Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix
LAX to PHX · 369 mi · 1h 26m est.
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Los Angeles to Phoenix flight insights
Average flight time
~1h 26m (estimated)
LAX → PHX
Cheapest cached price
$124
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Last checked Oct 31, 2026
Planning a trip from Los Angeles to Phoenix? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 26m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $124 (last checked Oct 31, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.
Los Angeles to Phoenix covers a straight-line distance of about 369 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 26m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.
Los Angeles to Phoenix at a glance
Route Quick Facts
| Origin | Los Angeles (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Destination | Phoenix (PHX) |
| Average Flight Time | ~1h 26m (estimated) |
| Current Lowest Fare | $124 |
| Fares Last Checked | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Distance | 369 miles (LAX to PHX) |
| Time in Phoenix | Same time as Los Angeles until Nov 1, 2026 |
| Airlines in our fare results | 1 |
Local time in Phoenix is the same as in Los Angeles until Nov 1, 2026, then 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is on Pacific Time, Phoenix on Mountain Standard Time.
Flight deals from Los Angeles to Phoenix
LAX to PHX is a short hop: 370 miles, and Southwest lists an average flight time of 1 hour 27 minutes with 6 nonstops each weekday. That's the nonstop we can confirm on an airline's own page; results can include other airlines and connections, so check the stops on each fare.
Phoenix doesn't change its clocks. From the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March, Phoenix is an hour ahead of LA, so a 6 p.m. departure from LAX lands at about 8:30 p.m. Phoenix time. The rest of the year, the clocks match.
At Sky Harbor, Southwest and American use Terminal 4 and Frontier uses Terminal 3. The free PHX Sky Train links both with the Rental Car Center and the light rail at 44th Street and Washington, around the clock.
Expect heat on arrival in summer. The National Weather Service's preliminary 2025 figures show 122 days of 100°F or more at Sky Harbor, and August averaged an overnight low of 87°F, so even a midnight landing can be hot.
Airports for Los Angeles to Phoenix flights
Departure · Los Angeles
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Pacific Time
Other airports near Los Angeles: Long Beach (LGB), John Wayne (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Hollywood Burbank (BUR)
Arrival · Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
Mountain Standard Time
Los Angeles to Phoenix: airport and fare guide
Checked on 30 Oct 2026 against the airline, airport, transit and weather pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.
Which LA airport should you fly out of to Phoenix?
Fly from the airport closest to where you start, not LAX by default. Southwest runs nonstops to Phoenix from all five Los Angeles area airports.
| Airport | Closest for | Confirmed nonstop airlines to PHX | Southwest nonstops, Mon to Fri | Southwest average flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles International (LAX) | Santa Monica, the Westside and the beach cities | Southwest | 6 a day | 1 hr 27 min |
| Hollywood Burbank (BUR) | Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley | Southwest | 6 a day | 1 hr 34 min |
| Long Beach (LGB) | Long Beach and the southern South Bay | Southwest | 4 a day | 1 hr 22 min |
| John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) | Anaheim, Irvine, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach | American, Frontier, Southwest | 6 a day | 1 hr 20 min |
| Ontario International (ONT) | Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside and San Bernardino | Southwest | 4 a day | 1 hr 16 min |
Southwest flights and average times from Southwest's route pages; John Wayne's airlines from its own nonstop list. All checked 30 Oct 2026. Other airlines may fly some of these routes, so check the stops on each result.
Ontario is the quickest hop on Southwest's averages and Burbank the longest, but the gap is 18 minutes. Your drive to the airport matters more. From the Valley or Pasadena, try Burbank first; from the Inland Empire, Ontario; from Orange County, John Wayne. Change the From box above to compare them.
Leaving from Los Angeles International (LAX)
| Airline | LAX terminal |
|---|---|
| Southwest | Terminal 1 |
| Other airlines | Check your boarding pass or airline app. |
From LAX's airline location map dated 1 Jul 2026. Terminal 5 closed for rebuilding in October 2025.
- LAWA says to allow at least two hours before a domestic departure, enough to check bags, clear security and reach the gate.
- FlyAway buses run to every LAX terminal from Union Station and Van Nuys. LAWA's transit page lists buses about every 15 minutes from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., at $12.75 one way, paid by contactless card or the FlyAway app. Cash isn't accepted.
