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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Phoenix from $32

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Phoenix, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Phoenix, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Phoenix (SFO-PHX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Phoenix that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:43 am - 1:56 pmSFO-PHX
2h 13mnonstop
11:38 am - 1:50 pmPHX-SFO
2h 12mnonstop
$48Frontier
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Tue, Apr 30 - Tue, May 7
11:43 am - 1:56 pmSFO-PHX
2h 13mnonstop
11:38 am - 1:50 pmPHX-SFO
2h 12mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Wed, May 1 - Thu, May 2
11:43 am - 1:56 pmSFO-PHX
2h 13mnonstop
6:45 am - 11:33 amPHX-SFO
4h 48m1 stop
$59Frontier
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Wed, May 1 - Mon, May 6
12:58 am - 10:32 amSFO-PHX
9h 34m2 stops
8:20 am - 3:38 pmPHX-SFO
7h 18m1 stop
Mon, May 13 - Tue, May 21
5:50 am - 12:18 pmSFO-PHX
6h 28m1 stop
5:31 pm - 12:10 amPHX-SFO
6h 39m1 stop
$156Delta
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4
10:45 am - 4:30 pmSFO-PHX
5h 45m1 stop
5:10 pm - 11:26 pmPHX-SFO
6h 16m1 stop
$158Delta
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Wed, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 10
9:22 pm - 11:30 pmSFO-PHX
2h 08mnonstop
7:30 am - 9:41 amPHX-SFO
2h 11mnonstop
$165United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 27 - Tue, Apr 30
9:22 pm - 11:30 pmSFO-PHX
2h 08mnonstop
5:15 am - 7:26 amPHX-SFO
2h 11mnonstop
$170United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 27 - Mon, Apr 29
12:58 am - 10:35 amSFO-PHX
9h 37m2 stops
6:47 am - 11:30 amPHX-SFO
4h 43m1 stop
Fri, May 3 - Sun, May 5
6:41 pm - 8:42 pmSFO-PHX
2h 01mnonstop
6:20 pm - 11:16 pmPHX-SFO
4h 56m1 stop
$199American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 10

Flights from San Francisco to Phoenix - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Phoenix flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Francisco to Phoenix.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Phoenix cost $41 and was between San Francisco and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $69.

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Phoenix clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Phoenix on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix is January, where tickets cost $133 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $218 and $210 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Phoenix, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 34 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Phoenix?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Francisco to Phoenix were found on Frontier ($48) and Delta ($156). Frontier proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $32.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Francisco and Phoenix?

American Airlines connects San Francisco to Phoenix with up to 6 flights per day. United Airlines also offers 6 flights per day, while Southwest follows with 3 flights per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Phoenix?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix.
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to Phoenix. They are: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $45 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Phoenix per day?

Each day, there are between 17 and 20 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Phoenix, with an average flight time of 2h 04m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. Each week, there are 128 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Phoenix?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix take?

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Phoenix. The quickest journey takes 1h 50m.

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Cheapest flight

$32
Flight from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Phoenix based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Phoenix?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix was $32 for a one-way ticket and $48 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Phoenix?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Phoenix?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Phoenix?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Phoenix, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    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 Phoenix.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix from San Francisco 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 Phoenix?

    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 to Phoenix with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 to Phoenix from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Phoenix?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Phoenix, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Phoenix

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

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Nonstop returns

Phoenix to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +18 more

ANA, Air Canada, +19 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Phoenix found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/4Sat
nonstopFrontier
2h 13mSFO-PHX
$32
5/2Thu
nonstopFrontier
2h 13mSFO-PHX
$34
4/27Sat
2 stops
38h 08mSFO-PHX
$67
5/1Wed
1 stop
27h 34mSFO-AZA
$71
5/28Tue
1 stopDelta
6h 28mSFO-PHX
$78
6/5Wed
1 stopDelta
6h 28mSFO-PHX
$84
5/11Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
23h 06mSFO-AZA
$117
5/12Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 31mSFO-AZA
$137
5/21Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
11h 40mSFO-PHX
$147
8/20Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
12h 45mSFO-PHX
$161

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/21Sun
nonstopFrontier
2h 05mSFO-PHX
4/24Wed
nonstopFrontier
2h 12mPHX-SFO
$73
4/17Wed
nonstopFrontier
2h 13mSFO-PHX
4/24Wed
nonstopFrontier
2h 12mPHX-SFO
$83
4/21Sun
nonstopFrontier
2h 05mSFO-PHX
4/30Tue
multi-stopFrontier
4h 43mPHX-SFO
$84
4/20Sat
nonstop
2h 12mSFO-PHX
4/30Tue
nonstop
2h 12mPHX-SFO
$185
4/20Sat
nonstop
2h 12mSFO-PHX
4/22Mon
multi-stop
4h 48mPHX-SFO
$202
4/20Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 05mSFO-PHX
4/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 08mPHX-SFO
$231
4/20Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 08mSFO-PHX
4/22Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 11mPHX-SFO
$235
4/20Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 05mSFO-PHX
4/20Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 11mPHX-SFO
$265
4/21Sun
multi-stopBreeze Airways
13h 27mSFO-PHX
5/2Thu
multi-stopBreeze Airways
7h 51mPHX-SFO
$272
4/19Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 08mSFO-PHX
4/22Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 11mPHX-SFO
$275

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San Francisco - Phoenix Flights

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

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