Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix round-trip?

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According to our current data, Frontier ($139), Delta ($160), and Alaska Airlines ($252) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix. Frontier is priced at 70% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix one-way?

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The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are Frontier ($74), Alaska Airlines ($108), and Delta ($138).

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

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The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is 70 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.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix (average of $413). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix in March is currently the most expensive (average of $560). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Phoenix flight should consider departing on Monday at noon 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.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

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The most flights from WAS to PH1 are scheduled on a Friday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Phoenix ranges from 0.0 - 1.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Phoenix when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Phoenix, 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 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Question 9

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

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The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $213. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) can be booked for $267 on average, our data indicates $1,229 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix consider choosing Austrian Airlines (72%), Avianca (72%) or Brussels Airlines (72%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

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Before booking your flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, American Airlines or Southwest.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to PHX?

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Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 14

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix that include hotel bookings?

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

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How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

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

Question 16

Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

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

Popular in	March
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$482

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$139	Average$284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$160	Average$361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$216	Average$371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$227	Average$422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$252	Average$326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$281	Average$514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is 70 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 Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to PHX?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Phoenix flight should consider departing on Monday at noon 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.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

The most flights from WAS to PH1 are scheduled on a Friday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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