How many flights depart from California to Phoenix on average per week?

As of March 2026, there are 1,772 flights per week flying from California to Phoenix. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Phoenix?

On average, it takes 1h 20m to fly from California to Phoenix if you fly out of Santa Ana (the most popular airport in California) and into Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Phoenix). If you’re flying out of Los Angeles and into Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 1h 24m.

What airlines fly to Phoenix?

Frontier, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Phoenix from California according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Phoenix. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Phoenix on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from California to Phoenix on average per day?

253 flights are operational daily from California to Phoenix as of March 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 48% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Phoenix?

Frontier, Southwest, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to Phoenix

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Phoenix?

Prices for flights from California to Phoenix are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Phoenix?

As of March 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Phoenix.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Phoenix?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Phoenix.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Phoenix?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Phoenix can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Phoenix. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:21 pm - 11:59 pm

LAX

PHX

1h 38mnonstop

8:15 pm - 9:51 pm

PHX

LAX

1h 36mnonstop

$62Frontier

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13

11:29 am - 12:55 pm

LAS

PHX

1h 26mnonstop

8:00 am - 9:16 am

PHX

LAS

1h 16mnonstop

$63Frontier

Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25

5:56 pm - 7:20 pm

SNA

PHX

1h 24mnonstop

9:00 am - 1:58 pm

PHX

SNA

4h 58m

1 stop

$102Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 14

5:30 pm - 11:00 pm

ONT

PHX

5h 30m

1 stop

7:30 am - 8:45 am

PHX

ONT

1h 15mnonstop

$147Southwest

Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, Apr 24

3:55 pm - 9:15 pm

ONT

PHX

5h 20m

2 stops

8:30 am - 11:35 am

PHX

ONT

3h 05m

1 stop

$148Southwest

Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21

5:02 pm - 10:39 pm

SJC

PHX

5h 37m

1 stop

7:11 am - 11:24 am

PHX

SJC

4h 13m

1 stop

$215Alaska Airlines

Wed, Jun 10 - Thu, Jul 9

12:59 pm - 7:10 pm

SJC

PHX

6h 11m

1 stop

10:27 pm - 1:17 pm

PHX

SJC

14h 50m

1 stop

$216Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 26 - Fri, May 29

10:21 am - 3:01 pm

SJC

PHX

4h 40m

1 stop

7:15 pm - 9:45 am

PHX

SJC

14h 30m

1 stop

$219Alaska Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 12

7:00 pm - 8:37 pm

BUR

PHX

1h 37mnonstop

7:18 am - 9:01 am

PHX

BUR

1h 43mnonstop

$223American Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Fri, May 1

4:34 pm - 9:04 pm

SMF

PHX

4h 30m

1 stop

7:15 am - 9:20 am

PHX

SMF

2h 05mnonstop

$269American Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

American Airlines flights from California to Phoenix

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American Airlines

Apr 15

SAN6:30 amSan Diego

1h 28m

PHX7:58 amPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Apr 22

PHX7:15 amPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1h 23m

SAN8:38 amSan Diego

$117

American Airlines

Apr 16

ONT7:35 pmOntario

1h 21m

PHX8:56 pmPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Apr 18

PHX6:15 pmPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1h 19m

ONT7:34 pmOntario

$207

American Airlines

Apr 22

BUR4:29 pmBurbank Bob Hope

1h 35m

PHX6:04 pmPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Apr 25

PHX7:18 amPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1h 43m

BUR9:01 amBurbank Bob Hope

$221

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United Airlines

Apr 22

LAX8:20 pmLos Angeles

1h 39m

PHX9:59 pmPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Apr 28

PHX7:08 pmPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1h 37m

LAX8:45 pmLos Angeles

$117

United Airlines

Apr 14

BUR9:00 amBurbank Bob Hope

7h 54m

1 stop

PHX4:54 pmPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Apr 15

PHX7:10 amPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6h 48m

1 stop

BUR1:58 pmBurbank Bob Hope

$267

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LAX - PHX

LAXPHX

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

10:21 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 4/13

8:15 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$62

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LAS - PHX

LASPHX

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/22

11:29 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 4/25

8:00 am-9:16 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$63

Santa AnaPhoenix

SNA - PHX

SNAPHX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/13

5:56 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/14

9:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$102

OntarioPhoenix

ONT - PHX

ONTPHX

Ontario

Thu 4/23

5:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 4/24

7:30 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$147

OntarioPhoenix

ONT - PHX

ONTPHX

Ontario

Fri 4/17

3:55 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops5h 20m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/21

8:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop3h 05m

$148

San JosePhoenix

SJC - PHX

SJCPHX

San Jose

Wed 6/10

5:02 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 7/9

7:11 am-11:24 am

1 stop4h 13m

$215

San JosePhoenix

SJC - PHX

SJCPHX

San Jose

Tue 5/26

12:59 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/29

10:27 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$216

San JosePhoenix

SJC - PHX

SJCPHX

San Jose

Tue 5/12

10:21 am-3:01 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/12

7:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop14h 30m

$219

BurbankPhoenix

BUR - PHX

BURPHX

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 4/29

7:00 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/1

7:18 am-9:01 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$223

SacramentoPhoenix

SMF - PHX

SMFPHX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/21

4:34 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/28

7:15 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$269

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Phoenix?

If you are unable to visit Phoenix during the month of December, then departing from California during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $150.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Phoenix?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Phoenix from California is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $209. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $314.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Phoenix?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Phoenix is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $181. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Phoenix, so prices are often more expensive at around $278 per ticket.

What is the cheapest California to Phoenix flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Phoenix?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Phoenix from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Phoenix for around $163 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Phoenix from California for as low as $119 on momondo.

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How old do you have to be to fly from California to Phoenix?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Phoenix.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Phoenix?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Phoenix can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Phoenix. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $45	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,020 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $58	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,317 reviews	Search Delta flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $60	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,840 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $61	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,905 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $63	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,540 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $78	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 710 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $83	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,100 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $97	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,326 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $97	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,489 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,464 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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