Are there direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 6.7% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant majority of travelers on this route typically experience connecting flights.

How long does it take to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix has a median duration of 4 hours and 56 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 20 minutes. The total air distance covered on this route is approximately 3142 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Washington, D.C. to Phoenix flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix have been frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations are common on this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture potential savings as new deals emerge. This assessment is based on pricing patterns observed over a 30-day period.

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Washington, D.C. to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Only 4% of recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix were classified as a good price. Right now, fares for this route are typically $363–$624, with a median of $475. Current fares are below the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for savings if you track prices.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix, the cheapest time to fly is often in the spring and winter. April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $274. January also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $281. Following closely, March presents another economical option, with a median fare of $297.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix takes about 4h 56m. However, this route is predominantly served by connecting flights. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median connecting itinerary taking 13h 2m and typically involving 2 stopovers. Only a small fraction, 6.7%, of recent fares were for direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.

The distance between Washington, D.C. and Phoenix is approximately 3142 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey. While not a short hop, it's also not an ultra-long flight, making it a manageable distance for most travelers.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Regular price: $216 - $385

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $216 and $385. The current lowest deal is $200 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 2-Nov 6.

now $200

Low $216

High $385

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Flights from Washington to Phoenix are generally lower from January to December. The cheapest month to fly is January, with a median price of $349. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $528.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $349

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $528

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Phoenix

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Phoenix (PHX)

American Airlines

$415

$400

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Phoenix

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$573

$435

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Phoenix

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$575

$435

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Phoenix

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$405

$328

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Phoenix

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$407

$328

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Phoenix

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$309

$248

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

$422 → $271

36%

2 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 4

$421 → $271

36%

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

$415 → $270

35%

4 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 6

$413 → $272

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Washington, D.C. - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are currently below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

April, January, and March offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, April ($274), January ($281), and March ($297) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 56m.

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix typically take 4 hours and 56 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are frequently available.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$231

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

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

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$375

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83% AI deal score

$2,242

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From DCA

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Nov 10

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83% AI deal score

$2,235

$1,549

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From DCA

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From DCA

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Phoenix, United States

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From IAD

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From DCA

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From DCA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $496. Booking 7-13 days out also offered competitive prices at an average of $497. Prices tend to increase for bookings made closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days prior averaging $545, and those booked 60+ days out averaging $565.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix was considered to be $363 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $475. Prices above $624 were typically in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day window.

Historically, April and January have offered the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix, with median prices of $274 and $281, respectively. March also presented a relatively low median price of $297. The annual median price for this route was $475, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings. These insights are based on pricing data over a 270-day period.

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Washington, D.C. to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Regular price: $216 - $385

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $216 and $385. The current lowest deal is $200 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 2-Nov 6.

now $200

Low $216

High $385

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

January

Cheapest

Flights from $349

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $528

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Phoenix

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Phoenix (PHX)

American Airlines

$415

$400

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Phoenix

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$573

$435

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Phoenix

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$575

$435

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Phoenix

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$405

$328

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Phoenix

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$407

$328

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Phoenix

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$309

$248

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

$422 → $271

36%

2 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 4

$421 → $271

36%

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

$415 → $270

35%

4 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 6

$413 → $272

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Washington, D.C. - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are currently below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

April, January, and March offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, April ($274), January ($281), and March ($297) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 56m.

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix typically take 4 hours and 56 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are frequently available.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$231

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

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

Phoenix, United States

77% AI deal score

$2,079

$1,549

Save $530

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

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Washington, D.C. to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Washington, D.C. - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

April, January, and March offer the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 4h 56m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Washington, D.C. 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

Nov 10

Dec 11

Oct 30

Nov 10

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Nov 10

Nov 10

Nov 10

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Nov 07

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Dec 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

How early should I book Washington, D.C. to Phoenix flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

Are there direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

How long does it take to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

Should I set a price alert for Washington, D.C. to Phoenix flights?

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Washington, D.C. to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Washington, D.C. - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

April, January, and March offer the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 4h 56m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Washington, D.C. 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

Nov 10

Dec 11

Oct 30

Nov 10

Nov 10

Nov 10

Nov 10

Nov 10

Oct 20

Nov 07

Dec 06

Dec 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

How early should I book Washington, D.C. to Phoenix flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?