Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 650

miles

1,046

kilometers

565

nautical miles

🕐 1h 44m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (299°)

Direction

🌍 -1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	650	+390	1,040 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	650	+390	1,040 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	650	+325	975 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	650	+325	975 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	650	+650	1,300 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	650	+325	975 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in San Francisco, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PHX to SFO route connects Phoenix, United States with San Francisco, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 650 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 299° from Phoenix. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix, United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 650 miles (1,046 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from PHX to SFO typically take around 1h 44m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 650 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.