What percentage of Seattle to Phoenix flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 37.6% of flights from Seattle to Phoenix were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

What's the flight time from Seattle to Phoenix?

The typical direct flight time from Seattle to Phoenix is 2 hours and 59 minutes, covering a distance of 1782 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 32 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct routes compared to those involving a layover. Travelers should factor in these durations when choosing their preferred flight option.

How often do Seattle to Phoenix flight prices drop?

Historically, prices for flights from Seattle to Phoenix have shown frequent drops across the trailing 30 days. This indicates that deals on this route appear regularly, offering travelers opportunities to find lower fares. While specific timing can vary, the consistent price fluctuations suggest that monitoring this route for deals can be beneficial for securing a good price.

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Seattle to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Phoenix

A typical journey from Seattle to Phoenix, including connections, takes about 2h 59m. This is considered a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 1782 kilometers. While direct flights are available, most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Seattle to Phoenix, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $241–$713, with a median of $389. Currently, only 2% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Phoenix is generally in February, with a median fare of $137. Other affordable months include September, where the median fare is $235, and November, with a median fare of $237. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

For flights from Seattle to Phoenix, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 37.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is involved, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you will likely encounter longer travel times if you opt for a connecting flight, as the median connecting journey is 16h 33m compared to 2h 59m for non-stop options.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Phoenix

Regular price: $139 - $260

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

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Phoenix is between $139 and $260. The current lowest deal is $142 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 16-Dec 3.

now $142

Low $139

High $260

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Phoenix is September, with a median price of $237. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $748. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $237

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $748

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Phoenix

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Phoenix

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Phoenix

Seattle (SEA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$360

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Phoenix

Seattle (SEA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$374

$363

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Phoenix

Seattle (SEA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$376

$363

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Phoenix

Seattle (SEA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$364

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Phoenix

Seattle (SEA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$374

$371

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - Phoenix

Everett (PAE) - Phoenix (PHX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$192

$434

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Phoenix

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$327 → $275

16%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$214 → $166

22%

3 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 18

$202 → $166

18%

5 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 9

$199 → $166

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Phoenix

Seattle - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Seattle to Phoenix are above the typical level, with a median price of $389.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $137

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Phoenix, with a median of $137.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 59m

Direct flights from Seattle to Phoenix typically take 2 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 62.4% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flight options for the Seattle to Phoenix route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Seattle to Phoenix are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a good option for flights from Seattle to Phoenix.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$175

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field is an alternative for flights from Seattle to Phoenix.

📍 ~9 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$570

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is another option for flights from Seattle to Phoenix.

📍 ~3 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$639

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is the primary airport for flights to Phoenix.

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

💸 Flights from ~$140

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a good alternative, offering domestic and some international connections, though with fewer direct flights.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$354

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, booking flights from Seattle to Phoenix at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked 60+ days out averaged around $413. In contrast, booking within 7-13 days of departure saw average prices of $871, and flights booked 0-6 days out were significantly higher, averaging $1090. Planning ahead by more than two months can lead to substantial savings on this route.

A good deal for a Seattle to Phoenix flight is typically considered to be $241 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during that period was $389, while prices in the upper quartile reached $713. By aiming for fares at or below $241, travelers can be confident they are securing a favorable price.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Phoenix, with a median price of $137. September and November also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $235 and $237 respectively. These months stand out as more affordable compared to the annual median price of $389 for this route. Travelers looking for the best value should consider these periods for their travel plans.

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Seattle to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Phoenix

Regular price: $139 - $260

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

The regular price range for flights from Seattle to Phoenix is between $139 and $260. The current lowest deal is $142 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 16-Dec 3.

now $142

Low $139

High $260

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Phoenix

September

Cheapest

Flights from $237

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $748

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Phoenix

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Phoenix

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Phoenix

Seattle (SEA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$360

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Phoenix

Seattle (SEA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$374

$363

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Phoenix

Seattle (SEA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$376

$363

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Phoenix

Seattle (SEA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$381

$364

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Phoenix

Seattle (SEA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$374

$371

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PAE - Phoenix

Everett (PAE) - Phoenix (PHX)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$192

$434

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Phoenix

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$327 → $275

16%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

$214 → $166

22%

3 nights

Nov 15 - Nov 18

$202 → $166

18%

5 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 9

$199 → $166

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Phoenix

Seattle - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Seattle to Phoenix are above the typical level, with a median price of $389.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $137

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Phoenix, with a median of $137.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 59m

Direct flights from Seattle to Phoenix typically take 2 hours and 59 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 62.4% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flight options for the Seattle to Phoenix route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Seattle to Phoenix are frequent, appearing often within 30 days.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a good option for flights from Seattle to Phoenix.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$175

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field is an alternative for flights from Seattle to Phoenix.

📍 ~9 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$570

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is another option for flights from Seattle to Phoenix.

📍 ~3 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$639

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is the primary airport for flights to Phoenix.

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

💸 Flights from ~$140

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a good alternative, offering domestic and some international connections, though with fewer direct flights.

Phoenix, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from Seattle to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from Seattle to Phoenix

Seattle to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Phoenix

Direct flights from Seattle to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Phoenix

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Phoenix

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Phoenix

Seattle - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $137

Direct flights average 2h 59m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Seattle 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

How early should I book Seattle to Phoenix flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Seattle to Phoenix flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Phoenix?

What percentage of Seattle to Phoenix flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Seattle to Phoenix?

How often do Seattle to Phoenix flight prices drop?

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Flights to Phoenix from other cities

Seattle to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Phoenix

Direct flights from Seattle to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Phoenix

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Phoenix

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Phoenix

Seattle - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $137

Direct flights average 2h 59m

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Seattle 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

Dec 16

Dec 16

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

How early should I book Seattle to Phoenix flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Seattle to Phoenix flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Phoenix?