Los Angeles to Phoenix (LAX–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Los Angeles to Phoenix
7 carriers, 588 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines
588 Flights/wk
370 mi
1h 5m nonstop
182 1-stop hubs
LAX–PHX is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 370 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 182 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LAX–PHX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, CZ, FJ, PD, QF, QR | 70 | 320, 321, 32Q, 738, A21N, B38M | 1h27-1h36 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, CZ, FJ, PD, QF, QR | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 64 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h05-1h30 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, OZ, SQ, VA | 58 | 739, 7M8, E75L, E7W | 1h20-1h39 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, OZ, SQ, VA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, KE, LA, LY, SK, VS | 34 | E75L, E7W | 1h25-1h29 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, KE, LA, LY, SK, VS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 22 | 32N, 32Q, A20N | 1h26-1h37 | – | Y4 | |
| KII KII | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to PHX direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to PHX.
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Candidates
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Los Angeles
Nearby airports with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
| Metric | LAX→PHX | HHR→PHX | LGB→PHX |
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| Distance from LAX | – | 4 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 588 | 1 | 55 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 22m | 1h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 34% | – | – |
Hawthorne (HHR) to Phoenix flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Phoenix flights · Burbank (BUR) to Phoenix flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
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LAX: PDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix.
LAX: PDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix.
Distance & Flight Time
370 mi / 595 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 2h 37m.
Getting to LAX
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
Getting from PHX
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.
Phoenix Climate
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.
Facts
LAX–PHX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Phoenix route.
Route details
Distance370 mi / 595 km
Flight time1h 5m to 2h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights588 out / 571 return
1-stop connections182 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LAX to PHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 2h 37m. The route covers 370 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, KII, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 23 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 588 nonstop flights per week from LAX to PHX. The return direction has about 571 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UDD, GYR, TRM, SCF, CLD, PRC, VGT, BUR, NUQ, BFL, MEV, CCR, APC, HWD, SCK, GUC, VNY, OGD, TEX, PVU, DRO, RIL, GJT, EGE, BJC, HDN, MTJ, APA, COS, JAC, MKC, BFI, TYR, ASE, RAP, BZN, SUN, IAB, FTW, ABI, YLW, SGR, ADS, LNK, ICT, LIT, CMI, ZIH, ZLO, PWK, TIJ, YWG, SUS, MKE, YIP, BHM, GRB, CGF, TYS, PDK, OPF, LRD, GSP, CVG, AGS, SBN, SJD, TEB, APF, SAF, SNA, SUA, TTN, PBI, BED, GSO, RSW, HPN, MFR, ORF, RIC, BDL, PSC, LGA, PTY, YEG, SBA, MEM, DNA, EUG, SBP, KOA, OAK, ELP, LAS, RDM, IPL, LIH, SFO, SAN, ABQ, MSP, MRY, PSP, RNO, SLC, SJC, HOU, LGB, SMF, TUS, DEN, SGU, OGG, PAE, FAT, GEG, YUL, DAL, BOI, MDW, DFW, MSN, STS, CLT, IAH, LTN, SAT, STL, AUS, MCI, GDL, SEA, MSY, PDX, DTW, OMA, OKC, MTY, IND, BNA, HNL, ORD, MEX, TUL, TPA, IAD, BWI, ATL, MCO, YYC, CLE, MIA, YYZ, NRT, RDU, BOS, YVR, PHL, DCA, JFK, XNA, EWR, BUF, LTO, PVR, FLL, DSM, HCR, SDF, TRK, MZT, PIT, CMH, HND, BRU, CUN, JWN, ANC, TPE, LHR and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHX to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Door-to-door, the roughly 370-mile drive via I-10 takes 5.5–7 hours depending on LA traffic. Flying with airport processing at both ends typically runs 3.5–4.5 hours total. The flight is faster for most travelers, though the margin narrows when factoring in LAX ground transportation and checked baggage.
Extreme heat at Phoenix (frequently above 110°F in summer) can affect takeoff performance for heavily loaded aircraft, occasionally requiring weight restrictions or schedule adjustments. However, standard commercial aircraft operating LAX-PHX are rarely operationally restricted; delays at PHX in summer are more commonly caused by afternoon monsoon thunderstorms (July–September) than by heat alone.
Southwest, Spirit, and Frontier typically offer the lowest base fares on LAX-PHX and operate from dedicated terminals. Southwest uses Terminal 1, Spirit and Frontier from Terminal 5 (or Tom Bradley for some international-capable carriers). American, United, and Alaska operate from their respective terminals with higher base fares but more schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles to Phoenix Air Service
LAX–PHX is a dense short-haul Southwest US corridor served by over a dozen airlines. The 370-mile distance and 1-hour block time place it at the short end of commercially viable jet routes, which keeps fares low and frequencies high. Southwest Airlines historically carries the largest share of passengers on this segment.
Operational Notes
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) serves as a hub for American Airlines and a focus city for Southwest, meaning LAX arrivals often connect onward into the broader Southwest US and Mexico. Monsoon season (July–September) introduces afternoon thunderstorm risk at PHX that can cause ground stops and holding patterns. LAX departure delays for short-haul western routes are common in the afternoon due to airspace congestion in the Southern California TRACON.