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The things to know before you go.Cheapest flight found | $62 |
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Cheapest month to fly | May |
Average flight time | 2 hrs, 7 mins |
Most popular airline | American Airlines |
Average flights per week | 471 |
Finding cheap flights from Phoenix to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions
Phoenix to San Francisco
America’s sixth most populous city has long been associated with the retirement lifestyle – gifted with hot and sunny summers, world-class golf resorts, and a plethora of amazing neighborhoods. It’s no wonder why so many people from the north decide to move to Phoenix each year.
The desert climate in Arizona is definitely thought of as a blessing for those who are accustomed to cold, snowy winters. For these reasons and for the fact that the state’s capital is an economic hub in the region, particularly with regards to the high-tech industry, its population has now reached 1.5 million.
San Francisco is located 654 miles to the Northwest of Phoenix, and features a much more temperate climate. The core of California’s Bay Area has sports a lot cooler temperature in the summertime, and this is often a welcome retreat for Arizona visitors. Continental Airlines, United Airlines, and US Airways all provide direct flights from Phoenix to San Francisco, with trip times averaging 2 hours.
Taking to the Skies from Sky Harbor
One of the largest commercial, public-use airports in the American Southwest, Sky Harbor International is situated a few miles southeast of Phoenix’ downtown district. Having transported 40 million foreign and domestic passengers in 2014, the airfield is ranked among the top 10 in the United States.
The volume of cargo processed through the facility is just as impressive, with 800 tons moving to and from on a daily basis. Both US Airways and Southwest Airlines have sizable operations at Sky Harbor. Phoenix Sky Train, the Terminal 3 Modernization Plan, and expansion of Terminal 4 are all programs currently on the facility’s agenda.
Staying in San Fran: Tips for a fun time
San Francisco is the definitive economic, commercial, and cultural center of Northern California. Despite taking up an impressive 47 square miles, the city has one of the highest population densities in the country; only New York has more people per square mile.
Every trip to San Fran should include a tour of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Other noteworthy local sites and attractions include the Palace of Fine Arts, Lands End, The Exploratorium, Crissy Field, and the San Francisco Opera House.
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