Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 91 flights a week in July 2026. The 651-mile flight takes about 2h 6m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 651 mi · 1,048 km
- Flight time
- 2h 6m
- Airlines
- 5
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying PHX to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 28 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 196,342 | 2h 7m |
| American Airlines | 27 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 189,141 | 2h 4m |
| Southwest Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 138,453 | 1h 58m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 9 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 34,725 | 2h 20m |
| Frontier Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 47,372 | 2h 8m |
| Horizon AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 4,503 | 2h 5m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHX to SFO flight schedule
25 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:02am and the last at 9:10pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2449United Airlines | 7:02am | 9:10am | 27 | 36% |
| AA 4911American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:16am | 9:38am | 4 | 37% |
| AA 6430American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:20am | 9:38am | 27 | 52% |
| UA 2209United Airlines | 7:27am | 9:30am | 10 | 56% |
| WN 974Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 10:10am | 24 | 29% |
| UA 2100United Airlines | 8:57am | 11:05am | 21 | 38% |
| WN 1351Southwest Airlines | 10:00am | 12:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 2619United Airlines | 10:46am | 12:54pm | 16 | 64% |
| AA 2321American Airlines | 10:50am | 12:49pm | 27 | 52% |
| WN 3260Southwest Airlines | 11:10am | 1:15pm | 12 | 67% |
| AA 3199American Airlines | 11:45am | 1:50pm | 4 | 29% |
| UA 5985United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:12pm | 3:26pm | 21 | 43% |
| UA 1427United Airlines | 1:16pm | 3:19pm | 8 | 51% |
| F9 1191Frontier Airlines | 2:02pm | 4:06pm | 25 | 60% |
| AA 2013American Airlines | 2:04pm | 4:02pm | 27 | 52% |
| AA 2860American Airlines | 2:05pm | 4:05pm | 4 | 46% |
| WN 1308Southwest Airlines | 3:55pm | 5:55pm | 12 | 42% |
| WN 925Southwest Airlines | 4:00pm | 6:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1488Southwest Airlines | 4:15pm | 6:15pm | 8 | n/a |
| AA 2421American Airlines | 5:06pm | 7:05pm | 27 | 69% |
| AA 1613American Airlines | 5:08pm | 7:09pm | 4 | 53% |
| UA 2858United Airlines | 7:37pm | 9:41pm | 15 | 33% |
| UA 2837United Airlines | 7:47pm | 9:50pm | 10 | 24% |
| AA 686American Airlines | 8:23pm | 10:23pm | 8 | 45% |
| WN 4285Southwest Airlines | 9:10pm | 11:05pm | 16 | 38% |
Is PHX to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 64% of 4,807 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 3pm were the most punctual (76%), those around 7pm the least (48%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,666 | 64% | 28 min | 0.7% |
| United Airlines | 1,661 | 67% | 21 min | 0.4% |
| Southwest Airlines | 1,076 | 58% | 25 min | 0.4% |
| Frontier Airlines | 278 | 66% | 23 min | 1.1% |
| Alaska Airlines | 126 | 70% | 26 min | 6.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 144 | 95% | |
| 7am to 8am | 517 | 60% | |
| 8am to 9am | 447 | 71% | |
| 9am to 10am | 174 | 53% | |
| 10am to 11am | 497 | 66% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 289 | 66% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 288 | 54% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 399 | 60% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 296 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 264 | 72% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 378 | 65% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 221 | 73% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 284 | 48% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 259 | 53% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 160 | 56% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 144 | 56% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 341 | 45,427 | |
| September 2025 | 338 | 44,227 | |
| October 2025 | 371 | 49,775 | |
| November 2025 | 395 | 49,891 | |
| December 2025 | 425 | 56,006 | |
| January 2026 | 388 | 47,858 | |
| February 2026 | 382 | 48,822 | |
| March 2026 | 469 | 59,995 | |
| April 2026 | 432 | 54,017 | |
| May 2026 | 417 | 55,418 | |
| June 2026 | 384 | 48,489 | |
| July 2026 | 402 | 50,832 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.