Cheap flights from California to Arizona from $34

The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Arizona from California, with most prices found around $189. If you aren’t able to travel to Arizona during the month of July, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $208.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Arizona from California is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $228. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Arizona is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $323.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Arizona is at noon. Flights from California to Arizona during this time can be as low as $190. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $300 on average. Flights to Arizona from California in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

Fly from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway for the best California - Arizona flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Arizona from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Arizona for around $176 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Arizona from California for as low as $129 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Arizona flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Arizona

Frontier, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Arizona from California according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Arizona. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Arizona on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of June 2026, there are 396 flights per day flying from California to Arizona. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 46% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of June 2026, 2,774 flights take off from California and land in Arizona each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.