San Jose (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

An economy award from San Jose (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 621 miles (1,000 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Ontario and more.
How many miles SJC to PHX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SJC to PHX
- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book SJC to PHX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
SJC to PHX with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way

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- Via Palm Springs (PSP)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Ontario (ONT)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Burbank (BUR)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way

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- Via Long Beach (LGB)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Santa Ana (SNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way



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- Via Reno (RNO)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way



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- Via Boise (BOI)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way





- Via Eugene (EUG)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way



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SJC to PHX: common questions
How many miles does SJC to PHX cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SJC to PHX?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Jose (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX).
How far is San Jose from Phoenix by plane?
San Jose (SJC) and Phoenix (PHX) are 621 miles (1,000 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SJC to PHX award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Jose and Phoenix?
The most direct connections are through Las Vegas (LAS), Palm Springs (PSP), Ontario (ONT), Burbank (BUR) and Los Angeles (LAX). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Frontier Airlines through Las Vegas.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







