$45 Cheap Flights from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Popular airlines from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

Today's featured flight deals from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

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Cheap Flights from Phoenix to San Francisco (PHX-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $45 for one-way flights and $90 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
PHX
Phoenix
SFO
San Francisco
$90 Roundtrip, just found
$90
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from Phoenix to San Francisco, returning Sun, Nov 9, priced at $90 just found
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
PHX
Phoenix
SFO
San Francisco
$91 Roundtrip, just found
$91
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Phoenix to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $91 just found
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 11
PHX
Phoenix
SFO
San Francisco
$92 Roundtrip, just found
$92
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from Phoenix to San Francisco, returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $92 just found
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 14
PHX
Phoenix
SFO
San Francisco
$95 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$95
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Phoenix to San Francisco, returning Sun, Sep 14, priced at $95 found 15 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 5
PHX
Phoenix
SFO
San Francisco
$96 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$96
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 31 from Phoenix to San Francisco, returning Fri, Sep 5, priced at $96 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
PHX
Phoenix
SFO
San Francisco
$97 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from Phoenix to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $97 found 2 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
PHX
Phoenix
SFO
San Francisco
$109 Roundtrip, just found
$109
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from Phoenix to San Francisco, returning Sun, Nov 9, priced at $109 just found
United
Sat, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 19
PHX
Phoenix
SFO
San Francisco
$114 Roundtrip, just found
$114
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from Phoenix to San Francisco, returning Fri, Sep 19, priced at $114 just found
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 19
PHX
Phoenix
SFO
San Francisco
$119 Roundtrip, just found
$119
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from Phoenix to San Francisco, returning Fri, Sep 19, priced at $119 just found
Delta
Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
PHX
Phoenix
SFO
San Francisco
$183 Roundtrip, just found
$183
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Nov 12 from Phoenix to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $183 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $52 - $248 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near San Francisco

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $257
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $257
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $153
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $153
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Flights from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Sky Harbor Intl.
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$82
Distance
650 mi

Phoenix to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Phoenix to San Francisco are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Phoenix to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Phoenix to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Phoenix to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $45 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Phoenix to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Phoenix to San Francisco airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

*Terms apply.

 

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Grab a cheap one-way flight from $45 or cheap return flight from $90 from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
November is the least expensive month to fly from PHX to SFO. Planning your trip for the off-season is often the key to scoring lower fares.
Which airlines fly direct from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
You can fly nonstop from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with 5 carriers, including:

  • American Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
While prices may vary depending on when you travel, Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines are often frequently picked for flights between Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). You can also compare carriers on Expedia and use the "Sort by" filter to find the cheapest ticket for your PHX to SFO flight.
How many flights per day from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
When flying out of Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX), you can take your pick from an average of 11 daily direct flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The 8 AM departures from PHX to SFO are the top choice for many travelers. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you want to save on your trip, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from PHX to SFO?
Jet off on a Sunday if you're searching for the biggest selection of flights from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the earliest flight from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Take the earliest flight at around 7:25AM UTC-7, leaving from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX). You'll be traveling for around 2h 15m, reaching San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at approximately 8:40AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
It takes around 2 hours and 14 minutes to travel the 650 mi from PHX to SFO.
What airline has the least delays from PHX to SFO?
Consider booking with Lufthansa if you'd like to go straight from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) without any interruptions. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 100%. Want to be notified if anything changes? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Choose a flight from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations and delays. Later departures are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)?
Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) offers direct flights to San Francisco. These are some of the airports you can fly to without stopovers:

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Waiting until right before your break to book a flight from PHX to SFO generally means paying more. While it's possible to find some last-minute discounts, there's no guarantee. Keep your travel schedule open for the best chance of scoring a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a PHX to SFO flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a PHX to SFO flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better still, managing everything in one place takes the hassle out of planning your trip. Just secure your flights and choose from our wide range of hotels, then personalize your trip with other add-ons like activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you reserved your PHX to SFO flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the ticket type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, go to our Customer Service portal for more details.

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