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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Los Angeles International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Los Angeles.$137 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Jul, returning Sat, 26 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $137, select.
Los Angeles.$152 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $152, select.
Los Angeles.$152 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $152, select.
Los Angeles.$152 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jul, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $152, select.
Los Angeles.$157 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.
Los Angeles.$157 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.
Los Angeles.$168 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct, returning Thu, 16 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.
Los Angeles.$168 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Los Angeles International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Phoenix Sky Harbor to Los Angeles International flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from $137
Aug
from $157
Sep
from $152
Oct
from $168
Nov
from $209
Dec
from $178
Jan
from $319
Feb
from $319
Mar
from $532
Apr
from $384
May
from $319
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Direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Los Angeles International

Phoenix Sky Harbor to Los Angeles International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Los Angeles below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Los Angeles International.

Phoenix to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$137
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 33 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week725

Finding cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Los Angeles International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Los Angeles International is $137. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Los Angeles International.
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Los Angeles International.
As of July 2025, there are 764 flights per week flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Los Angeles International.
The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Los Angeles International is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday, 26 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 33 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles International.

Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Phoenix.

  • Flights from PHX to LAX start at 05:35 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:45 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 159 weekly Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.

  • Your PHX to LAX flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • There are plenty of direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport to pick from. When planning your Los Angeles trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of United States:

  • American Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates PHX to LAX flights. A dependable 90.0% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PHX and LAX:

    • Tucson International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • San Diego International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • At the moment, $70 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $137. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from PHX to LAX by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PHX to LAX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

  • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that take off from PHX reach their destination without delay.

  • To get to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport from central Phoenix, it'll take about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near PHX:

Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

  • From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from PHX to LAX in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

  • If you're ready to explore another major stop in United States, head for San Jose, about 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Phoenix to Los Angeles

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