How many flights from New York to Phoenix are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 21.1% of flights from New York to Phoenix are non-stop. For flights that include connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This data reflects trends over a trailing 90-day period.

What's the flight time from New York to Phoenix?

The typical direct flight from New York to Phoenix has a duration of 5 hours and 24 minutes, covering a distance of 3425 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 10 hours and 33 minutes. This represents a substantial difference in travel duration between direct and connecting options.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New York to Phoenix?

Historically, good prices on flights from New York to Phoenix are frequent. This route consistently offers favorable deals across the trailing quarter. Travelers can often find competitive fares when planning their trips between these two cities.

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New York to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Phoenix

Flights from New York to Phoenix typically range from $337–$751, with a median price of $551 over a 90-day period. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from New York to Phoenix.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from New York to Phoenix, consider traveling in August, when the median fare is $282. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $307, and January, where the median fare is $317.

The journey from New York to Phoenix covers a distance of 3425 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

A typical journey from New York to Phoenix takes about 5h 24m. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 21.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from New York to Phoenix

Regular price: $224 - $359

Prices for flights from New York to Phoenix are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Phoenix is typically between $224 and $359. The current lowest deal is $273 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 24.

now $273

Low $224

High $359

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to PHX is August, with a median price of $297. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $712. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $297

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $712

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Direct flights from New York to Phoenix

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from New York to Phoenix

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Phoenix

New York (JFK) - Phoenix (PHX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$478

$450

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Phoenix

New York (JFK) - Phoenix (PHX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$454

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Phoenix

New York (JFK) - Phoenix (PHX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$457

$432

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Phoenix

New York (JFK) - Phoenix (PHX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$454

$440

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - Phoenix

New York (SWF) - Phoenix (PHX)

Breeze Airways

$359

$389

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Phoenix

New York (LGA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Southwest Airlines

$231

$277

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Phoenix

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

$398 → $347

13%

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$407 → $361

11%

3 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 21

$380 → $336

12%

5 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 9

$398 → $355

11%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Phoenix

New York - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to PHX are above the typical level, with a median of $551.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from NYC to PHX, with a median price of $282.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 24m

Direct flights from NYC to PHX typically take 5h 24m, while connecting flights average 12h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 21.1% of recent fares being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways is one airline offering direct flights from New York to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from NYC to PHX are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Cheapest

Newark Liberty International offers a convenient and potentially more affordable option for flights to Phoenix.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$290

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from New York to Phoenix.

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

💸 Flights from ~$290

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a major alternative to Phoenix, offering a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$373

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

$1,393

Save $234

United Airlines

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Feb 06

Phoenix, United States

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$1,845

$1,641

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Feb 06

Phoenix, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,833

$1,642

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Feb 06

Phoenix, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,825

$1,642

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Phoenix is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $305. Booking too early, such as 60+ days out, saw prices averaging $342. Conversely, waiting until 0-6 days before departure generally resulted in higher average prices, reaching approximately $605.

Based on historical data over a trailing 90-day period, a good price for a flight from New York to Phoenix is considered to be $337 or less. The median price for this route was $551. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $751 or less.

Across the trailing quarter, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Phoenix typically include August, with a median price of $282, and April, with a median price of $307. January also shows favorable pricing, with a median of $317. The annual median price for this route is $551, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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New York to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Phoenix

The journey from New York to Phoenix covers a distance of 3425 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from New York to Phoenix

Regular price: $224 - $359

Prices for flights from New York to Phoenix are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Phoenix is typically between $224 and $359. The current lowest deal is $273 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 24.

now $273

Low $224

High $359

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to PHX is August, with a median price of $297. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $712. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $297

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $712

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec