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Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $91 (€74) but you can travel from only $44 (€35) by bus.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:13, the last at 22:09. The fastest flight covers the 361 miles (581 km) distance in 1h 28m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 361 miles (581 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 (€74) |
Flights per day 46 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 28m |
First flight 12:13 AM |
Last flight 10:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Cheapest price
$353
Average price
$384
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
581 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $384 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $353.
Of the 2 flights that leave Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for Los Angeles, CA onSat, May 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct flights cover the 581 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Sat, May 23 the longest flights will take 4 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 361 miles (581 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$264 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $111 (€90).
A bus is $198 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $264 (€214).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
The table below shows live departures for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Los Angeles, CA flights for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:09 PM Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | 1h32 | 11:41 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
![]() | 12:13 AM Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | 1h28 | 1:41 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | 4h52 | 7:57 PM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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