What percentage of Los Angeles to Phoenix flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 16.3% of flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve at least one stop. The prevalence of connecting flights suggests that travelers should factor in additional travel time if a direct flight is not chosen.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix?

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes, covering a distance of 594 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 9 hours and 15 minutes. This substantial difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes compared to those with layovers. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Los Angeles to Phoenix flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for travelers seeking to secure a favorable price for this route. Given the consistent availability of deals, an alert can help identify optimal booking times.

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Los Angeles to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix, the cheapest month to fly is January, with a median fare of $79. Other affordable options include June, where the median fare is $126, and May, with a median fare of $128. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix typically range from $219–$655, with a median of $372. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that finding exceptional deals might require flexibility.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 16.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix are available, you are more likely to find itineraries with one or more stops.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Phoenix takes about 1h 31m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 1h 31m. However, connecting itineraries can extend the travel time considerably, with a median duration of 11h 58m.

The distance between Los Angeles and Phoenix is 594 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick flight times for direct services.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Regular price: $47 - $135

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $47 and $135. The current lowest deal is $39 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 21-Dec 5.

now $39

Low $47

High $135

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix is January, with a median price of $79. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $696. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $79

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $696

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Phoenix

Los Angeles (LAX) - Phoenix (PHX)

Southern Airways

$295

$314

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Phoenix

Los Angeles (LAX) - Phoenix (PHX)

Southern Airways

$293

$320

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Phoenix

Los Angeles (LAX) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$298

$290

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Phoenix

Los Angeles (LAX) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$295

$308

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Phoenix

Los Angeles (LAX) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$295

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Phoenix

Los Angeles (LAX) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$146

$402

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

1 night

Nov 10 - Nov 11

$77 → $47

39%

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

$78 → $56

28%

3 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 14

$75 → $57

24%

4 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 25

$78 → $62

20%

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Los Angeles - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $79

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix, with a median price of $79.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 31m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Historically, connecting flights are more common, making up 83.7% of all flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has offered direct deals on flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a convenient option for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$60

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$61

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a major international airport and a useful alternative, despite fewer direct flight options.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this window, the average price observed was $438. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $802. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also saw slightly higher average prices, around $518.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is considered to be $219 or less. The median price for this route was $372. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $655 or less. This threshold represents the lower end of prices observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix include January, with a median price of $79, and June, with a median price of $126. May also offered competitive fares, with a median of $128. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $372 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Los Angeles to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

The distance between Los Angeles and Phoenix is 594 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick flight times for direct services.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Regular price: $47 - $135

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $47 and $135. The current lowest deal is $39 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 21-Dec 5.

now $39

Low $47

High $135

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix

January

Cheapest

Flights from $79

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $696

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Phoenix

Los Angeles (LAX) - Phoenix (PHX)

Southern Airways

$295

$314

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Phoenix

Los Angeles (LAX) - Phoenix (PHX)

Southern Airways

$293

$320

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Phoenix

Los Angeles (LAX) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$298

$290

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Phoenix

Los Angeles (LAX) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$295

$308

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Phoenix

Los Angeles (LAX) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$295

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Phoenix

Los Angeles (LAX) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$146

$402

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

1 night

Nov 10 - Nov 11

$77 → $47

39%

4 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 14

$78 → $56

28%

3 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 14

$75 → $57

24%

4 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 25

$78 → $62

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Los Angeles - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $79

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix, with a median price of $79.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 31m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Historically, connecting flights are more common, making up 83.7% of all flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Frontier Airlines has offered direct deals on flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a convenient option for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$60

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$61

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a major international airport and a useful alternative, despite fewer direct flight options.

Phoenix, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Los Angeles to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Los Angeles - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $79

Direct flights take 1h 31m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

When should I buy Los Angeles to Phoenix tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Los Angeles to Phoenix?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix?

What percentage of Los Angeles to Phoenix flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix?

Should I set a price alert for Los Angeles to Phoenix flights?

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Los Angeles to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix

Los Angeles - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $79

Direct flights take 1h 31m

Connecting flights are common

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear frequently

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

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Feb 26

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Feb 20

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Dec 25

Feb 26

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

When should I buy Los Angeles to Phoenix tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Los Angeles to Phoenix?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix?