What percentage of San Francisco to Phoenix flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 50.9% of flights from San Francisco to Phoenix are direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has been observed to be 2. This indicates that roughly half of the available options involve at least one stop. Travelers seeking direct routes should factor this percentage into their planning.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Francisco to Phoenix is approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes, covering a distance of 1047 kilometers. Flights with one stop typically have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 7 hours and 9 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with choosing a direct route over a connecting one.

How often do San Francisco to Phoenix flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the San Francisco to Phoenix route are classified as dropping frequently. This suggests that travelers may observe price fluctuations regularly across the trailing 30 days. The frequent nature of these price drops indicates opportunities for travelers to find more favorable fares if they monitor the route.

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San Francisco to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

Flights from San Francisco to Phoenix typically range from $109–$444, with a median price of $208. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level, and about 15% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating frequent opportunities for savings.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Phoenix, the most economical times to fly are typically during the summer and early fall. July stands out as the cheapest month, with a median fare of just $102. Following closely, August offers median fares around $106, and September presents a median of $114, making these months generally more affordable.

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 itineraries are non-stop, many travelers will experience a longer journey due to connections.

When considering direct flights from San Francisco to Phoenix, a meaningful share are non-stop, with approximately 50.9% of recent fares being direct. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Phoenix

Regular price: $138 - $230

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix is between $138 and $230. The current lowest deal is $92 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 6-Oct 17.

now $92

Low $138

High $230

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix 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

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Phoenix

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$159

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$264

$157

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$155

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$186

$140

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$186

$116

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$197

$131

One-way

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

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

$214 → $100

53%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$273 → $159

42%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$264 → $157

41%

4 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 13

$200 → $95

52%

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San Francisco - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $92.

Recent fares are below the typical level for the SFO to PHX route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July, August, or September for deals.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 7m.

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offered a $92 deal.

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $92 on the SFO to PHX route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from SFO to PHX appear frequently, with 15% good prices.

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 San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$75

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~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 useful alternative, offering a range of domestic and some international connections.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$279

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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 last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $217, and those booked 7-13 days in advance costing about $559. Even booking more than 60 days ahead, while better than last-minute, typically sees an average price of $160.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from San Francisco to Phoenix is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $109. The median price for this route over the past 90 days has been $208. Prices can vary significantly, with 75% of observed fares being $444 or less. By comparing potential fares to the $109 threshold, travelers can identify more favorable pricing.

Historically, the trailing 270 days show that July, August, and September have offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Phoenix. In July, the median price was $102, while August saw a median of $106. September also presented relatively low prices, with a median of $114. These months generally fall below the annual median price of $208 for this route.

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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: $138 - $230

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix is between $138 and $230. The current lowest deal is $92 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 6-Oct 17.

now $92

Low $138

High $230

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

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$159

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$264

$157

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$155

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$186

$140

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$186

$116

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Phoenix

San Francisco (SFO) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$197

$131

One-way

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

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

$214 → $100

53%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$273 → $159

42%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$264 → $157

41%

4 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 13

$200 → $95

52%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix

San Francisco - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $92.

Recent fares are below the typical level for the SFO to PHX route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July, August, or September for deals.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 7m.

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offered a $92 deal.

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $92 on the SFO to PHX route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from SFO to PHX appear frequently, with 15% good prices.

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 San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$75

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~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 useful alternative, offering a range of domestic and some international connections.

Phoenix, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Phoenix

San Francisco to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix

Direct flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix

San Francisco - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $92.

Fly in July, August, or September for deals.

Direct flights take 2h 7m.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines offered a $92 deal.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

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Oct 29

Oct 13

Oct 10

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

When should I buy San Francisco to Phoenix tickets?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Phoenix flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Phoenix?

What percentage of San Francisco to Phoenix flights are direct?

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

How often do San Francisco to Phoenix flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Phoenix from other cities

San Francisco to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix

Direct flights from San Francisco to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix

San Francisco - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $92.

Fly in July, August, or September for deals.

Direct flights take 2h 7m.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines offered a $92 deal.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

Sep 19

Sep 23

Oct 29

Oct 13

Oct 10

Sep 11

Oct 21

Dec 15

Oct 13

Sep 11

Dec 01

Dec 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

When should I buy San Francisco to Phoenix tickets?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Phoenix flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Phoenix?