait for their flight—and give mom and dad time to relax. A pre-security play area is in Terminal 4. There are three post-security play areas in Terminals 2, 3, and 4.