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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:07 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 11:27 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 07m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport takes 2h 07m, 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 San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport range from $192 to $365, with an average of $273 over the past 12 months. Anything below $192 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $273 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $237 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $275 for nonstop.

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

• United Airlines: 85% on time
• American Airlines: 84% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 75% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 80% 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 Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 38%, evening flights for 15%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $155 to $1,080. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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 San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $84, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• NU Car
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Dollar

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

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

• San Diego (SAN) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $246 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $290, a difference of $44.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Hollywood Burbank (BUR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 02m, compared with 4h 43m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 5h 24m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Some of the most popular sights in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and Camelback Ranch. These are among the most viewed places in Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport 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.

Leave your car at San Francisco Airport during your time in Phoenix and choose from one of the long-term parking lots available. There is a garage as well as a lot, and both cost approximately $25 per 24h. Shuttle buses connect the parking lot with the airport and run 24/7.

The PHX Sky Train not only connects the terminals, but also operates between the airport and the 44th Street and Washington Station. From there, the Valley Metro Rail is your quick and convenient connection to Phoenix. A ride on the metro costs approximately $2 per trip and ticket machines are positioned at the station.

There is no onsite hotel possibility at Phoenix airport, but plenty of nearby hotels guarantee a comfy bed after your arrival. A 5m drive from the airport, the Aloft Phoenix Airport offers a free airport shuttle and a 24h front desk. Another option is the equally close Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport.

Your furry friends may want to stretch their legs too after the flight from San Francisco to Phoenix, so head to the many pet relief areas dotting the Phoenix airport. One pet patch is located east of terminal 2, and another is at terminal 3 on the first floor. Among some others, there is also a pet relief station at terminal 4 on the first floor.