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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento International to Phoenix Sky Harbor? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Phoenix.P8,521 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Feb, returning Sat, 14 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 14 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,521, select.
Phoenix.P8,711 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jan, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,711, select.
Phoenix.P9,775 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jan, returning Sun, 18 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P9,775, select.
Phoenix.P14,248 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec, returning Mon, 5 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 5 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,248, select.
Phoenix.P14,895 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 18 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,895, select.
Phoenix.P16,810 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Sat, 14 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 14 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P16,810, select.
Phoenix.P18,838 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan, returning Wed, 4 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P18,838, select.
Phoenix.P19,135 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P19,135, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to Phoenix Sky Harbor

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento International to Phoenix Sky Harbor flights are currently cheapest in February.
Dec
from P22,264
Jan
from P9,775
Feb
from P8,521
Mar
from P19,534
Apr
from P19,135
May
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Jun
from P20,278
Jul
from P20,263
Aug
from P20,728
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Direct flights from Sacramento International to Phoenix Sky Harbor

Sacramento International to Phoenix Sky Harbor: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sacramento International to Phoenix below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Phoenix Sky Harbor.

Sacramento to Phoenix: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP8,521
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time1 hr, 54 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week167

Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International to Phoenix Sky Harbor: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento International to Phoenix Sky Harbor is P8,521. 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 54 minutes is the average flight time from Sacramento International to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Sacramento International to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
As of December 2025, there are 167 flights per week flying from Sacramento International to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to Phoenix Sky Harbor is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Saturday, 7 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 54 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 Sky Harbor 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.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Phoenix Sky Harbor.

Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Sacramento and Phoenix share the UTC-7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.

  • Flights from SMF to PHX start from 05:05 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:45 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, there are 75 weekly Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SMF to PHX flight.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • American Airlines has direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Phoenix — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SMF to PHX flights. An exceptional 87.92% of its departures on this route land on time.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SMF and PHX include:

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Ontario International Airport

    • John Wayne Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • P4,521 is currently the best price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P8,521. These fares may change based on demand.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from SMF to PHX, book your trip six months before your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Picking up cheap flights from SMF to PHX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.

Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.

  • Sacramento International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SMF arrive on schedule 82.15% of the time.

  • Central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? Consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Get a good night's rest here before making your way to SMF.

Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix

  • The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

  • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Phoenix based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Book your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport for July if you want to visit Phoenix during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SMF to PHX in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited Phoenix, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 483 kilometres west to San Diego to tick off its leading attractions. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Las Vegas is another essential stop in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. No journey is complete without experiencing Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sacramento to Phoenix

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