Las Vegas to Phoenix (LAS–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LAS–PHX is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 256 miles in approximately 0h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 170 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 137 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h10-1h25 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 56 | 321, 738, 7M8, A21N | 1h13-1h18 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 35 | 32N, A20N, A21N | 1h08-1h25 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 28 | 321, 738 | 1h15-1h16 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 12 | 321 | 1h13-1h17 | Oneworld | – | |
| AMF AMF | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Las Vegas
| Metric | LAS→PHX | SGU→PHX | HII→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAS | – | 112 mi | 114 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 270 | 21 | 5 |
| Flight time | 0h 42m | 1h 25m | 1h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAS: PDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Las Vegas, it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix.
The airport is 5 miles from the Strip; ride-shares and taxis take 10–20 minutes from the Strip ($15–25). There is no rail link.The Las Vegas Monorail does not serve the airport. RTC bus Route 109 connects the airport to the Strip ($2, 20–30 min), but luggage handling is inconvenient. Hotel shuttles from major resorts are the most hassle-free option and often free for guests.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
LAS–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Las Vegas to Phoenix: Short-Haul Desert Southwest Nonstop
LAS-PHX is one of the shortest commercial air markets in the American Southwest, covering 250 miles in one hour of block time. Southwest Airlines holds the highest frequency, with American and Spirit adding capacity. Total daily nonstops run six to ten depending on season. The route serves leisure travelers, VFR traffic between Nevada and Arizona communities, and some business travelers between Las Vegas' hospitality industry and Phoenix's financial and insurance sectors. Harry Reid International is the 8th-busiest US airport by passengers; Phoenix Sky Harbor is the 10th-busiest. Both airports handle high volumes efficiently with short security wait times at off-peak hours.
Drive vs. Fly Considerations
The 290-mile road distance via US-93 is the most practical driving route and passes through Hoover Dam and the Arizona high desert. Road travel time is four to five hours depending on traffic and the chosen route. For passengers in central Las Vegas or central Phoenix, the flight saves two hours and avoids a mountain highway crossing. For travelers at the suburban edges of either city, the drive may be comparable in total time. Southwest's frequent service and no-fee baggage policy (first two bags) makes this pair particularly attractive for leisure travelers with checked luggage. PHX sees monsoon afternoon storms from July through September, which occasionally produce ground stops affecting LAS-PHX late-afternoon and evening arrivals.'\2