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$177 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Phoenix

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 José to Phoenix departing on 8/31. 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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Cheap Flights from San José to Phoenix (SJO-PHX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Phoenix

Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
12:12 pm - 10:02 pmSJO-PHX
10h 50m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 7:42 pmPHX-SJO
13h 37m2 stops
$325American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:02 pmSJO-PHX
17h 02m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:07 am - 7:42 pmPHX-SJO
9h 35m1 stop
$326American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pmSJO-PHX
14h 15m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 7:42 pmPHX-SJO
12h 07m2 stops
$331American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:51 pmSJO-PHX
15h 51m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 7:42 pmPHX-SJO
13h 37m2 stops
$332American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 17
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4:13 pm - 8:01 amSJO-PHX
16h 48m1 stop
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9:32 am - 11:52 pmPHX-SJO
13h 20m1 stop
Fri, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 12
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4:13 pm - 8:01 amSJO-PHX
16h 48m1 stop
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9:32 am - 11:52 pmPHX-SJO
13h 20m1 stop
Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
Southwest Logo
8:50 am - 6:55 pmSJO-PHX
11h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 6:55 pmPHX-SJO
11h 50m1 stop
$354Southwest
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:12 amSJO-PHX
20h 42m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 12:26 pmPHX-SJO
25h 26m2 stops
$379United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:15 pmSJO-PHX
8h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 7:37 pmPHX-SJO
7h 52m1 stop
$384United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 21
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 10:49 pmSJO-PHX
10h 14m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:55 pm - 11:53 amPHX-SJO
10h 58m1 stop
$424Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Phoenix flights

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San José to Phoenix, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San José, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, 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 José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $486 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $652 and $604 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$177
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San José to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Phoenix based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San José to Phoenix flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport was $177 for a one-way ticket and $325 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Phoenix.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Phoenix?

    San José and Phoenix are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San José from San José Juan Santamaria Intl and will be arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Phoenix, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Phoenix are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $537 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $498 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José 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 José to Phoenix.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix from San José 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 José 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 José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and PHX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San José 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 José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top 4 airlines serving from San José to Phoenix

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4287 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

6.0 GoodDavid, Jun 2025BWI - COS
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Boarding was tough as we had to take a bus out to the plane and walk up a lot of stairs. Difficult with heavy carry-ons that said I got an entire empty row of seats, which was excellent for an international flight. Food was very mediocre but happy with the comfort so not complaining.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

Delta is better for short flights and very low need for customer service. Avoid for longer flights

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Excellent service despite turbulence during the flight. Flight attendants were remarkable!

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

I miss the screens they used to have for the long flights. I use a Kendal and it doesn’t work well with there WiFi. I tried my cell and the wifi was not good for it either this is the free wifi.

Update departure times in a more timely manner. We are not boarding on time if the plane isn’t arriving until after our scheduled departure time.

Very friendly and efficient and smooth boarding. We were even way early arriving at my destination. Thank you.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

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!

The seats were crammed and the guy in front of me wouldn't stop reclining. If AA is cramming extra rows in, they need to take away the reclining in coach. My knees were smashed for 4 1/2 hours and I was very close to confronting the passenger in front of me.

What, first class and not even a cup of coffee before landing at 5 am in First Class? Really?

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

Customer service in first class does not exist on American Airlines

Flight was delayed due to a steering issue with plane. The delay caused me to miss the connecting flight. The delay caused me to spend an extra 21 hours in airports and flights to get to my destination. The plane issue obviously should have been found and fixed before we even boarded. Ridiculous.

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