Cheap flights from California to Phoenix from $38

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from California to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $232. If you are unable to visit Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport during the month of January, then departing from California during the month December is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $241.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport from California is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $269. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $334. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as $211. Flying to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $315. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Los Angeles to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl for the best California - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport for around $197 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport from California for as low as $128 on momondo.

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

Southwest, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Frontier, Southwest and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport from California according to our data. Frontier is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

123 flights are operational daily from California to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport as of October 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 45% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

As of October 2026, there are 867 flights per week flying from California to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 24% of flights taking off on this day.