What percentage of San Francisco to Phoenix flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 50.9% of flights from San Francisco to Phoenix have been direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed has been 2. This indicates that while direct options are common, a significant portion of available flights will include at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to Phoenix?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Phoenix has a median duration of 2 hours and 7 minutes, covering a distance of 1047 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are considerably longer. Historically, the median duration for a one-stop flight on this route has been 7 hours and 9 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How often do San Francisco to Phoenix flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Phoenix route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers on this route often have opportunities to find more favorable pricing. Price fluctuations are a common characteristic for this particular flight path, based on observations over a 30-day period.

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San Francisco to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

Fares for cheap flights from San Francisco to Phoenix typically range from $109 to $444, with a median price of $208. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route, and about 15% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, indicating a dynamic market for this popular route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix? The most affordable months to fly are July, with a median fare of $102, followed by August at $106, and September, where the median fare is $114. These months offer the lowest median prices, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Phoenix takes about 2h 7m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1047 kilometers. While some flights are direct, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with the remaining connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Phoenix

Regular price: $180 - $258

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range from San Francisco to Phoenix is $180 to $258. The current lowest deal is $100 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 17-Aug 19.

now $100

Low $180

High $258

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to PHX is January, with a median price of $118. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $457. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $118

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $457

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Phoenix

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$107

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$239

$127

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (AZA)

Breeze Airways

$276

$184

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (AZA)

Breeze Airways

$266

$184

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$214

$141

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$239

$144

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$242 → $107

56%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$234 → $100

57%

1 night

Aug 24 - Aug 25

$231 → $102

56%

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$232 → $103

56%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix

San Francisco - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares are below the typical level for SFO to PHX, with 15% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July, August, or September for the best prices

Historically, July ($102), August ($106), and September ($114) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 7m

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Phoenix takes 2h 7m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available for the SFO to PHX route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $100

Frontier Airlines offers a deal for $100 from August 17-19, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from SFO to PHX appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$75

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a convenient arrival airport for reaching Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~$75

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a good alternative, offering a wide range of domestic and some international connections, though with fewer direct flight options.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$189

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from San Francisco to Phoenix is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at approximately $147. Prices tend to be higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 7-13 days out averaging around $559. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance usually results in an average price of $160.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix is considered to be $109 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route has been $208, while prices in the upper quartile can reach up to $444.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix have been July, August, and September. In July, the median price was $102, followed by August at $106. September also offered competitive pricing with a median of $114. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $208, indicating these months offer significant savings.

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San Francisco to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Phoenix

Regular price: $180 - $258

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range from San Francisco to Phoenix is $180 to $258. The current lowest deal is $100 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 17-Aug 19.

now $100

Low $180

High $258

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix

January

Cheapest

Flights from $118

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $457

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Phoenix

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$107

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$239

$127

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (AZA)

Breeze Airways

$276

$184

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (AZA)

Breeze Airways

$266

$184

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$214

$141

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$239

$144

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$242 → $107

56%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$234 → $100

57%

1 night

Aug 24 - Aug 25

$231 → $102

56%

4 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 21

$232 → $103

56%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix