Cheap Flights from SJC to PHX: When to Fly from San Jose to Phoenix

The cheapest times to fly from SJC to PHX are

• January 1st to February 25th
• July 30th to February 25th (except the weeks of November 19th, November 26th, December 17th, and December 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from SJC to PHX is early December. Prices can be as high as $442 for Sunday flights during mid to late November, or as low as $197 for Wednesday flights around early December.

When to Fly to Phoenix

Flying from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) will usually cost between $197 to $287 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $203. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid to late November, with an average price of $302. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $99 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $222 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SJC to PHX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SJC to PHX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the SJC to PHX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from San Jose. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.22, which is below average.

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $35 (14%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $213. Return trip prices are from the PHX to SJC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SJC to PHX can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 6 minutes may be realistic.

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from SJC to PHX while comparing.

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SJC to PHX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 8 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Singapore Airlines, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 620 miles or 998 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SJC to PHX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SJC to PHX flight is about 2 hour 6 minutes.

How many flights go between San Jose, CA and Phoenix, AZ?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 68 available flights from SJC to PHX.

Airport Location Info

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from SJC to PHX tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 18% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 25% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave PHX heading for SJC about 6 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Phoenix, AZ is about 2 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 3 minutes late
• American: 10 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.