Cheap flights from San Jose to Phoenix

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Cheapest round-trip flights $180
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Phoenix is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight $96
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 28
The cheapest one-way flight from San Jose to Phoenix is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights $309
American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Jose to Phoenix is currently $309
Last-minute weekend getaway $256
Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Jose to Phoenix is currently $256
Cheapest business class flights $428
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Jose to Phoenix is currently $428
Fastest flight 1 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Jose to Phoenix takes 1 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Phoenix is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–210
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $250–500

Popular airlines from San Jose to Phoenix

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $309
    Typical price: $205–485
    41 weekly nonstop flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
    1517 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $309
    Typical price: $215–530
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
    70 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
  • Alaska
    from $293
    Typical price: $225–520
    203 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
  • Delta
    from $329
    Typical price: $275–600
    136 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
  • United
    from $495
    Typical price: $440–980
    32 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
  • Frontier
    from $180
    Typical price: $180–560
    14 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PHX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near San Jose

  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 13 min 2 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 42 min 33 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 1 min 94 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 43 min 32 mi

Popular airports near Phoenix

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
    Phoenix United States 12 min 3 mi
  • Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
    Phoenix United States 25 mi
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
    Tucson United States 1 hr 54 min 112 mi
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
    Phoenix United States 31 min 15 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose to Phoenix

The cheapest flights from San Jose to Phoenix are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $210.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $309, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $309, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $293, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $495, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Phoenix starts at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Thu, May 28.
1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from San Jose to Phoenix.
Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and dry. Summers (May–Sep) are very hot. Local events include the Phoenix Open professional golf tournament (late Jan–early Feb), the Arizona State Fair (Oct) and the Arizona National Livestock Show (Dec).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Jose to Phoenix.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Jose to Phoenix really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Jose to Phoenix.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 41 nonstop flights and 1,517 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Jose to Phoenix are:
  • American offers 21 nonstop flights and 70 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Alaska offers 203 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Delta offers 136 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • United offers 32 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Frontier offers 14 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Jose and Phoenix.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $309, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $309, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $293, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $329, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $495, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.
Southwest and American fly direct from San Jose to Phoenix.
  • There are 41 Southwest direct flights from San Jose to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 American direct flights from San Jose to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Phoenix at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
Southwest and American fly direct from San Jose to Phoenix.
  • There are 41 Southwest direct flights from San Jose to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 American direct flights from San Jose to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Jose to Phoenix on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Jose and Phoenix start at $309 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Jose to Phoenix, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Jose and Phoenix start at $428 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Jose and Phoenix start at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.
To book business class trips from San Jose to Phoenix, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Jose and Phoenix starts at $256 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Phoenix at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Jose to Phoenix, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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