Mesa to Los Angeles (AZA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AZA Airport Page →
391 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BZN Bozeman 5h 55m G4 AFAMDL Bozeman (BZN) to Los Angeles flights
MSO Missoula 7h 10m G4 AALXJUA Missoula (MSO) to Los Angeles flights
PDX Portland 7h 13m G4 AAAFAM Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles flights
GEG Spokane 10h 31m G4 AFAMAS Spokane (GEG) to Los Angeles flights
DSM Des Moines 10h 58m G4 AA Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles flights
OMA Omaha 17h 56m G4 AAASJL Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 22h 44m G4 AFDLGB Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles flights
FCA Kalispell 23h 31m G4 UA Kalispell (FCA) to Los Angeles flights
LAS Las Vegas ~3h 46m G4 AAACAF Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles flights
VCV Victorville ~3h 57m UA Victorville (VCV) to Los Angeles flights
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Mesa to Los Angeles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
391 mi 1h 1m nonstop

AZA–LAX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AZA to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
562
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AZA → LAX
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
LAX → AZA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Mesa

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric AZA→LAX PHX→LAX TUS→LAX
Distance from AZA 22 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 44 26
Weekly flights ~1 525 222
Flight time 1h 1m 1h 15m 1h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of AZA with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Los Angeles is 0 hours the same as Mesa.
AZA: MST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mesa, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
391 mi / 629 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m gate to gate.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

AZA–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mesa to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance391 mi / 629 km
Flight time1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AZA
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AZA to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Mesa Gateway Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 1h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 391 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bozeman Yellowstone, Missoula Montana and Portland.
Nearby alternatives include PHX, TUS and PRC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AZA to LAX

Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AZA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AZA to LAX is about 1 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 391 miles (629 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bozeman Yellowstone, Missoula Montana and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX), Tucson (TUS) and Prescott (PRC).