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

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to San Francisco (PHX-SFO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$51 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PHX to SFO on Wed, Jul 1), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$63 departing on Sat, May 30 and returning on Sat, Jun 6.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Phoenix to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco?

  It takes about 2 hours 31 minutes to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco.

• When is the best time to book flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Phoenix to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Phoenix to San Francisco?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 68 flight per week flying from Phoenix to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA2209 (07:34)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?

  To find best deals on flights from Phoenix to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jul 1, with one-way flights priced at just US$51.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Phoenix to San Francisco on May 16, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$30.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Francisco from Phoenix?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (PHX-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

• Is there any time difference between Phoenix and San Francisco?

  The time difference between San Francisco and Phoenix is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Phoenix to San Francisco?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.