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$36+ Cheap flights from California to Tempe, AZ

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PHX
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Tempe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Tempe flight deals. Data was last updated October 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$63
(Frontier)

One-way from

$36
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$158
From California to Tempe
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Cheapest flights from California to Tempe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Tempe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 23, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 10/311:42 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Mon 11/103:16 pmPHX - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$63
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/58:00 amSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Thu 11/68:00 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 24mFrontier
Deal found 10/23$64
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 11/58:00 amSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Fri 11/77:25 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$65
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Wed 11/57:48 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sat 11/85:16 pmPHX - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$66
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Fri 11/218:39 amSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Fri 11/287:35 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/23$67
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/47:48 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Sat 11/85:16 pmPHX - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 10/23$67
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/218:39 amSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Sun 11/237:30 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$68
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 11/47:48 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Wed 11/55:16 pmPHX - LAX
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 10/23$68
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/128:00 amSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Fri 11/144:24 pmPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 16mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$69
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:57 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Sun 12/149:30 amPHX - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$69
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Fri 12/129:37 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 22mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/146:02 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/22$70
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 11/197:48 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Thu 11/207:45 amPHX - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$70

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Tempe 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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Tempe that are best for you.

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San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Tue 12/9

4:52 pm-7:14 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/17

7:56 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$71

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Tue 3/3

1:55 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 3/4

11:40 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$71

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Tue 12/9

7:10 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 12/16

6:02 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$71

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Fri 12/12

9:37 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 12/14

6:02 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$71

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Wed 12/17

9:45 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/10

12:50 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$80

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Sat 1/17

4:05 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 1/18

8:35 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$81

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Fri 2/6

5:00 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 2/9

4:00 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$83

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Sat 12/6

7:10 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 12/7

10:22 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$83

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

5:15 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 11/18

5:10 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$103

San FranciscoPhoenix

SFO - PHX

SFOPHX

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

3:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 12/7

9:45 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$104

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Best time to book a flight from California to Tempe

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tempe (average of $21). Flying from California to Tempe in July is currently the most expensive (average of $82). 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 TM9?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Tempe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 23, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Tempe in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Tempe. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Tempe

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Tempe. 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 October 23, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to TM9 are scheduled on a Thursday (88 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from California to Tempe?

    A quick flight from California to Tempe can take about 1h 22m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $71. The distance between California and Tempe is about 305 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $36. Alaska Airlines flights start at $36 while deals on Delta start at $54 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl, Los Angeles - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl is the most popular route from California to Tempe.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Tempe are Envoy Air (100%), WestJet (94%) and ITA Airways (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Tempe?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Tempe is $40. On average you can expect to pay $593. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), can usually be booked for $58.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tempe (average of $21). Flying from California to Tempe in July is currently the most expensive (average of $82). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Tempe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Tempe. 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$33Average$137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$42Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$63Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$77Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$79Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$103Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Allegiant AirCheapest$104Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$139Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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