Scottsdale to San Francisco (SCF–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Scottsdale to San Francisco
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 649 mi 1h 38m nonstop 54 1-stop hubs

SCF–SFO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 649 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SCF–SFO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCF to SFO.
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One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
821
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SCF → SFO
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
SFO → SCF
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San Francisco from Scottsdale

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric SCF→SFO PHX→SFO PRC→SFO
Distance from SCF 14 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 1
Weekly flights 2 239 1
Flight time 1h 38m 1h 30m 1h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of SCF with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Francisco is 0 hours the same as Scottsdale.
SCF: MST · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Scottsdale, it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
649 mi / 1,044 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m to 1h 40m.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

SCF–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Scottsdale to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance649 mi / 1,044 km
Flight time1h 38m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 5 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: SCF
IATA / ICAOSCF / KSDL
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Elevation1,510 ft / 460 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCF to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Scottsdale Airport to San Francisco International Airport take approximately 1h 38m to 1h 40m. The route covers 649 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SCF to SFO. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RNO, VNY, OAK, PSP, SAN, BUR, LAX, TUS, PDX, MTJ, SLC, APA, BOI, COS, BZN, ABQ, BFI, DEN, MCI, TUL, YYC, STL, OMA, HOU, PVR, IAH, BNA, MSY, AUS, MSP, DFW, PNS, MDW, IND, CMH, JAX, ORD, SFB, PIE, CLT, TPA, PBI, YYZ, IAD, MCO, LAS, PHL, MIA, KOA, BOS, SNA, YVR, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SFO to SCF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX, PRC and TUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SCF to SFO

Scottsdale Airport (SCF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SCF to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SCF to SFO ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,044 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RNO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX), Prescott (PRC) and Tucson (TUS).