Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix (LAX - PHX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$46	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Mon, Apr 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is currently $46
Cheapest one-way flight	$23	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is currently $23
Last-minute weekend getaway	$273	Southern Airways Express 1 stop 4 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Phoenix is currently $273
Cheapest business class flights	$244	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is currently $244

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $45–160
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $85–135

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Southwest

Nonstop

from $147

Typical price: $125–280

39 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - PHX Every day

468 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PHX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $125–290

41 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - PHX Every day

240 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PHX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $167

Typical price: $130–310

34 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - PHX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $167

Typical price: $130–295

26 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - PHX Every day

201 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PHX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $46

Typical price: $65–160

14 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - PHX Every day

31 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PHX Every day
Alaska

from $303

Typical price: $325–660

41 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PHX Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Phoenix United States 12 min 3 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

Phoenix United States 41 min 25 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)

Tucson United States 1 hr 53 min 112 mi
Scottsdale Airport (SCF)

Phoenix United States 31 min 15 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Phoenix

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $45 to $160.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $46. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $23.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is $147, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is $157, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is $167, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is $167, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is $46, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is $303, flying from May 1 to May 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix starts at $46 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $23 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Phoenix.

Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and dry. Summers (May–Sep) are very hot. Local events include the Phoenix Open professional golf tournament (late Jan–early Feb), the Arizona State Fair (Oct) and the Arizona National Livestock Show (Dec).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 41 nonstop flights and 240 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 39 nonstop flights and 468 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Phoenix are:

Delta offers 34 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
United offers 26 nonstop flights and 201 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
Frontier offers 14 nonstop flights and 31 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
Alaska offers 41 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Phoenix.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $46. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $23.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is $147, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is $157, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is $167, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is $167, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is $46, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is $303, flying from May 1 to May 3.

American, Southwest, Delta, United and Frontier fly direct from Los Angeles to Phoenix.

There are 39 Southwest direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Frontier direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Phoenix at price $273 is offered by Southern Airways Express from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

American, Southwest, Delta, United and Frontier fly direct from Los Angeles to Phoenix.

There are 39 Southwest direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Frontier direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Phoenix start at $46 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Phoenix start at $244 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Phoenix start at $46 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Phoenix, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Phoenix starts at $273 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Southern Airways Express.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Phoenix at price $273 is offered by Southern Airways Express from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Phoenix, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.