Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Phoenix from $177 SJC → PHX
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
The cheapest return found recently is $177 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Dec – 17 Dec, found today.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $177, 15 Dec to 17 Dec
- Usual return price
- $184 to $321
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $177 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $184 to $321.
Cheapest return found recently
$177
15 Dec – 17 Dec · Alaska Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Leaves 9:54 a.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 8 h 24 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
$452
2 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Leaves 10:35 a.m. · Return leaves 3:21 p.m. · 4 h 13 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$177 15 Dec – 17 Decfound todaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $155 to $557.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 4 Dec to 2 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec – 7 Dec | $190 | Frontier Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 17 Dec | $177 | Alaska Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | $452 | Southwest Airlines | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) → Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $177.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from San Jose to Phoenix
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 15 Dec – 17 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for San Jose to Phoenix?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 58% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (45 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $415 | $199 | +138% | 30 |
| 7–13 days | $377 | $199 | +117% | 23 |
| 14–29 days | $261 | $190 | +50% | 14 |
| 30–59 days | $174 | $155 | Cheapest seen | 31 |
| 90–179 days | $483 | $310 | +178% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → Phoenix
67 km from San Jose
$94
$83 less than flying from San Jose
15 Dec – 17 Dec · SFO → PHX · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found today
Oakland → Phoenix
61 km from San Jose
$169
$8 less than flying from San Jose
15 Dec – 17 Dec · OAK → PHX · out nonstop, back 1 stop
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Francisco → Phoenix
67 km from San Jose
$23
7 Dec · SFO → PHX · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Dec – 17 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from San Jose to Phoenix?
The cheapest return found recently is $177 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Dec to 17 Dec, found today. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $184 to $321.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Phoenix?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $177, 15 Dec to 17 Dec, found today.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose to Phoenix?
In 45 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 58% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from San Jose to Phoenix?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $452 with Southwest Airlines, 2 Jan 2027 to 4 Jan 2027, found yesterday.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Jose to Phoenix?
Between 4 Dec and 2 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 1 and Southwest Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work