Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix from $74

If you are unable to visit Phoenix during the month of July, then departing from San Francisco Bay Area during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $197.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Phoenix from San Francisco Bay Area is on a Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as $275. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco Bay Area because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $304.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Phoenix is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $182. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Phoenix, so prices are often more expensive at around $334 per ticket.

Fly from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl for the best San Francisco Bay Area - Phoenix flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Phoenix from San Francisco Bay Area when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Phoenix for around $220 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Phoenix from San Francisco Bay Area for as low as $177 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Delta, American Airlines, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix

American Airlines, Southwest and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Phoenix from San Francisco Bay Area according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Phoenix. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Phoenix on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

57 flights are operational daily from San Francisco Bay Area to Phoenix as of March 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 59% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

As of March 2026, 401 flights take off from San Francisco Bay Area and land in Phoenix each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sun, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.