- The Metro C and K Lines stop at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. A free Metro Connector shuttle runs from there to the terminals with proof of transit.
- LAX's SkyLink people mover isn't carrying passengers yet. News reports on 29 Oct 2026 put the earliest opening at February 2027, so plan on the shuttle for now.
- Some transit routes to LAX stop in the evening or run weekdays only, so check yours on LAWA's transit page before a late flight.
Leaving from Hollywood Burbank (BUR)
Hollywood Burbank opened a new 14-gate terminal in October 2026, and its main entrance moved from Thornton Avenue to Winona Avenue at Hollywood Way. If you last flew from there before then, give yourself a few extra minutes.
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)
| Airline | PHX terminal |
|---|---|
| Southwest | Terminal 4 |
| American | Terminal 4 |
| Frontier | Terminal 3 |
| Other airlines | Check your boarding pass or airline app. |
From Phoenix Sky Harbor's passenger airlines page, checked 30 Oct 2026.
- The free PHX Sky Train runs 24 hours, linking Terminals 3 and 4 with the Rental Car Center, economy parking and Valley Metro Rail at 44th Street and Washington.
- Trains come every 3½ to 7 minutes from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Overnight maintenance can stretch waits to 15 minutes or more, so if your flight lands after 10 p.m., allow extra time to reach a rental car.
What the lowest fares include
| Fare | Carry-on | Checked bag |
|---|---|---|
| American Basic Economy | Included, plus a personal item. | Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers. |
| United Basic Economy | Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you're a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card. | Not included; check United's bag fee calculator. |
| Southwest Basic | One carry-on and one personal item. | $45 for the first bag and $55 for the second, each way, on travel booked or changed on or after 9 Apr 2026. |
From the airlines' own pages (American and United checked 17 Oct 2026, Southwest 27 Oct 2026). Confirm the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.
Sources
- Southwest: Los Angeles to Phoenix (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- Southwest: Burbank to Phoenix (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- Southwest: Long Beach to Phoenix (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- Southwest: Orange County/Santa Ana to Phoenix (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- Southwest: Ontario/LA to Phoenix (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- John Wayne Airport: Non-stop destinations (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor: Passenger airlines (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- Phoenix Sky Harbor: PHX Sky Train (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- LAX: Airline location map (as of 1 Jul 2026) (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- LAWA: Terminal 5 closure (20 Oct 2025) (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- LAWA: Summer travel tips (1 Jul 2026) (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- LAWA: Transit to LAX (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- KFI AM 640: LAX people mover delayed again (29 Oct 2026) (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- Hollywood Burbank Airport: Press releases (October 2026, new terminal) (accessed 28 Oct 2026)
- Elevate BUR: Replacement terminal FAQ (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- Amtrak: Sunset Limited (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- National Weather Service Phoenix: 2025 weather review (preliminary) (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
- American Airlines: Basic Economy (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- United: Basic Economy FAQ (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
- Southwest: Optional travel charges (accessed 27 Oct 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix?
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Phoenix?
Which Los Angeles area airports have nonstop flights to Phoenix?
Which LAX terminal do Phoenix flights leave from?
Which terminal will I arrive at in Phoenix?
How do I get from Phoenix Sky Harbor to my rental car or the light rail?
Do the cheapest Los Angeles to Phoenix fares include a checked bag?
Is there a train from Los Angeles to Phoenix?
Airline bag fees
Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.
| Airline | Carry-on, basic economy | 1st checked bag | 2nd checked bag | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | Included | $45 | $55 | aa.com, Sep 24, 2026 |
| United Airlines | Not included | $40 | $50 | united.com, Sep 24, 2026 |
| Delta Air Lines | Included | $45 | $55 | delta.com, Sep 24, 2026 |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | $45 | $55 | southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026 |
| JetBlue | Included | $45 | $59 | jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026 |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | $45 | $55 | alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026 |
| Frontier Airlines | Not included | Varies | Varies | flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026 |
| Sun Country Airlines | Not included | Varies | Varies | suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026 |
Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.
Travel tips
Arrive early for domestic flights
TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.
Pack a mixed carry-on
Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.
Screenshot your confirmation
Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.
Check in online when it opens
Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.
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