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$29+ Cheap flights from California to Tempe, AZ

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LAX — PHX
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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Cheap flight deals from California to Tempe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Tempe (TM9). 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 December 22, 2024.

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One-way from

$29
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Cheapest flights from California to Tempe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Tempe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/267:43 pmBUR - PHX
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Tue 12/312:40 pmPHX - BUR
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$68
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/314:41 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Fri 1/33:20 pmPHX - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$73
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/307:35 pmSNA - PHX
Nonstop1h 18mFrontier
Tue 12/311:00 pmPHX - SNA
Nonstop1h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$80
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/299:17 pmSAN - PHX
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Thu 1/97:25 amPHX - SAN
Nonstop1h 17mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$88
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/294:41 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/911:56 amPHX - LAX
1 stop4h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$130
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/3010:41 amSFO - PHX
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Wed 1/16:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$130
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/259:52 pmSJC - PHX
Nonstop1h 50mFrontier
Sun 1/266:45 amPHX - SJC
Nonstop1h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$134
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:48 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/56:00 amPHX - SFO
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$144
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/3110:04 amBUR - PHX
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/18:45 amPHX - BUR
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/3112:59 amONT - PHX
1 stop5h 37mFrontier
Wed 1/87:20 pmPHX - ONT
1 stop5h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$198
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/3112:48 pmSFO - PHX
Nonstop1h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/711:31 amPHX - SFO
1 stop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/297:45 pmLAX - PHX
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Thu 1/94:10 pmPHX - LAX
Nonstop1h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/21$232

Find flights from California to Tempe within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Tempe 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 December 22, 2024.

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Los AngelesPhoenix

LAX - PHX

LAXPHX

Los Angeles

Sun 1/26

8:18 pm-10:52 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 1/29

8:12 am-8:41 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$50

BurbankPhoenix

BUR - PHX

BURPHX

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 1/31

11:40 am-2:22 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 2/2

7:35 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$58

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Tue 2/4

3:51 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 2/10

11:56 am-10:18 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$60

San JosePhoenix

SJC - PHX

SJCPHX

San Jose

Thu 2/27

8:59 am-11:52 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 3/3

9:45 am-10:44 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$61

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Mon 1/6

9:05 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 1/10

1:45 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$63

BurbankPhoenix

BUR - PHX

BURPHX

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 2/15

12:35 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 2/22

12:35 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$68

San DiegoPhoenix

SAN - PHX

SANPHX

San Diego

Sat 1/11

6:15 am-11:01 am

1 stop3h 46m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/13

11:56 am-10:18 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$73

San JosePhoenix

SJC - PHX

SJCPHX

San Jose

Thu 1/9

9:34 pm-11:01 am

1 stop12h 27m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/13

6:45 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$73

Santa AnaPhoenix

SNA - PHX

SNAPHX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/18

6:37 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 1/20

3:40 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$78

Santa AnaPhoenix

SNA - PHX

SNAPHX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/1

6:37 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 2/8

11:56 am-2:05 pm

1 stop3h 09m

$80

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Best time to book a flight from California to Tempe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tempe from California with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from California to Tempe

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tempe (average of $258). Flying from California to Tempe 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 CA to TM9?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Tempe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

When flying from California to Tempe, 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 California to Tempe

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Tempe. 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 December 22, 2024.

The most flights from USCA to TM9 are scheduled on a Sunday (92 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

Rainfall in Tempe by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tempe 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 Tempe when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Tempe by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tempe, 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 Tempe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tempe. 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 Tempe. Reviews last updated December 22, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Tempe, such as Frontier, American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
135 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Tempe. 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 California to Tempe one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $29. Spirit Airlines flights start at $37 while deals on United Airlines start at $59 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl or Ontario - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl, Los Angeles - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl is the most popular route from California to Tempe.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Tempe are Austrian Airlines (100%), China Southern (100%) and Lufthansa (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Tempe?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Tempe is $29. On average you can expect to pay $651. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), can usually be booked for $38.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Tempe 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 California to Tempe?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Tempe (average of $258). Flying from California to Tempe 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 10 airlines flying from California to Tempe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Tempe. 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$30Average$75FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$34Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$69Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$84Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Allegiant AirCheapest$103Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$103Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$104Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$119Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$139Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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