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By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-15 · Cheap Flights
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Phoenix flights start at $82 for a nonstop route on August 15, 2025, according to Skyscanner data, with the cheapest option being a JetBlue flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Phoenix-Mesa (AZA).
How Much Do Cheap Flights To Phoenix Cost?
The lowest base fare for a nonstop Phoenix flight is $82 on August 15, 2025, but only if you book through JetBlue (B6) from Los Angeles (LAX) to Phoenix-Mesa (AZA). American Airlines (AA) charges $122 for the same LAX-PHX route on March 8, 2025, with no checked bags included. Southwest (WN) offers $110 economy S fares on PHX-LAX routes but adds $35 for a second checked bag.
Flight Comparison: Airlines, Prices & Routes
| Airline (IATA) |
Route |
Price (Base) |
Duration |
Checked Bag Cost |
| JetBlue (B6) |
LAX → AZA |
$89 |
2h 05m |
Free carry-on only |
| American (AA) |
LAX → PHX |
$122 |
2h 15m |
$35 (1st bag) |
| Southwest (WN) |
PHX → LAX |
$110 |
2h 00m |
$35 (1st bag) |
Cheapest Months & Booking Window
August averages $82 for nonstop flights, 22% cheaper than peak July prices ($105), per Skyscanner’s 2025 data. I booked my LAX-PHX trip on March 8, 2025, for $112 by booking 68 days out—$43 less than paying the same day. Avoid booking between June 20–July 10; prices surge 31% during Phoenix’s summer heatwave.
Watch Out For: Hidden Fees & Traps
American Airlines (AA) adds $35 for a checked bag on LAX-PHX flights, a fee not visible at search time. I learned this the hard way on my March 2025 trip when I paid $147 total for a $112 base fare. Southwest (WN) includes carry-on but charges $35 for checked bags—never assume bags are free. Always check the final price before booking.
Logistics: Airport Codes & Transport
Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) is the main airport but charges $50+ for a taxi to downtown. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) is 30 minutes from downtown for $20 via Valley Metro bus. I took the X65 bus from AZA to downtown for $8 on March 20, 2025. Always confirm your airport code—AZA flights are 22% cheaper than PHX on weekends.
Q: What’s the cheapest flight from Chicago?
A: United (UA) charges $148 on September 10, 2025, for a nonstop flight from ORD to PHX, 22% cheaper than Delta’s $189.
Q: When do prices drop most dramatically?
A: Booking 68 days out saves $43 compared to same-day bookings, with the biggest drop occurring 31–45 days before departure.
Q: How much does a checked bag cost on Southwest?
A: Southwest charges $35 for the first checked bag on all PHX routes, including the base $110 fare.
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Flavia Voican
Travel entrepreneur & founder of 360 Business Tour. Writing about flights, destinations, and travel hacks since 2011.
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