Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 651 miles (1,048 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Fresno, Bakersfield and Las Vegas and more.
How many miles PHX to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 4 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PHX to SFO
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PHX to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
PHX to SFO with one stop
29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Fresno (FAT)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Bakersfield (BFL)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Monterey (MRY)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)American Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Ontario (ONT)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Burbank (BUR)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via San Luis Obispo (SBP)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more the whole way
+2+3 - Via Santa Ana (SNA)Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Santa Barbara (SBA)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Carlsbad (CLD)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Sacramento (SMF)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1+1
- Via Reno (RNO)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
PHX to SFO: common questions
How many miles does PHX to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Avianca LifeMiles (7,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PHX to SFO?
American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Phoenix from San Francisco by plane?
Phoenix (PHX) and San Francisco (SFO) are 651 miles (1,048 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PHX to SFO award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Phoenix and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Fresno (FAT), Bakersfield (BFL), Las Vegas (LAS), Monterey (MRY) and Palm Springs (PSP). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Las Vegas.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.