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LAX — PHX
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from California to Arizona

Thu 12/37:00 am -
1 stop10h 48m
Mon 12/711:55 am -
1 stop12h 09m
Deal found 11/4$100
Thu 12/312:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Sun 12/66:31 pm -
1 stop13h 48m
Deal found 11/4$101
Tue 12/17:00 am -
1 stop10h 48m
Thu 12/312:52 pm -
1 stop3h 40m
Deal found 11/4$102
Thu 11/262:12 pm -
1 stop4h 37m
Fri 11/276:51 am -
Nonstop1h 29m
Deal found 11/5$103
Sat 12/55:43 pm -
Nonstop1h 28m
Wed 12/99:50 am -
2 stops9h 26m
Deal found 11/7$104
Sat 12/58:57 am -
1 stop8h 48m
Mon 12/76:31 pm -
1 stop14h 31m
Deal found 11/6$105
Mon 12/149:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Sat 12/195:50 am -
Nonstop1h 31m
Deal found 11/6$105
Fri 11/271:02 pm -
Nonstop1h 31m
Mon 11/3012:30 pm -
1 stop24h 07m
Deal found 11/7$106
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1 stop3h 47m
Tue 12/811:00 am -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 11/8$106
Sat 11/219:07 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Mon 11/2311:45 am -
Nonstop1h 22m
Deal found 11/6$107
Mon 12/147:00 am -
1 stop14h 09m
Tue 12/159:50 am -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 11/5$107
Sat 12/127:06 pm -
Nonstop1h 32m
Mon 12/1411:35 am -
2 stops21h 27m
Deal found 11/5$108

Find flight deals from California to Arizona

Most accurate provider

Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$100
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$50
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$201

Good round-trip deal

$159 or less

Good one-way deal

$36 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Phoenix flight deals.
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From California to Arizona
One-way flight from California to Arizona
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Arizona.
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Los AngelesTucson

LAX Los Angeles - TUS Tucson

LAXTUS

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

7:15 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Tucson

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

Los AngelesTucson

LAX Los Angeles - TUS Tucson

LAXTUS

Los Angeles

Fri 11/27

10:50 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Tucson

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN San Diego - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SANPHX

San Diego

Fri 1/29

8:05 pm-10:37 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

Los AngelesTucson

LAX Los Angeles - TUS Tucson

LAXTUS

Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

7:15 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Tucson

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

Los AngelesTucson

LAX Los Angeles - TUS Tucson

LAXTUS

Los Angeles

Thu 11/26

1:50 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Tucson

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Mon 12/21

9:20 pm-12:22 am

Nonstop2h 02m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$64

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Wed 12/16

8:18 am-11:19 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$64

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Sat 12/12

5:50 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$64

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO San Francisco - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Wed 1/6

6:40 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$64

OaklandPhoenix

OAK Oakland - PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

OAKPHX

Oakland

Thu 12/10

7:40 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$64

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Best time to book a flight from California to Arizona

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Arizona from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Arizona

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Arizona?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Arizona (average of $250). Flying from California to Arizona in November is currently the most expensive (average of $318). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to AZ?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Arizona is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from California to Arizona

The most flights from USCA to USAZ are scheduled on a Friday (79 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Arizona?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Arizona flights typically cost between $150 and $290 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $101 on Frontier (Dec 3-Dec 6).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Arizona?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Arizona, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Arizona?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Arizona flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Arizona

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from California to Arizona by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports serve California to Arizona flights?

    California has an array of airports to choose from when wanting to fly from California to Arizona and it all depends on the area that you are flying out from. California has John Wayne Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and Ontario International Airport to fly out from while Arizona has an array of major airports to choose from such as Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Tucson International Airport, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. All of these airports are available to serve flights from California to Arizona.

  • Which airlines fly directly from California to Arizona?

    Flights from California to Arizona have a large selection of airlines to choose from such as American Airlines which offers plenty of different flight times. United Airlines provides flights for those who want to fly out from Los Angeles International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Prices with United Airlines can vary and don't include baggage fees.

  • What are the stopover options between California to Arizona?

    The possible stopover choices from California to Arizona all depend on the destination in Phoenix. If you are flying from Ontario International Airport to Tucson International Airport there is a possibility to have one stopover in Phoenix which can be for about 4h 27m though most times it is a short 2h 55m. If you are flying from Los Angeles to Phoenix most flights are nonstop but there are a few that have a stopover at either Flagstaff Pulliam Airport or San Francisco International Airport that can be for 1h 59m.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from California to Arizona?

    Because California and Arizona are both located in the United States, if you are a US Citizen there is no need for you to have a visa to fly from either location. A passport or driver’s license will be the only items that you will need to verify your identity and have photo identification available in case it is ever needed.

  • How can I reduce my carbon footprint on a flight from California's Los Angeles International Airport to Arizona's Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport?

    To reduce your carbon footprint on a flight from California's Los Angeles International Airport to Arizona's Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, you can opt for a direct flight instead of one with a layover. You can also fly on an airline with newer, more fuel-efficient planes. You can also take public transportation to the airport and offset your carbon emissions through a carbon offset program. Finally, you can bring your reusable water bottle on the plane to avoid using single-use plastic bottles.

  • What airlines operating on this route from California to Arizona have sustainability practices in place and what are they?

    American Airlines has implemented sustainable practices on flights from LAX to Phoenix, including reusable cups. They are also committed to reducing their carbon footprint by investing in renewable fuels and other initiatives. United Airlines is striving to cut emissions in half by 2050 and is taking eco-friendly measures such as using sustainable aviation fuel and investing in renewable energy sources.

  • What sort of information should I be looking for when trying to determine if an airport or airline is sustainable?

    When researching the sustainability of an airport or airline, you should look for information on their environmental policies, such as certifications for carbon neutrality or sustainability. You should also research their efforts to reduce emissions, such as alternative fuel sources, energy efficiency measures, and other sustainable practices. Check for endorsements from environmental agencies or third-party organizations like the Climate Neutral Certification Program or the Carbon Neutral Flight Calculator.

  • How long is the flight from California to Arizona?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Arizona in about 1h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 13m. The distance between California and Arizona is about 305 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Arizona one-way?

    $19 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $29 and $45, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Arizona that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Arizona flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Arizona?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Arizona.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Arizona?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Arizona by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Arizona?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Arizona (average of $250). Flying from California to Arizona in November is currently the most expensive (average of $318). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alternative routes for California to Arizona

Top 9 airlines flying from California to Arizona

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$28Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$61Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$68Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$74Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$107Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$122Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$127Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

Helpful tips for your next trip to Arizona

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations and is actively involved in developing and implementing sustainable programs such as saving energy and water, reusing materials, reducing waste, and improving air quality.
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has implemented several sustainable practices, such as installing solar panels, implementing a carpooling program, using energy-efficient lighting, water conservation measures, and recycling materials.
  • On flights between California and Arizona, Alaska Airlines has implemented sustainability measures such as using energy-efficient engines and aircraft, burning low-emission fuel, reducing waste, advocating for eco-friendly travel, participating in renewable energy projects, supporting green initiatives, and inspiring staff and passengers to get involved in environmental projects.

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