Phoenix to Los Angeles (PHX–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHX–LAX is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 370 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 74 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h11-1h30 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, CX, CZ, FJ, JL, PD, QF, QR | 63 | 320, 321, 32Q, 738, A21N | 1h22-1h43 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, CX, CZ, FJ, JL, PD, QF, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CA, CM, NZ, OS, OZ, SQ, VA | 42 | 7M9, E7W | 1h24-1h39 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CA, CM, NZ, OS, OZ, SQ, VA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, KE, LA, LY, MU, SK, VS, WS | 34 | 32Q, E75L, E7W | 1h32-1h34 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, KE, LA, LY, MU, SK, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 32Q, A21N | 1h16-1h30 | – | Y4 | |
| KII KII | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→LAX | AZA→LAX | PRC→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 22 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 605 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 1m | 1h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
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.
PHX–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.