Cheap flights from California to Phoenix from $29

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
LAX — PHX
oct. 3 — oct. 101

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 41% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 60 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from California to Phoenix 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $217, or $275 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Phoenix from California average $212. You can even find prices in January for less than $212, as users have found deals to Phoenix from as low as $117. The month of November appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Phoenix from California. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 18%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Phoenix (CA - PHX)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Phoenix as you normally would.

Cheap Frontier flights from California to Phoenix

Take a peek at the cheapest Frontier flights we've detected traveling from California to Phoenix. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.

Cheap American Airlines flights from California to Phoenix

Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from California and landing in Phoenix. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.

Cheap California to Phoenix flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for California to Phoenix flights for September, October
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from California to Phoenix in 2023. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.

California to Phoenix 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Phoenix from California found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Phoenix from California

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California to Phoenix flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Phoenix from California, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Phoenix from California

The cheapest one-way flights from California to Phoenix
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from California to Phoenix, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. For those needing a return trip from California, there is a search form available above.

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SNA - PHX

SNAPHX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 10/24

Nonstop1h 18m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

mié. 10/25

Nonstop1h 25m

San DiegoPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

sáb. 10/21

Nonstop1h 24m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

mié. 10/25

Nonstop1h 16m

San FranciscoPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

mar. 10/17

Nonstop2h 05m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

mar. 10/24

Nonstop2h 13m

San FranciscoPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

mar. 10/17

Nonstop2h 03m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

mar. 10/17

Nonstop2h 07m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SNA - PHX

SNAPHX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mié. 10/25

Nonstop1h 21m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

jue. 10/26

Nonstop1h 24m

San DiegoPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

mié. 10/11

1 stop10h 20m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

sáb. 10/14

Nonstop1h 17m

San DiegoPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

jue. 10/26

1 stop4h 46m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

lun. 10/30

Nonstop1h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntyPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

SNA - PHX

SNAPHX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 10/12

1 stop4h 08m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

lun. 10/16

1 stop8h 48m

Los AngelesPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

LAX - PHX

LAXPHX

Los Angeles

mié. 11/8

Nonstop1h 27m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

dom. 11/12

Nonstop1h 29m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Phoenix, such as Frontier, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Had to cancel my flight. Hopefully since I bought flight insurance, I will be getting a refund! flights were on time and smooth other than that.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Had to cancel my flight. Hopefully since I bought flight insurance, I will be getting a refund! flights were on time and smooth other than that.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Had to cancel my flight. Hopefully since I bought flight insurance, I will be getting a refund! flights were on time and smooth other than that.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Had to cancel my flight. Hopefully since I bought flight insurance, I will be getting a refund! flights were on time and smooth other than that.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Had to cancel my flight. Hopefully since I bought flight insurance, I will be getting a refund! flights were on time and smooth other than that.

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Had to cancel my flight. Hopefully since I bought flight insurance, I will be getting a refund! flights were on time and smooth other than that.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about California to Phoenix flights.

Can I find flights from California to Phoenix for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Phoenix for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $38, but on average you can expect to pay $47.

Are there nonstop flights from California to Phoenix for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to Phoenix under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Phoenix is less than $49.

Are there last-minute flights available from California to Phoenix for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Phoenix within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from California to Phoenix?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from California to Phoenix on average per day?

59 flight departures from California to Phoenix per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 5% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 34% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 31% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 31% of flight departures

How long is the flight from California to Phoenix?

Frontier can get you from California to Phoenix in just under 1h 18m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 371 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

What are the most popular routes from California to Phoenix?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Phoenix?

What are the most reliable airlines from California to Phoenix?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Phoenix consider choosing China Eastern (100%), Air China (95%) or Austrian Airlines (95%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the cheapest flights from California to Phoenix?

Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Phoenix? While on average our users pay $515, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $59. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), is priced around $70.

What does LAX to PHX mean?

This is defined as Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX). Codes like Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), Prescott Airport (PRC).

Top 9 airlines flying from California to Phoenix

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from California to Phoenix choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$29Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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FrontierCheapest$32Average$105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$34Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$54Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$69Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$69Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$99Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Southern / MokuleleCheapest$126Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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JetBlueCheapest$159Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hourly flight availability from California to Phoenix

See what time of day planes typically take off from California to Phoenix
14%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
34%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
41%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
11%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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