$25 Find Cheap Flights from Phoenix to California

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Book Cheap Phoenix to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Phoenix to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Phoenix to California

Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
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8:15 am - 8:51 am
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LAX
1h 36mnonstop
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4:40 pm - 7:08 pm
LAX
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PHX
1h 28mnonstop
$51Frontier
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
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3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
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LAX
1h 30mnonstop
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4:40 pm - 7:08 pm
LAX
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PHX
1h 28mnonstop
$52Frontier
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26
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6:30 am - 7:06 am
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LAX
1h 36mnonstop
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9:21 pm - 11:55 pm
LAX
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PHX
1h 34mnonstop
$53Frontier
Sun, Feb 15 - Wed, Feb 18
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7:00 am - 7:34 am
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LAX
1h 34mnonstop
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4:40 pm - 7:08 pm
LAX
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PHX
1h 28mnonstop
$56Frontier
Sun, Feb 15 - Wed, Feb 18
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7:00 am - 7:34 am
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LAX
1h 34mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:40 pm - 7:08 pm
LAX
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PHX
1h 28mnonstop
$57Frontier
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
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8:00 pm - 8:24 pm
PHX
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SAN
1h 24mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:21 pm - 11:42 pm
SAN
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PHX
1h 21mnonstop
$74Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 18
American Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 4:22 pm
PHX
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ONT
1h 20mnonstop
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12:18 pm - 2:41 pm
ONT
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PHX
1h 23mnonstop
$97American Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 5:10 pm
PHX
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ONT
3h 00m
1 stop
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3:20 pm - 5:40 pm
ONT
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PHX
1h 20mnonstop
$103Southwest
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 18
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8:45 am - 9:05 am
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ONT
1h 20mnonstop
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3:15 pm - 8:45 pm
ONT
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PHX
4h 30m
1 stop
$107Southwest
Wed, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 2
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3:05 pm - 7:46 pm
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RNO
5h 41m
1 stop
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2:17 pm - 5:09 pm
RNO
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PHX
1h 52mnonstop
$122Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Phoenix to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Phoenix to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Phoenix to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Phoenix found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $48 round-trip. The most popular route is from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $48.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Phoenix to California is February, when tickets cost $117 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $177 and $158 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Phoenix to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Phoenix to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Phoenix to California, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from California back to Phoenix, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Phoenix to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Phoenix to California, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Los Angeles

Flights from Phoenix to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Phoenix to California 
GeraldFlew with Alaska Airlines
PHX
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SFO
Dec 2025
Know this is a regional jet Er175 with the smaller luggage bins
Verified travelerFlew with American Airlines
PHX
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LAX
Jan 2025
Southwest seems to board and unload about as smooth as any airline - carry on items seem to work as smooth as any airline I have used. Southwest also does not charge to check bags which seems to encourage people to check bags instead of bring an enormous carry on item that does not fit well in the cabin.
KFlew with Southwest
PHX
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LAX
May 2024
Book with a long gap if you have a connection on another airline. My flight from Phoenix was only 1 hr long but there was an over 2 hr delay in boarding. Luckily I allowed a 6 hour gap between flights for my other flight leaving overseas or I would have missed it. Many people like me fly one flight to LA which has a lot more international departures because it’s a lot cheaper to break the flights up than to book them together . So it’s important that flights are somewhat on time especially between different flights not connected with one booking.

FAQs - booking California flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Phoenix to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Phoenix to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Phoenix to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Phoenix to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Phoenix to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Phoenix to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Phoenix to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Phoenix to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $394 on average. Morning departures are around 15% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,073.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Phoenix to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Phoenix to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Phoenix to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4267 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - MDW
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Delta canceled our flight and we had to scramble to find another airline to get home. Phoenix is not a delta hub so they didn’t have another plane. It would have been a red eye though Salt Lake City. Getting in at 5am. No bueno.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

one crew said "he" didn't serve double alcohol drinks for travelers in exit rows. crew on prior flight did. Is this a AA rule, and the prior crew was being nice? Also, I think we deserve more than a 25% refund for losing first class seats when rescheduling a flight due to weather

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Experience was good. We were delayed in leaving by 15 mins because the flight was waiting on a family that was late in getting to the gate. Food and drink options were as expected. I highly recommend checking in ahead of time using the airline’s app so that it’s quicker to get your luggage tags as soon as you arrive at the terminal. No more waiting in long lines!

The captain brought my 6 year old son into the cockpit and allowed him to ask questions, sit in the captain’s chair and talk about all the gears and levers. Made the trip very special for him.

Better service. No food options, but we did get drinks and a cookie.

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

Liked that it was on time. Staff professional and friendly.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

Horrible. I would never fly Frontier again. The booking process is tricky at best, but fraudulent in my opinion. Frontier customer service did nothing to rectify my purchase -- I ended up paying more than double what I could have gotten from other airlines and nearly triple what I thought I was buying from Frontier. Their booking practices are unfair to the consumer.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

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