flights.net PHX → LAX
- Distance
- 369 mi
- Carriers
- 3
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a US domestic route of about 369 miles. A short Southwest desert corridor where American's Phoenix hub meets heavy Southwest point-to-point frequency. Phoenix to Los Angeles is a quick, high-volume business and leisure shuttle.
Connecting Phoenix, United States with Los Angeles, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 369-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 14m. Departures use Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, a 2 terminals airport that is a base for American Airlines, Southwest Airlines; arrivals land at Los Angeles International Airport, which has 9 terminals and anchors American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the PHX–LAX sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 369 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 1h 14m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Airbus A319, Boeing 737, Embraer E175 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines operate nonstop service from Phoenix to Los Angeles. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- American Airlines (AA)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A319, Boeing 737, Embraer E175 between Phoenix and Los Angeles. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Winter and spring are pleasant before Phoenix's extreme summer heat sets in. Shoulder months keep fares low on this short hop.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Phoenix to Los Angeles route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for PHX–LAX where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- IAH → LAX Houston to Los Angeles
- SLC → LAX Salt Lake City to Los Angeles
- LAS → LAX Las Vegas to Los Angeles
- DEN → LAX Denver to Los Angeles
- LAX → SEA Los Angeles to Seattle
- SEA → LAX Seattle to Los Angeles
- ATL → LAX Atlanta to Los Angeles
- EWR → LAX Newark to Los Angeles
- BOS → LAX Boston to Los Angeles
- LAX → SFO Los Angeles to San Francisco
- SFO → LAX San Francisco to Los Angeles
- JFK → LAX New York to Los Angeles
- LAX → JFK Los Angeles to New York
- LAX → LHR Los Angeles to London
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 369 miles (594 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 14m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
- American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
- What aircraft are used on the PHX to LAX route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A319, Boeing 737 and Embraer E175 on the Phoenix–Los Angeles route.
- When is the best time to fly from Phoenix to Los Angeles?
- Winter and spring are pleasant before Phoenix's extreme summer heat sets in. Shoulder months keep fares low on this short hop.
- Is PHX to LAX a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the PHX to LAX route connect?
- This route links Phoenix, United States with Los Angeles, United States.
- Which airports does the Phoenix to Los Angeles route use?
- Flights depart Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX/KPHX) in Phoenix and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX/KLAX) in Los Angeles.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.