Can I fly direct from Phoenix to San Francisco?

Yes, direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco are commonly available. Historically, approximately 61.3% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter two stopovers. This indicates a strong preference for direct travel options on this route.

What's the flight time from Phoenix to San Francisco?

A direct flight from Phoenix to San Francisco typically takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes, which is a median duration of 128 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 6 hours and 32 minutes, or 392 minutes. The air distance between Phoenix and San Francisco is 1047 kilometers.

How often do Phoenix to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Phoenix to San Francisco route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities to secure better deals. The route is characterized by consistent price fluctuations, indicating that it is a dynamic market for flight deals.

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Phoenix to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

The journey from Phoenix to San Francisco covers a distance of 1047 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick trip, connecting two major cities.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Phoenix to San Francisco, fares typically range from $105 to $286, with a median price of $136. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. Approximately 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco, the data indicates that August is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $100. Other budget-friendly options include October, with a median of $110, and May, where the median fare is $114.

A typical journey from Phoenix to San Francisco takes about 2h 8m. This route has a mixed direct-flight share, with 61.3% of recent itineraries being non-stop. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to San Francisco

Regular price: $82 - $217

Prices for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco is between $82 and $217. The current lowest deal is $86 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 15-Oct 28.

now $86

Low $82

High $217

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco is September, with a median price of $114. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $235. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $114

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $235

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$276

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AZA - San Francisco

Phoenix (AZA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$433

$288

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$386

$237

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$225

$108

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$237

$108

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$234

$136

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$502 → $278

45%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$513 → $324

37%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$433 → $290

33%

2 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 26

$224 → $94

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco

Phoenix - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Phoenix to San Francisco are near the typical level at $86.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco, with a median price of $100.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 8m.

The typical direct flight from Phoenix to San Francisco takes 2h 8m, while connecting flights take 7h 1m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.3% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 61.3% of flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on the Phoenix to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a convenient option for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car, bus, or PHX Sky Train).

💸 Flights from ~$83

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$83

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a primary alternative to SFO, offering extensive domestic options and BART rail access.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car, BART)

💸 Flights from ~$130

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From PHX

Elite

Oct 17

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$804

$500

Save $304

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Business Class

From PHX

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Oct 26

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,077

$683

Save $394

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Business Class

From PHX

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Oct 21

San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,039

$680

Save $359

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Business Class

From PHX

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Oct 29

San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,063

$680

Save $383

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PHX

Elite

Oct 29

San Francisco, United States

75% AI deal score

$986

$680

Save $306

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PHX

Elite

Oct 29

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$964

$680

Save $284

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PHX

Elite

Oct 29

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$960

$680

Save $280

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PHX

Elite

Oct 21

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$961

$680

Save $281

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PHX

Elite

Oct 21

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$977

$680

Save $297

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PHX

Elite

Oct 21

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$974

$680

Save $294

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PHX

Elite

Oct 21

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$968

$680

Save $288

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From PHX

Elite

Oct 13

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$974

$683

Save $291

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $113. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out typically average around $268, while those booked within 0-6 days of travel can average up to $593. Planning ahead by at least 60 days can result in significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco was considered to be $105 or less. The median price for this route was $136 during the same period. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices falling below $286. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target fares around the $105 mark.

Historically, August has been one of the most affordable months to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco, with a median price of $100. October also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $110. While May had a median price of $114, it was also identified as the most expensive month on average across the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $136.

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Phoenix to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to San Francisco

Regular price: $82 - $217

Prices for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco is between $82 and $217. The current lowest deal is $86 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 15-Oct 28.

now $86

Low $82

High $217

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco

September

Cheapest

Flights from $114

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $235

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$276

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AZA - San Francisco

Phoenix (AZA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$433

$288

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$386

$237

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$225

$108

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$237

$108

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$234

$136

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$502 → $278

45%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$513 → $324

37%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$433 → $290

33%

2 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 26

$224 → $94

58%

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco

Phoenix - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Phoenix to San Francisco are near the typical level at $86.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco, with a median price of $100.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 8m.

The typical direct flight from Phoenix to San Francisco takes 2h 8m, while connecting flights take 7h 1m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.3% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 61.3% of flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on the Phoenix to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a convenient option for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car, bus, or PHX Sky Train).

💸 Flights from ~$83

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$83

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a primary alternative to SFO, offering extensive domestic options and BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

71% AI deal score

$974

$683

Save $291

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Phoenix to San Francisco

Phoenix to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco

Direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco

Phoenix - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 2h 8m.

61.3% of recent flights are direct.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Oct 26

Oct 21

Oct 29

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Oct 29

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

How much should a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco cost?

What's the best month to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco?

Can I fly direct from Phoenix to San Francisco?

What's the flight time from Phoenix to San Francisco?

How often do Phoenix to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Phoenix

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Phoenix to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco

Direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Phoenix to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco

Phoenix - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 2h 8m.

61.3% of recent flights are direct.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Oct 17

Oct 26

Oct 21

Oct 29

Oct 29

Oct 29

Oct 29

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

How much should a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco cost?

What's the best month to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco?