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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Arizona

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Tucson
Tucson1 stop$301
Flagstaff
Flagstaff1 stop$452
Yuma
Yuma1 stop$431
Show Low
Show Low1 stop$403
Tucson
Tucson1 stop$301
Flagstaff
Flagstaff1 stop$452
Yuma
Yuma1 stop$431
Show Low
Show Low1 stop$403
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Arizona flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Arizona to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Arizona?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Arizona from San Francisco usually cost between $168 and $351 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $156 on Frontier (Oct 19-Oct 21).

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Arizona flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Arizona from San Francisco found in the last 5 days was to Phoenix, at $165 round-trip. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $165.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Arizona?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Arizona is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $233 on average. Morning departures are around 2% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Arizona is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $372.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Arizona?

No, with an average price for the route of $388, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Arizona is January, when tickets cost $237 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $325 and $319 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Arizona?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Arizona on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Arizona, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$82
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

FAQs - booking Arizona flights

  • Are there other airports near San Francisco that I can use for a flight to Arizona?

    From Oakland International Airport (OAK), you will find a direct flight available to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) aboard Southwest Airlines. If you head south of the center of San Francisco, you can depart from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), where you can make your way to Arizona on a one-stop flight aboard Southwest Airlines that arrives at Tucson International Airport (TUS) after a stop in Las Vegas (LAS).

  • What are some of the ticket types available aboard Southwest Airlines?

    Southwest Airlines offers diverse ticket types to cater to various passenger preferences. The "Wanna Get Away" fare provides lower prices with certain restrictions, while the "Anytime" fare offers flexibility with refundable tickets and same-day changes. For added benefits like priority boarding and extra Rapid Rewards points, passengers can opt for the "Business Select" fare. Each ticket type comes with different features, accommodating the needs and priorities of travelers, making Southwest Airlines a flexible choice for a range of passengers.

  • What is the best way for me to get to the Grand Canyon from San Francisco?

    Traveling from San Francisco to the Grand Canyon by air involves booking a flight to either Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) or Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Although direct flights to FLG may be limited, PHX offers more flight options. Upon arrival, whether in Flagstaff or Phoenix, various ground transportation options, such as shuttle services or car rentals, can be utilized to reach the Grand Canyon. The drive from Flagstaff takes approximately 1h 30min to 2 hours, while the drive from Phoenix is about 3h 30min to 4 hours.

  • If my kids are flying alone on a trip from San Francisco to Arizona, what is a good airline choice?

    American Airlines offers a thorough service to ensure the safe travel of solo passengers aged 5 to 14. The program encompasses dedicated check-in, assistance through security, and continuous supervision during the flight. Trained American Airlines staff escorts minors from check-in to their assigned guardian at the destination. Additional fees and specific guidelines are applicable.  

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Arizona?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Arizona.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Arizona?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to Arizona is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Arizona?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from San Francisco to Arizona with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Arizona?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from San Francisco to Arizona up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Arizona

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Francisco to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $98 one-way - $171 round-trip
  • A really fast way to get from San Francisco to Arizona is to take one of the nonstop flights offered aboard either United Airlines, American Airlines, or Southwest Airlines from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) that arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
  • If you are traveling to the beautiful desert city of Tucson, you should consider taking the direct flight available between San Francisco International Airport and Tucson International Airport (TUS) on United Airlines.
  • Travelers looking to visit some of the rugged terrain found in the Flagstaff area can avail themselves of flights aboard American Airlines that depart from San Francisco International Airport and arrive at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) after a stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
  • Travelers planning on an early morning departure from San Francisco for a flight to Arizona might consider staying at the Grand Hyatt at the San Francisco International Airport since it sits right on the airport grounds and has a connection to all the terminal buildings via the airport's AirTrain system.
  • If you are going to be traveling on a flight aboard American Airlines from San Francisco International Airport, a fantastic place to wait for your flight is in the American Airlines Admirals Club location that you will find inside Concourse B of Terminal 1.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Arizona

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Arizona? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4208 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Southwest has been a nightmare. Delayed flights, missed connections, systems down. Never again am I flying southwest.

2.0 MediocrePhilip, Sep 2026
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Southwest has been a nightmare. Delayed flights, missed connections, systems down. Never again am I flying southwest.

I think Southwest is the number one airline that anyone can fly I have flown for the first time Frontier and what a joke and their customer service United was a very strange experience I'm only sticking to Southwest from here on out for sure

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I used to fly SWA all the time. I know the crew has their little acts that are often fun, and entertaining. On this flight one of the crew was just not nice. Very surprising.

