Phoenix to Los Angeles (PHX–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Phoenix to Los Angeles
21 carriers, 459 flights/week nonstop.
21 Airlines
459 Flights/wk
370 mi
0h 55m nonstop
137 1-stop hubs
PHX–LAX is served by 21 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 370 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 137 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop PHX–LAX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 84 | 321, 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 1h28-1h39 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 77 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h13-1h40 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 41 | E75L, E7W | 1h23-1h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 35 | 319, E75L, E7W | 1h33-1h45 | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 33 | 738, E75L, E7W | 1h27-1h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 27 | 20N, 32N | 1h24-1h35 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 21 | 739, E75L, E7W | 1h34-1h41 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AF Air France | 21 | E7W | 1h33-1h37 | SkyTeam | – | |
| BA British Airways | 21 | 321 | 1h31-1h32 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 21 | 321, 32Q, 738 | 1h28-1h39 | Oneworld | – | |
| AV avianca | 14 | 739, E75L | 1h34-1h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 7M9, E7W | 1h32-1h42 | Star Alliance | – | |
| LA LATAM Airlines | 9 | E75L, E7W | 1h33-1h45 | – | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | E7W | 1h40 | SkyTeam | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 7 | 32Q | 1h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| JL Japan Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h39 | Oneworld | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 7M8 | 1h34 | Oneworld | – | |
| AY Finnair | 6 | 321 | 1h32 | Oneworld | – | |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 5 | 32Q | 1h28 | SkyTeam | – | |
| 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, PHX to LAX direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
88
Nonstop flights
459
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440
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
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PHX → LAX
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
99%
Return
LAX → PHX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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87%
Arriving
99%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
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Alternatives
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Phoenix
Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
| Metric | PHX→LAX | PRC→LAX | TUS→LAX |
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| Distance from PHX | – | 87 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 21 | 1 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 459 | 14 | 180 |
| Flight time | 0h 55m | 1h 19m | 1h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – | – |
Airports within 200 miles of PHX with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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PHX: MST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
PHX: MST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
370 mi / 595 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 1h 45m.
Getting to PHX
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
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.
Facts
PHX–LAX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Phoenix to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance370 mi / 595 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)21
Weekly flights459 out / 440 return
1-stop connections137 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: 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 PHX to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h 45m. The route covers 370 miles.
21 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, avianca, Finnair, British Airways, China Airlines, Copa Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Fiji Airways, Japan Airlines, KII, LATAM Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 459 nonstop flights per week from PHX to LAX. The return direction has about 440 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, TRM, BUR, CLD, APC, TEX, MAF, APA, GJT, BJC, HWD, JAC, HDN, SGR, ADS, ICT, BFI, BZN, SUA, MZT, YLW, SDF, ZIH, ZLO, LTO, SJD, MKC, MSN, PDK, JAX, OPF, GNV, HPN, PVR, AGS, TTN, TEB, YOW, PBI, RSW, ASE, CUN, GDL, YYR, YUL, SJU, IPL, SAN, YEG, SBA, EGE, LAS, OAK, SBP, RNO, KEF, PSP, MRY, TUS, ELP, BOI, SJC, ABQ, DEN, SMF, SFO, DAL, SLC, FAT, SGU, HOU, PDX, PAE, COS, IAH, STS, DFW, AUS, STL, CVG, PSC, MEX, SEA, OKC, MCI, OGG, OMA, MFR, SUN, SAT, YVR, MDW, CMH, ORD, CLT, FAB, GEG, TUL, BNA, RDM, MSP, TPA, ATL, MCO, YWG, DSM, BWI, IAD, DTW, EUG, YYZ, YYC, EWR, MSY, MIA, SAF, IND, DCA, FLL, HND, BOS, PHL, JFK, CLE, MEM, ANC, NGO, XNA, RDU, HNL, PIT, MTY, CDG, KOA, LIH, TPE and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LAX to PHX 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.
PHX–LAX arrivals distribute across multiple terminals: American lands in Terminals 4–5, Southwest in Terminal 1, Delta in Terminals 2–3, United in Terminals 7–8. Spirit and Frontier use Terminal 3. Check your boarding pass. The Automated People Mover connects parking and the Tom Bradley International Terminal to all gates, but inter-terminal landside transfers still require separate pick-up.
Los Angeles coastal marine layer, most common May through July, can cause IFR conditions and arrival delays at LAX in the morning hours. PHX departures at 6–8am frequently arrive into fog-reduced visibility at LAX. The marine layer typically burns off by noon; afternoon PHX–LAX arrivals are generally less affected.
The drive on I-10 between Phoenix and Los Angeles takes 5.5–7 hours depending on traffic, particularly around the Coachella Valley and the 605/10 interchange in suburban LA. For travellers without heavy luggage, air travel is typically 3+ hours faster door-to-door. Flixbus and Greyhound operate the corridor but cannot match air on time.
Phoenix to Los Angeles
The PHX–LAX sector spans roughly 580km and a 1-hour block time, supporting 13 carriers and over 320 weekly departures. The route is one of the Southwest's highest-frequency corridors, driven by leisure travel, business commuters, and a large Phoenix-area population with family ties to Southern California. Southwest leads on frequency from its PHX focus city; American, United, Delta, and multiple ULCCs round out the competitive field.
LAX as an Onward Gateway
Many PHX–LAX itineraries are anchored at the LAX end for international connections, particularly transpacific routes to Asia and Oceania, and transatlantic services. Phoenix passengers connecting at LAX to international destinations should budget at least 90 minutes for security re-entry and terminal transfers given LAX's ongoing modernisation construction, which affects transfer times through 2026.