Phoenix to San Francisco flights
Direct and connecting flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Phoenix to San Francisco take?
Flight time from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Phoenix to San Francisco?
Airline availability for PHX to SFO changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco?
Direct (nonstop) availability on PHX to SFO varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 26Last 90 days: none recorded
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- Horizon Air5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 5 sightings | No recorded events |
| United Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Horizon Air | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning PHX → SFO
PHX to SFO is a short-haul route of 1,046 km (650 mi). See the return SFO → PHX route.
Alternative airports near Phoenix: Scottsdale (SCF) — 23 km, Mesa (MSC) — 26 km, Phoenix (DVT) — 29 km.
Alternative airports near San Francisco: San Carlos (SQL) — 16 km, Half Moon Bay (HAF) — 16 km, Oakland (OAK) — 18 km.