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

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are less common, historically making up about 6.7% of all available flights. When a direct flight is not available, travelers typically encounter itineraries with two stopovers. This indicates that most routes on this path will involve at least one connection.

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

A direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix typically takes about 4 hours and 56 minutes, covering a distance of 3142 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 9 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are considered frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations are common, and setting a price alert could be beneficial. Travelers may find opportunities to secure a more favorable fare by monitoring prices over time.

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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 to Phoenix are below the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $363–$624 and a median of $475. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix, the cheapest time to fly is often in the spring and winter. The most affordable month to travel is April, with a median fare of $274. Following closely are January, with a median of $281, and March, where the median fare is $297.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix takes approximately 4h 56m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 3142 kilometers. While direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are available, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 6.7% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

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

Regular price: $303 - $524

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is typically between $303 and $524. The current lowest deal is $160 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 27-Aug 31.

now $160

Low $303

High $524

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

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

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Phoenix

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

Frontier Airlines

$706

$377

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Phoenix

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

Frontier Airlines

$690

$381

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Phoenix

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

Frontier Airlines

$711

$398

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Phoenix

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

Frontier Airlines

$685

$416

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Phoenix

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

Frontier Airlines

$590

$371

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Phoenix

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$747

$453

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$577 → $319

45%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$403 → $152

62%

5 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 24

$395 → $152

61%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$561 → $319

43%

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 below the typical level at $160.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $349.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 56m

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix typically take 4h 56m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a $160 deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $160 from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are frequent, appearing often.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International offers the cheapest flights to Phoenix from the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$150

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International is an alternative departure option for flights to Phoenix.

📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient departure airport for flights to Phoenix.

📍 ~10 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$231

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$150

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 ~$354

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Phoenix, United States

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Business Class

From IAD

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Business Class

From IAD

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83% AI deal score

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From IAD

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82% AI deal score

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77% AI deal score

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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From DCA

Elite

Dec 09

Phoenix, United States

77% AI deal score

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From DCA

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Business Class

From DCA

Elite

Dec 09

Phoenix, United States

77% AI deal score

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Business Class

From DCA

Elite

Dec 12

Phoenix, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,948

$1,519

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Business Class

From DCA

Elite

Dec 09

Phoenix, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,966

$1,519

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From DCA

Elite

Dec 12

Phoenix, United States

77% AI deal score

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are typically found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price observed was $496. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $545. For those booking 60 or more days out, the average price was $565, indicating that booking too far in advance may not yield the lowest fares.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is considered to be $363 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $475. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of fares observed being $624 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix include April, with a median price of $274, and January, with a median price of $281. March also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $297. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $475.

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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: $303 - $524

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is typically between $303 and $524. The current lowest deal is $160 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 27-Aug 31.

now $160

Low $303

High $524

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

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Phoenix

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

Frontier Airlines

$706

$377

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Phoenix

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

Frontier Airlines

$690

$381

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Phoenix

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

Frontier Airlines

$711

$398

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Phoenix

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

Frontier Airlines

$685

$416

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Phoenix

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

Frontier Airlines

$590

$371

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Phoenix

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$747

$453

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$577 → $319

45%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$403 → $152

62%

5 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 24

$395 → $152

61%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$561 → $319

43%

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 below the typical level at $160.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $349.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 56m

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix typically take 4h 56m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a $160 deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $160 from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are frequent, appearing often.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International offers the cheapest flights to Phoenix from the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$150

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International is an alternative departure option for flights to Phoenix.

📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$237

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient departure airport for flights to Phoenix.

📍 ~10 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$231

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$150

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

$1,948

$1,519

Save $429

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

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

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 4h 56m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a $160 deal

Deals are frequent on 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

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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

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 4h 56m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a $160 deal

Deals are frequent on 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

Oct 03

Aug 25

Sep 03

Sep 09

Aug 22

Aug 31

Dec 09

Dec 12

Dec 09

Dec 12

Dec 09

Dec 12

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?