Cheap flights Los Angeles (LAX) to Phoenix (PHX)
Los Angeles to Phoenix is a 421-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Los Angeles is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $38.
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Search LAX → PHXNearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LAX → PHX | $167 | $120 | $287 |
| Cheapest combo | BUR → PHX | $169 | $80 | $249 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$38. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to PHX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $101 | $167 | $268 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $61 | $169 | $230 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $71 | $170 | $241 |
Arrival airports near Phoenix
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHX — Phoenix | 4.4 mi / 7m | $18 | $167 | $186 |
| AZA — Mesa | 30.4 mi / 36m | $74 | $178 | $252 |
| TUS — Tucson | 133.3 mi / 2h 7m | $296 | $183 | $478 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 421 miles, 7h 1m, and an estimated $74 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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