Route guide · 369 miles
Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles
PHX → LAX · Nonstop 1h 15m · Live round-trip fares
Plenty of travelers price out Phoenix to Los Angeles every day — here's how to beat the average fare. Nonstops run about 1h 15m, and the calendar matters more than the airline. Aim to book 2–4 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of the week, and set a free alert so a price drop never slips past you.
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The fastest way between the two cities is the nonstop: about 1h 15m for the 369-mile run from PHX to LAX. Those flights are flown by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines. Prices behave best when you book 2–4 weeks out.
Booking insights: Phoenix → Los Angeles
- Distance: 369 miles · nonstop flight time: 1h 15m.
- Cheapest upcoming week in the live data starts around Oct 29, with fares from $46.
- Of the months we're tracking right now, October 2026 has the lowest fares, starting at $46.
- Fares tend to bottom out when you book about 2–4 weeks ahead — earlier than that rarely helps, later usually hurts.
- Tuesday and Wednesday departures usually undercut Friday and Sunday fares on routes like this one.
- A free fare alert beats daily checking: we watch this route and ping you when prices drop.
Price trend
Cheapest departure weeks ahead
Departing around Oct 29 is currently the cheapest window — about $51 less than the nearest weeks. Based on recent fares found for this route; prices change quickly.
Cheapest month · Phoenix → Los Angeles
October 2026
Every date's recent round-trip fare, at a glance.
Fares from
$46
Cheapest: Thu, Oct 29 — $46 · Priciest: Oct 23 — $123
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Phoenix to Los Angeles flight FAQs
How long is the flight from PHX to LAX?
Nonstop flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles take about 1h 15m and cover roughly 369 miles. One-stop itineraries add 2–4 hours depending on the layover city.
Are there nonstop flights from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines typically operate nonstop flights from PHX to LAX. Nonstops are usually cheapest when booked 2–4 weeks ahead of departure.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
Right now, October 2026 is shaping up cheapest for Phoenix to Los Angeles — we've seen fares from $46 in that month. Prices move fast, so lock in when you see a number you like.
How much are last minute flights from PHX to LAX?
Book inside the final week and you'll usually pay a premium on PHX to LAX. Fares booked 2–4 weeks ahead are almost always kinder.
What is a good round-trip deal from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
A good deal is anything at or below the recent fares shown above. Set a free Airfare Deal alert and we'll ping you the moment fares drop.
Which airlines fly from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
You'll mainly see American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines on Phoenix to Los Angeles. Checking each against the live fares below is the surest way to find the lowest price for your dates.
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