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$43+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Phoenix

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — PHX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are usually found in January or August, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Phoenix (PH1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$194
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$43
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$405
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/1211:12 amBWI - PHX
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1611:21 pmPHX - BWI
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$190
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/79:51 pmBWI - PHX
2 stops23h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/102:12 pmPHX - BWI
3 stops30h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/176:21 pmBWI - PHX
1 stop17h 14mFrontier
Sun 3/239:42 pmPHX - BWI
1 stop21h 55mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$196
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Fri 2/281:03 pmDCA - PHX
1 stop13h 56mFrontier
Sat 3/110:15 pmPHX - DCA
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$270
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/198:01 amIAD - PHX
1 stop16h 23mFrontier
Sat 5/248:02 pmPHX - IAD
1 stop7h 30mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$271
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 5/1512:45 pmIAD - PHX
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/186:16 pmPHX - IAD
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/188:15 amIAD - PHX
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/2311:55 pmPHX - IAD
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/227:10 amDCA - PHX
Nonstop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/2911:53 pmPHX - DCA
Nonstop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/15:30 pmIAD - PHX
Nonstop5h 15mSouthwest
Fri 4/43:55 pmPHX - IAD
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/286:00 pmBWI - PHX
Nonstop5h 15mSouthwest
Mon 3/316:40 pmPHX - BWI
Nonstop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$317
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/84:15 pmDCA - PHX
1 stop9h 11mJetBlue
Sun 5/1111:44 pmPHX - DCA
1 stop8h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1610:00 amIAD - PHX
1 stop12h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/236:00 amPHX - IAD
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$318

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix 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 20, 2025.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Phoenix

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimorePhoenix

BWI - PHX

BWIPHX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/12

11:12 am-6:07 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 3/16

11:21 pm-7:21 am

1 stop29h 00m

$190

BaltimorePhoenix

BWI - PHX

BWIPHX

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/7

9:51 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops23h 16m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 3/10

2:12 pm-11:43 pm

3 stops30h 31m

$192

BaltimorePhoenix

BWI - PHX

BWIPHX

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/17

6:21 pm-8:35 am

1 stop17h 14m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 3/23

9:42 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$196

Washington, D.C.Phoenix

IAD - PHX

IADPHX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/19

8:01 am-9:24 pm

1 stop16h 23m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/24

8:02 pm-6:32 am

1 stop7h 30m

$271

Washington, D.C.Phoenix

DCA - PHX

DCAPHX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/7

6:00 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 6/8

7:41 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$271

Washington, D.C.Phoenix

IAD - PHX

IADPHX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

12:45 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 5/18

6:16 pm-6:31 am

1 stop9h 15m

$288

Washington, D.C.Phoenix

IAD - PHX

IADPHX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

8:15 am-10:35 am

Nonstop5h 20m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 3/23

11:55 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop4h 04m

$299

Washington, D.C.Phoenix

DCA - PHX

DCAPHX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/22

7:10 am-9:26 am

Nonstop5h 16m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 3/29

11:53 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$299

Washington, D.C.Phoenix

IAD - PHX

IADPHX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/1

5:30 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 4/4

3:55 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 50m

$309

Washington, D.C.Phoenix

DCA - PHX

DCAPHX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/8

4:15 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 5/11

11:44 pm-11:37 am

1 stop8h 53m

$317

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is 30 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix (average of $258). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 WAS to PHX?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix. Price data was last updated on October 6, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Phoenix flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix. 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 20, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to PH1 are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Phoenix by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Phoenix ranges from 0.0 - 1.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Phoenix when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Phoenix by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Phoenix, 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 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix. 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 Phoenix. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($194), Frontier ($203), and Sun Country Air ($290) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix. Spirit Airlines is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are Spirit Airlines ($43), Frontier ($64), and Sun Country Air ($130).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl or Baltimore/Washington - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix consider choosing United Airlines (85%), Brussels Airlines (78%) or Lufthansa (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $149. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) can be booked for $224 on average our data indicates $771 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix 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 Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix (average of $258). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix in March is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 Washington, D.C. to Phoenix

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix. 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$146Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$238Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$255Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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