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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$46	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Apr 11 — Mon, Apr 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is currently $46
Cheapest one-way flight	$23	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is currently $23
Last-minute weekend getaway	$203	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Phoenix to Los Angeles is currently $203
Cheapest business class flights	$267	Delta Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is currently $267

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles 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 Phoenix to Los Angeles is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $45–160
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $95–155

Popular airlines from Phoenix to Los Angeles

Southwest

Nonstop

from $147

Typical price: $125–280

39 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - LAX Every day

478 weekly connecting flights

PHX - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $147

Typical price: $125–290

41 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - LAX Every day

218 weekly connecting flights

PHX - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $147

Typical price: $130–310

34 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - LAX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $147

Typical price: $125–295

26 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - LAX Every day

191 weekly connecting flights

PHX - LAX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $46

Typical price: $65–160

14 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - LAX Every day

25 weekly connecting flights

PHX - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $273

Typical price: $330–660

50 weekly connecting flights

PHX - LAX Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Phoenix to Los Angeles

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles 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 Phoenix to Los Angeles is $147, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is $147, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is $147, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is $147, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is $46, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is $273, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles starts at $46 from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $23 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.

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

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Phoenix to Los Angeles.
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 Phoenix to Los Angeles 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 Phoenix to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 41 nonstop flights and 218 connecting flights per week. American flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 39 nonstop flights and 478 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Phoenix to Los Angeles are:

Delta offers 34 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 26 nonstop flights and 191 connecting flights per week. United flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 14 nonstop flights and 25 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 50 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles 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 Phoenix to Los Angeles is $147, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is $147, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is $147, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is $147, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is $46, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is $273, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.

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

There are 39 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 41 American direct flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Delta direct flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 United direct flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Frontier direct flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles 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 Phoenix and Los Angeles at price $203 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Phoenix and Los Angeles start at $46 from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles, 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 Phoenix and Los Angeles start at $267 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Phoenix and Los Angeles start at $46 from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13.

To book business class trips from Phoenix to Los Angeles, 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 Phoenix and Los Angeles starts at $203 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and Los Angeles at price $203 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from Phoenix to Los Angeles, 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.