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Phoenix.Rs18,405 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Dec.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs18,405, select.
Phoenix.Rs18,960 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs18,960, select.
Phoenix.Rs19,282 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs19,282, select.
Phoenix.Rs20,212 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs20,212, select.
Phoenix.Rs20,245 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs20,245, select.
Phoenix.Rs22,036 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs22,036, select.
Phoenix.Rs22,076 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs22,076, select.
Phoenix.Rs22,115 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Jose International on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs22,115, select.

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San Jose to Phoenix: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRs18,405
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time1 hr, 56 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week136

Finding cheap flights from San Jose to Phoenix: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor, Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal, Phoenix-Deer Valley, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose to Phoenix is Rs40,424. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 56 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose to Phoenix.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from San Jose to Phoenix.
As of September 2025, there are 136 flights per week flying from San Jose to Phoenix.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Phoenix is usually September.
If you're flying from San Jose, the cheapest airport near Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor – which is 6.0 km away from the centre of Phoenix. We've found flights into this airport from Rs40,424.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Phoenix on Monday, 8 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Phoenix but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Phoenix is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In September, the average temperature is usually around 29°C. July is typically the warmest month in Phoenix, when it usually averages around 40°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Phoenix is Frontier Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport is Southwest Airlines.

Flying from San Jose to Phoenix: what you need to know

  • Start your adventure at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), the main airport in San Jose. Search for flights from San Jose to Phoenix that leave from this terminal.

  • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) are the chief entry points to Phoenix.

  • Book a direct San Jose to Phoenix flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as San Jose.

  • With 47 weekly flights between the two airports, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from San Jose to Phoenix with American Airlines at 06:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from SJC to PHX is with Southwest Airlines at 21:55.

  • Leave plenty of time to get on your San Jose to Phoenix flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Popular months like August or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of international departures is wise.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Phoenix

  • Rs18,405 is the best price for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Phoenix. Return flights start at Rs40,424. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • Get cheap San Jose to Phoenix flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.

  • The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from San Jose to Phoenix is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from San Jose to Phoenix by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your San Jose to Phoenix flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Flying from San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Set out from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) on a nonstop flight from San Jose to Phoenix. From SJC, you can land directly at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).

  • Choose from a variety of airlines that offer direct San Jose to Phoenix plane tickets out of SJC. Get on board with any of these:

  • SJC is about 5 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from San Jose to Phoenix? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport:

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SJC touch down on schedule 84.69% of the time.

  • SJC is located at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.

Arriving in Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • After your flight from San Jose to Phoenix has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Phoenix is roughly 6 kilometres from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 35 minutes or so.

  • No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and make a speedy getaway.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from PHX one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.

  • The address for Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

  • Step off your flight from San Jose to Phoenix and head directly to your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Phoenix is around 40 kilometres from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and takes roughly 40 minutes to reach driving.

  • Take the guesswork out of the next part of your trip by picking up a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport rental car. Dollar, Alamo and Budget are some companies you can book with.

  • Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your vehicle from AZA two weeks before your flight from San Jose to Phoenix to access the best deals.

  • Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport's street address is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..

Best time to go to Phoenix

  • Before you book your flights from San Jose to San Jose, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in San Jose offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.

  • The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your San Jose to Phoenix ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from San Jose to Phoenix in January when temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC.

More about Phoenix

Explore more of United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Phoenix. Around 483 kilometres to the west, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • Around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.

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