Los Angeles International to Phoenix Sky Harbor
370 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 09m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $30 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $30). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Los Angeles International
Los Angeles International spreads across nine terminals arranged in a U around the central hub, with the inter-terminal LAX-it shuttle and the new Automated People Mover (opening late 2026) connecting them. Metro Rail does not yet enter the airport directly — the K Line shuttle and FlyAway bus to Union Station are the rail-adjacent options. American, Delta, United, Southwest and Alaska all run major operations here; international long-haul fills T2 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor is 4 miles east of downtown Phoenix — one of the most central airports in the US after BOS and DCA. Valley Metro Rail does not enter the airport; the PHX Sky Train light rail connects to METRO at 44th Street/Washington in 5 minutes for $4 then onward to downtown. Spring training (February–March) is peak season; June–August summer heat (110°F+) drives fares to their lowest.
Who flies LAX to PHX?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 09m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 09m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 09m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 1h 09m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 1h 09m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 1h 09m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 09m | Economy |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HA | 1h 09m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly LAX→PHX
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Los Angeles to Phoenix FAQs
Direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) take approximately 1h 09m for the 370-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $22. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is the primary international airport for Phoenix. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.