San Francisco to Phoenix flights
Direct and connecting flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from San Francisco to Phoenix take?
Flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX) 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 San Francisco to Phoenix?
Airline availability for SFO to PHX 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 San Francisco to Phoenix?
Direct (nonstop) availability on SFO to PHX 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.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 27Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- Delta Air Lines5-yr attributed events: 52Last 90 days: none recorded
- Skyways Express5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| American Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Delta Air Lines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Skyways Express | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning SFO → PHX
SFO to PHX is a short-haul route of 1,046 km (650 mi). See the return PHX → SFO route.
Alternative airports near San Francisco: San Carlos (SQL) — 16 km, Half Moon Bay (HAF) — 16 km, Oakland (OAK) — 18 km.
Alternative airports near Phoenix: Scottsdale (SCF) — 23 km, Mesa (MSC) — 26 km, Phoenix (DVT) — 29 km.