Cheap flights from San Jose to Phoenix

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Cheapest round-trip flights $183
Alaska 1 stop 13 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Phoenix is currently $183
Cheapest one-way flight $80
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Sun, May 3
The cheapest one-way flight from San Jose to Phoenix is currently $80
Cheapest nonstop flights $283
American Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Jose to Phoenix is currently $283
Last-minute weekend getaway $589
Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Jose to Phoenix is currently $589
Cheapest business class flights $460
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Jose to Phoenix is currently $460
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 July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–210
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $230–385

Popular airlines from San Jose to Phoenix

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $253
    Typical price: $195–475
    41 weekly nonstop flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
    1438 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $283
    Typical price: $205–520
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
    51 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
  • Alaska
    from $218
    Typical price: $225–550
    144 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
  • Delta
    from $303
    Typical price: $245–580
    120 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
  • United
    from $465
    Typical price: $440–980
    31 weekly connecting flights
    SJC - PHX Every day
  • Frontier
    from $215
    Typical price: $185–540
    12 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 41 min 25 mi
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
    Tucson United States 1 hr 53 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 Alaska from $183. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $253, flying from May 1 to May 4.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $283, flying from May 9 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $218, flying from May 8 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $303, flying from May 9 to May 11.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $465, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $215, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Jose to Phoenix starts at $183 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Sun, May 3.
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 1,438 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 28 nonstop flights and 51 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Alaska offers 144 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Delta offers 120 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • United offers 31 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
  • Frontier offers 12 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 Alaska from $183. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $253, flying from May 1 to May 4.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $283, flying from May 9 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $218, flying from May 8 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $303, flying from May 9 to May 11.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $465, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Jose to Phoenix is $215, flying from May 7 to May 11.
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 28 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 $589 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
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 28 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 $283 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 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 $460 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Jose and Phoenix start at $183 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
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 $589 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Jose and Phoenix at price $589 is offered by Southwest from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
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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