Domestic route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Phoenix
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). 650 miles, 1h 45m nonstop.
SFO to PHX at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 650 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN7 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 30all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- November 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday21% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
San Francisco to Phoenix
Round trips from $71
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Nov 4.
Cheapest month: November 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying San Francisco to Phoenix
7 airlines fly nonstop with 30 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueConnecting via LAX · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)B61 airline
- Las Vegas (LAS)NK1 airline
Which airport should I use?
San Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly SFO to PHX nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 21% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
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Search San Francisco to PhoenixSan Francisco to Phoenix: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Phoenix?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX) takes about 1h 45m gate to gate, covering 650 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to PHX?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX), with 30 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX and LAS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Phoenix?
Over the next six months, November 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX), starting at $71 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Phoenix flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Phoenix?
Phoenix is in the same time zone as San Francisco, so there is no clock change. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and PHX on America/Phoenix time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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