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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Phoenix:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:30 am
• Latest: departs at 10:53 pm and lands at 12:23 am.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix takes 1h 30m, covering 366 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix range from $116 to $270, with an average of $183 over the past 12 months. Anything below $116 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 44% above the $183 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $183 round-trip, compared to $243 via a layover through Salt Lake City (SLC).

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Phoenix flights are:

• United Airlines: 94% on time
• Delta: 88% on time
• Frontier: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Phoenix flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 4%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Phoenix flights:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Since Phoenix is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) — daily rates from around $18:

• NU Car
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) — daily rates from around $28:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar

Flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and may arrive at several airports in Phoenix area, including Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA), Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal (SCF).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Phoenix route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 59m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix most commonly connect through:

• Imperial County (IPL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 19% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $157 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $220, a difference of $63.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Phoenix. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Delta
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 03m, compared with 7h 12m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 8h 13m via Imperial County (IPL).

Some of the most popular sights in Phoenix are Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and Camelback Ranch. These are among the most viewed places in Phoenix on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Phoenix flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.