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$27+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to California

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PHX — LAX
Mar 4 — Mar 111
Tue 3/4
Tue 3/11
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Round-trip from

$56
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$27
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$146
From Phoenix to California
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 27, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/224:02 pmPHX - LAS
Nonstop1h 13mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/261:48 pmLAS - PHX
Nonstop1h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/27$56
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/142:12 pmPHX - LAX
1 stop4h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/176:00 amLAX - PHX
1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/26$64
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/84:02 pmPHX - LAS
Nonstop1h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/99:49 pmLAS - PHX
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$67
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/252:30 pmPHX - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Tue 3/256:44 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 2/26$72
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/207:52 amPHX - LAS
Nonstop1h 15mFrontier
Thu 3/2012:30 pmLAS - PHX
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 2/26$72
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/155:05 pmPHX - BUR
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Tue 3/186:25 pmBUR - PHX
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 2/27$77
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/127:57 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Wed 3/1911:12 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Deal found 2/27$77
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/88:45 amPHX - SNA
Nonstop1h 25mFrontier
Thu 4/102:09 pmSNA - PHX
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 2/27$78
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:00 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Wed 3/512:59 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 26mFrontier
Deal found 2/27$78
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/254:02 pmPHX - SJC
1 stop3h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/110:48 amSJC - PHX
1 stop4h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/26$80
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/172:12 pmPHX - LAX
1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/2110:35 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$84
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/12:38 pmPHX - SAN
1 stop10h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/57:18 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$86

Find flights from Phoenix to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2025.

Fly from

Phoenix

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixLas Vegas

PHX - LAS

PHXLAS

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 3/22

4:02 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/26

1:48 pm-3:07 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$56

PhoenixLos Angeles

PHX - LAX

PHXLAX

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 3/14

2:12 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/17

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$64

PhoenixLas Vegas

PHX - LAS

PHXLAS

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/8

4:02 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/9

9:49 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$67

PhoenixLos Angeles

PHX - LAX

PHXLAX

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 3/25

2:30 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

6:44 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$72

PhoenixLas Vegas

PHX - LAS

PHXLAS

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 3/20

7:52 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/20

12:30 pm-1:56 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$72

PhoenixBurbank

PHX - BUR

PHXBUR

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 3/15

5:05 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/18

6:25 pm-8:07 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$77

PhoenixSan Francisco

PHX - SFO

PHXSFO

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 3/12

7:57 am-10:12 am

Nonstop2h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

11:12 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$77

PhoenixSanta Ana

PHX - SNA

PHXSNA

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/8

8:45 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/10

2:09 pm-3:37 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$78

PhoenixSan Jose

PHX - SJC

PHXSJC

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 3/25

4:02 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop3h 53m

San Jose

Tue 4/1

10:48 am-3:07 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$80

PhoenixLos Angeles

PHX - LAX

PHXLAX

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 3/17

2:12 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/21

10:35 pm-12:09 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$84

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to California

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Travel insights for flights from Phoenix to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Phoenix to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Phoenix to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to California (average of $246). Flying from Phoenix to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHX to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 27, 2025.

When flying from Phoenix to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Phoenix to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 27, 2025.

The most flights from PH1 to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (89 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated February 27, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Phoenix to California have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,717 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,140 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,318 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,723 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Phoenix to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Phoenix to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $27. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Phoenix to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Phoenix to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Phoenix to California consider Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Los Angeles, Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Phoenix to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Phoenix, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (100%), Lufthansa (98%), Air China( 98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to California?

    While on average a flight from Phoenix to California is generally $1,137, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $25. When looking at the most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $72 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Phoenix to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Phoenix to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Phoenix to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Phoenix to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Phoenix to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Phoenix to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Phoenix to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to California (average of $246). Flying from Phoenix to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Phoenix to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Phoenix to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$21Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$43Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$70Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$82Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$98Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$107Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$116Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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