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

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San Francisco to Scottsdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5 Flights/wk 649 mi 1h 26m nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and SCF, connecting options are available through 58 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to SCF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
VNY ~3h 21m APC ~3h 28m SJC ~3h 30m PHX ~3h 46m SBD ~3h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
613
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → SCF
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Return
SCF → SFO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Scottsdale from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Scottsdale Airport.
Metric SFO→SCF SJC→SCF STS→SCF
Distance from SFO – 30 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 5 1 –
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 30m 1h 52m
Departure OTP 94% – –
San Jose (SJC) to Scottsdale flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Scottsdale flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Scottsdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Scottsdale Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Scottsdale.
Distance & Flight Time
649 mi / 1,044 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m to 1h 38m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–SCF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Scottsdale route.
Route details
Distance649 mi / 1,044 km
Flight time1h 26m to 1h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights5 out / 2 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SCF
Full nameScottsdale Airport
IATA / ICAOSCF / KSDL
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Elevation1,510 ft / 460 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to SCF flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Scottsdale Airport take approximately 1h 26m to 1h 38m. The route covers 649 miles.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from SFO to SCF. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, APC, SJC, PHX, SBD, SMF, PSP, SAN, TUS, LAX, BFI, SAF, JAC, RNO, BZN, YLW, DEN, SAT, AUS, PDX, AMA, DFW, SJD, YYC, HOU, OMA, IAH, MEM, MSP, MCI, MDW, ORD, IND, YYZ, CLE, STL, CMH, BNA, PBI, PIT, YUL, IAD, CLT, RSW, TPA, FLL, BWI, MIA, EWR, BOS, SNA, LAS, BUR, SLC, DAL, YVR, ABQ and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SCF to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC, STS and SMF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SFO to SCF

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Scottsdale Airport (SCF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to SCF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to SCF ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 1 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 649 miles (1,044 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), Santa Rosa (STS) and Sacramento (SMF).