Cheap flights Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco Bay Area (SFO)
Phoenix to San Francisco Bay Area is a 771-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | PHX → SFO | $219 | $102 | $321 |
| Cheapest combo | PHX → SFO | $219 | $102 | $321 |
Departure airports near Phoenix
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SFO | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHX — Phoenix | 4.4 mi / 7m | $66 | $219 | $284 |
| AZA — Mesa | 30.4 mi / 36m | $75 | $240 | $315 |
| TUS — Tucson | 133.3 mi / 2h 7m | $111 | $250 | $360 |
Arrival airports near San Francisco Bay Area
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from PHX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO — San Francisco | 12.9 mi / 18m | $37 | $219 | $256 |
| OAK — Oakland | 13.6 mi / 19m | $38 | $236 | $274 |
| SJC — San Jose | 46.3 mi / 48m | $109 | $223 | $332 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 771 miles, 12h 54m, and an estimated $135 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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