Statistics on Los Angeles -Phoenix (Arizona) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Phoenix (Arizona) (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Phoenix (Arizona) from Los Angeles airport is $ 223 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 190 (in september) and $ 269 (in march), which is a saving of $ 34 or a surplus of $ 46 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $109 to $164 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Phoenix (Arizona) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Phoenix (Arizona) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 48326 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Phoenix (Arizona) from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 190, saving $ 34 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 223). Conversely, march will be the most expensive ($ 269).
Flight Los Angeles -Phoenix (Arizona): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 141 | $ 190 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 154 | $ 223 | fair price |
| March | $ 193 | $ 269 the most expensive | very high price |
| April | $ 150 | $ 230 | fair price |
| May | $ 148 | $ 234 | fair price |
| June | $ 158 | $ 243 | fair price |
| July | $ 159 | $ 247 | fair price |
| August | $ 151 | $ 208 | fair price |
| September | $ 150 | $ 190 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 156 | $ 205 | good price |
| November | $ 156 | $ 232 | fair price |
| December | $ 144 | $ 205 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Phoenix (Arizona)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Phoenix (Arizona) range from $54 to $490. 8% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $55 to $109), 1% at the maximum price (from $436 to $490). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $109 to $164 (35% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Phoenix (Arizona) flight
There are 11 companies that serve Los Angeles from Phoenix (Arizona) airport: United, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, New Axis Airways, Asiana Airlines, Avianca Brazil, jetBlue and Japan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 48326 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Phoenix (Arizona) route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Phoenix (Arizona) flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 12 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Phoenix (Arizona) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $19. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $20.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Phoenix (Arizona) to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $30. Conversely, departing from Phoenix (Arizona) on a sunday may cost you an additional $36.
Top prices Los Angeles -Phoenix (Arizona)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Phoenix (Arizona) | 03-06 to 08-06-2024 | $ 37 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Phoenix (Arizona) | 04-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 39 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Phoenix (Arizona) | 05-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 39 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Phoenix (Arizona) | 12-06 to 19-06-2024 | $ 39 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Phoenix (Arizona) | 13-07 to 17-07-2024 | $ 39 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Phoenix (Arizona) | 19-08 to 25-08-2024 | $ 39 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Phoenix (Arizona) | 21-08 to 26-08-2024 | $ 39 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Phoenix (Arizona) | 22-08 to 26-08-2024 | $ 39 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Phoenix (Arizona) | 04-09 to 11-09-2024 | $ 39 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Phoenix (Arizona) | 09-10 to 15-10-2024 | $ 39 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Phoenix (Arizona) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Phoenix (Arizona) flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Phoenix (Arizona), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 179 $, which is a saving of 44 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (87 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Phoenix (Arizona) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 135 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 169) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 172 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 173), 6 to 7 months ($ 222), 7 to 8 months ($ 223), 8 to 9 months ($ 204) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 239 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 259), 1 to 2 months ($ 246), 3 to 4 months ($ 268), 8 to 9 months ($ 254) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 198 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 200) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 192 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 208), 8 to 9 months ($ 217), 9 to 10 months ($ 194) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 189 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 203), 2 to 3 months ($ 241) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 181 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 185), 2 to 3 months ($ 241) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 178 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 178), 2 to 3 months ($ 206) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 146 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 175), 2 to 3 months ($ 170) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 163 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 202), 2 to 3 months ($ 181), 3 to 4 months ($ 193) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 164 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 200), 2 to 3 months ($ 217) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 154 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 175), 2 to 3 months ($ 194) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Phoenix (Arizona) are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $6 more.
Los Angeles to Phoenix (Arizona): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 243 $39 to $765 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 72 $37 to $228 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 80 $39 to $189 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 81 $39 to $204 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 69 $39 to $185 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 101 $39 to $282 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 134 $69 to $283 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 228 $189 to $241 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 215 $190 to $240 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 219 $219 to $219 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 304 $278 to $356 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 262 $260 to $262 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october, november and february are cheaper to travel to Phoenix (Arizona). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!