Can I fly direct from Phoenix to San Francisco?

Yes, direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco are commonly available. Historically, direct flights accounted for 61.3% of all available options across the trailing quarter. For travelers who prefer not to make a stop, this route offers a high probability of finding a non-stop journey. When connecting flights are taken, they typically involve two stopovers.

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

The typical direct flight time from Phoenix to San Francisco is approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes, covering a distance of 1047 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 6 hours and 32 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey, with direct options offering a significantly shorter travel experience.

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 indicates that travelers often have opportunities to find more affordable fares. The route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations, suggesting that monitoring prices can be beneficial for securing a good deal.

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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 flight. This route offers a variety of options for travelers, balancing direct connections with itineraries that include stops. Understanding the typical journey characteristics can help in planning your trip effectively.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Phoenix to San Francisco, fares typically range from $105–$286, with a median price of $136. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for the lowest prices. Approximately 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that competitive deals do appear, but they may require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco? The most economical months to fly are August, with a median fare of $100, followed by October at $110, and May at $114. These months present the best opportunities to secure lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

A typical journey from Phoenix to San Francisco takes approximately 2h 8m. This duration reflects the median flight time, and it is important to note that this route has a meaningful share of non-stop options. While 61.3% of recent fares are for direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco, most itineraries that include connections typically involve 2 stopovers, which can significantly extend the overall travel time.

Regarding connections, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. Specifically, 61.3% of recent fares were for direct flights. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which will naturally extend the overall travel duration beyond the direct flight time.

How much is a round trip from Phoenix to San Francisco

Regular price: $204 - $294

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

The regular price range for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco is between $204 and $294. The current lowest deal is $98 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 12-Sep 14.

now $98

Low $204

High $294

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from PHX to SFO 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

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$255

$135

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$251

$106

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$225

$106

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$233

$102

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$103

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$139

$107

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$285 → $102

64%

2 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 14

$280 → $98

65%

2 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 12

$280 → $100

64%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

$282 → $102

64%

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Phoenix - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Phoenix to San Francisco are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $114.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 8m

The median flight time for a direct flight between PHX and SFO is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.3% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 61.3% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices appear frequently

Deals for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco appear frequently.

Phoenix main airports to depart from

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$77

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway (AZA)

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport offers an alternative departure point for your trip to San Francisco.

📍 ~42 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$206

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 city center (reachable by car, bus, rail)

💸 Flights from ~$75

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a close alternative to San Francisco, offering extensive domestic flights and BART access.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car or public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$122

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, booking flights from Phoenix to San Francisco 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was around $113. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $593. For optimal savings, consider securing your ticket well over two months before your intended travel date.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco is considered to be around $105 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $136. While 75% of prices were $286 or less, aiming for a fare at or below the $105 threshold typically represents a favorable deal.

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 of $110. While May had a median price of $114, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, with the annual median price for the route being $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: $204 - $294

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

The regular price range for flights from Phoenix to San Francisco is between $204 and $294. The current lowest deal is $98 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 12-Sep 14.

now $98

Low $204

High $294

The cheapest time to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from PHX to SFO 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

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$255

$135

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$251

$106

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$225

$106

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$233

$102

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$103

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PHX - San Francisco

Phoenix (PHX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$139

$107

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$285 → $102

64%

2 nights

Sep 12 - Sep 14

$280 → $98

65%

2 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 12

$280 → $100

64%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

$282 → $102

64%

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