The flight was delayed for almost an hour. We sat on the tarmac. There was no announcement. Not by the pilot or the crew. And for some reason, there was no beverage service, so even though it was a short flight, we had sat on the tarmac and the extra hour delay made me understandably thirsty. Water would’ve been nice if they had offered it. And for the first time, I forgot to bring my own water bottle. Reminder to bring your own water bottle because you never know if you’re going to get a beverage.

It was a new plane with larger overhead bins & charging ports at the seats.

Boarding was well organized, seats comfortable & it was a very pleasant flight

Low cost, but I think I really wanted an aisle seat, and I could not easily get one. The return leg might be easier.

Trip from SNA to SFO and back was riddled with DELAYS.

Flight there was massively delayed but never updated on the app. Flight home was massively delayed but also never reported until after we arrived at the airport.

Gate agent and flight crew were amazing! Only issue was landing and waiting on the run way for 30 mins to deplane.

It was all a wonderful experience. I hate to fly and I hate to travel yet. This was a very pleasurable event. Thank you.

Flight cancelled originally with no email informing me of the change. Rebooked for the next day and that flight was delayed with no update on the app.

Sat next to toilet after booking with kayak. Last seat last row

Poor transfer conditions at LAX almost missed flight. Long walk and delayed shuttle ..avoid at all costs

The plane was freezing. A few other customers mentioned how they can’t get their temperature right on their flights lately.

This was an auto-rebook due to being delayed from an earlier UA connecting flight. The boarding was fine, but they sat me in a middle seat when my original booking was a window seat. Overall, the flight was fine as it still got me to my final destination.

Sitting in coach even in the larger leg space is extremely uncomfortable and the staff pay no attention.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Absolute disaster. Rude, uncooperative staff. Staff ignores and pretends you don’t exist when you are asking them a question. Erroneous departure gate and baggage claim information. Equipment not working for purchase of drinks. Overly expensive baggage check-in fees. Overly crowded. Dirty airplane. Passengers coughing incessantly as if they were being gassed. Circled airport in flight several times and waited on the tarmac for 1.5 hours. The worst experience ever. Consider another industry. The travel industry is not for you.

Little communication with passengers after sitting over 1 hour for a maintenance issue Then we had to deplane- no crew communication Poor gate information after deplaned WiFi would not connect AT ALL

Flight attendant made the flight very enjoyable. He was courteous and gave great care to the passengers

Not good. Flight crew, was not friendly and just shoved stuff at us. Not the way I like to travel.

Aside from the little delay, overall was flight good. Made it safely. Thanks!

Over the course of 7 months of travel, I can count on my hand the number of times the flight has departed on time. Majority of the instances have been related to non-weather reasons. Would not recommend flying this Airline

The plane was spartan, the seats not that comfortable. It was like flying a super low budget airline. They charged for coffee!!! I have never, ever experienced that before.

I had no problems but the changing of planes that I was supposed to be on was confusing. Maybe it would be helpful to let people know your flight changed. Not everyone understands airports or how flying works.

Flight was delayed multiple times without giving any particular reason and the only thing that was communicated was that 'Aircraft is getting ready'. I was stuck at SFO airport for 15 hours and finally took Southwest Airlines flight back home to Dallas.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

I really didn't like anything. Paid for my checked luggage online ($79) and then was told that I would have to paid another $79 for my carry on. Was not allowed to enter the terminal until 3 hours before my flight and when I finally was allowed to check my bag and enter, my flight was delayed 3 times. When I finally landed, we were all instructed to "run off the plane" as they had to do a quick turn around to Las Vegas. Me and several of my flying companions will never fly Frontier again.

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

I loked walking out on the tarmac to board and no first class. I didn't like that they have no snacks or onboard wifi to bide your time.

It was a redeye flight, so every passenger just wanted to sleep, but through the entire flight, the flight crew made announcements over the loudspeaker at maximum volume every few minutes making sleep impossible. For example: it’s 2am, and the crew decides to give an extremely detailed announcement about snacks and beverages for sale. And 3am is the perfect time to wake up everyone with a lengthy announcement about how to get a coffee refill and how to take advantage of new offer from frontier for a credit card.

While booking it was not obvious that I had to pay for carryon. Realized it only during check-in. Overall, meh!

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

After 5 hours of delay, they cancelled the flight. Very disappointed

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

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