Cheapest airlines flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Phoenix to Los Angeles, including United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Phoenix to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$23, and round-trip direct flights start at US$37.

Displayed flight fares from Phoenix to Los Angeles are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Phoenix to Los Angeles Flight Details

The distance between Phoenix and Los Angeles is about 591.61 km. The average flying time from Phoenix to Los Angeles is around 1 hour 34 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$23
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$37
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance591.61 km
Average flight time1 hour 34 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines
Flight statistics for the Phoenix–Los Angeles route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles?

The average price of one-way flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles is Feb, with an average price of US$105; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Jul, with an average price of up to US$152.

US$152
US$129
US$105
US$82
  • US$105
    Feb
  • US$106
    Mar
  • US$112
    Apr
  • US$106
    May
  • US$143
    Jun
  • US$152
    Jul
  • US$138
    Aug
  • US$116
    Sep
  • US$122
    Oct
  • US$118
    Nov
  • US$120
    Dec
  • US$127
    Jan

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles?

The average price of round-trip flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles are found during Nov, with an average price of US$85. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Jul, with an average price of up to US$260.

US$260
US$173
US$85
0
    Cheapest
  • US$92
    Feb
  • US$110
    Mar
  • US$132
    Apr
  • US$109
    May
  • US$217
    Jun
  • US$260
    Jul
  • US$219
    Aug
  • US$136
    Sep
  • US$139
    Oct
  • US$85
    Nov
  • US$259
    Dec
  • US$162
    Jan

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Phoenix to Los Angeles?

Average weekly flight prices from Phoenix to Los Angeles by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Phoenix to Los Angeles is Tue, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sun, as prices are usually highest then.

US$142
US$121
US$100
US$79
  • US$117
    Mon
  • US$100
    Tue
  • US$129
    Wed
  • US$119
    Thu
  • US$128
    Fri
  • US$125
    Sat
  • US$142
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles (PHX-LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$23 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PHX to LAX on Wed, Mar 18), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$37 departing on Wed, Mar 18 and returning on Wed, Mar 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: United Airlines American Airlines Frontier Airlines Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 34 minutes to fly from Phoenix to Los Angeles.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 98 flight per week flying from Phoenix to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL2048 (07:16)
  • To find best deals on flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 18, with one-way flights priced at just US$23.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Phoenix to Los Angeles is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Phoenix to Los Angeles on February 17, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$12.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (PHX-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Phoenix is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Spirit Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles, with fares starting at US$82.

US$44
US$82
US$120
US$158
US$196
Spirit Airlines
US$82
Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines
US$88
Frontier Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$127
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
US$173
American Airlines
United Airlines
US$196
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles?

Total flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, American Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles, with 77 flights per week.

5
29
53
77
American Airlines
77
American Airlines
Air Tahiti Nui
41
Air Tahiti Nui
Delta Air Lines
34
Delta Air Lines
Virgin Atlantic
34
Virgin Atlantic
United Airlines
29
United Airlines
WestJet
29
WestJet

How many flights fly from Phoenix to Los Angeles daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Phoenix to Los Angeles within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday.

492
427
361
296
Highest
361
Mon
367
Tue
362
Wed
406
Thu
492
Fri
440
Sat
438
Sun