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$32+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to California

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PHX — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$67
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One-way from

$32
(Cheapflightsfares)

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June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$127
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:00 amPHX - LAS
Nonstop1h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/67:05 amLAS - PHX
Nonstop1h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$67
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:20 amPHX - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Sat 5/312:28 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$68
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/169:19 amPHX - LAS
Nonstop1h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/197:05 amLAS - PHX
Nonstop1h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$68
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/299:19 amPHX - LAX
1 stop4h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/52:28 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$74
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/135:54 pmPHX - LAS
Nonstop1h 12mFrontier
Sun 5/185:30 amLAS - PHX
Nonstop1h 15mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$76
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/143:46 pmPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 12mFrontier
Tue 6/243:18 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$77
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/137:30 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Sat 6/148:31 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$80
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/283:05 pmPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/48:48 pmSAN - PHX
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$91
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/211:33 pmPHX - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/214:25 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$92
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/309:19 amPHX - SAN
1 stop8h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/18:48 pmSAN - PHX
1 stop11h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$92
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/299:19 amPHX - SNA
1 stop5h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/18:26 pmSNA - PHX
Nonstop1h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$94
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/299:19 amPHX - LAX
1 stop4h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/110:10 pmLAX - PHX
1 stop10h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$98

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Phoenix

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixLas Vegas

PHX - LAS

PHXLAS

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-7:16 am

Nonstop1h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/6

7:05 am-8:13 am

Nonstop1h 08m

$67

PhoenixLos Angeles

PHX - LAX

PHXLAX

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/29

6:20 am-7:53 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

2:28 pm-4:06 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$68

PhoenixLas Vegas

PHX - LAS

PHXLAS

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/15

9:19 am-10:32 am

Nonstop1h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 5/19

7:05 am-8:13 am

Nonstop1h 08m

$68

PhoenixLas Vegas

PHX - LAS

PHXLAS

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/27

6:20 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/29

5:04 pm-6:28 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$70

PhoenixLos Angeles

PHX - LAX

PHXLAX

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 5/29

9:19 am-2:06 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/5

2:28 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$74

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 6/14

3:46 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

San Diego

Tue 6/24

3:18 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$77

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 6/13

7:30 am-9:42 am

Nonstop2h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

8:31 pm-10:38 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$80

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 5/28

3:05 pm-4:22 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

San Diego

Wed 6/4

8:48 pm-8:13 am

1 stop11h 25m

$91

PhoenixLos Angeles

PHX - LAX

PHXLAX

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 5/21

1:33 pm-3:01 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

4:25 pm-6:04 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$92

PhoenixSan Diego

PHX - SAN

PHXSAN

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/30

9:19 am-6:03 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Diego

Sun 6/1

8:48 pm-8:13 am

1 stop11h 25m

$92

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to California (average of $246). Flying from Phoenix to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 PHX to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Phoenix to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Phoenix to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from PH1 to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (97 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Phoenix to California have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,408 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Phoenix to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $32. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Phoenix to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Phoenix to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Phoenix to California consider Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Los Angeles or Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Phoenix to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Phoenix, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (100%), Copa Airlines (96%), Aeromexico( 94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to California?

    While on average a flight from Phoenix to California is generally $1,091, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $48. When looking at the most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $76 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Phoenix to California 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 Phoenix to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to California (average of $246). Flying from Phoenix to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Phoenix to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$35Average$105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$43Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$68Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$110Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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