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Cheap flights from Phoenix to California

PHX — LAX
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Thu 11/26
Thu 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$216
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to California

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

The best time to book flights from Phoenix to California is 32 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $177). Flying from Phoenix to California in September is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Phoenix to California at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Phoenix to California, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,443 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,191 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,516 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $23. However, be on the lookout for offers from Allegiant Air and JetBlue, 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: China Eastern (97%), Asiana Airlines (97%), Lufthansa( 95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to California?

    While on average a flight from Phoenix to California is generally $993, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $54. When looking at the most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $82 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 $177). Flying from Phoenix to California in September is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 9 airlines flying from Phoenix to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$41Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$66Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$100Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$109Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$117Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$117Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$154Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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