Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $209 | Frontier1 stop9 hrMon, May 4 — Wed, May 13 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is currently $209 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $96 | Frontier1 stop13 hrTue, Apr 21 | The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is currently $96 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $405 | UnitedNonstop6 hrMon, Apr 13 — Tue, Apr 21 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is currently $405 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $396 | Frontier1 stop27 hrSat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is currently $396 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $438 | Frontier1 stop30 hrMon, May 4 — Mon, May 11 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is currently $438 | |
| Fastest flight | 4 hr 40 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix takes 4 hr 40 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Prices in January are usually between $175 and $245.
Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $386Typical price: $305–57033 weekly nonstop flightsBWI, IAD - PHXEvery day2196 weekly connecting flightsBWI, DCA, IAD - PHXEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $359Typical price: $265–43521 weekly nonstop flightsDCA - PHXEvery day1309 weekly connecting flightsBWI, DCA, IAD - PHXEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $292Typical price: $250–45521 weekly nonstop flightsIAD - PHXEvery day967 weekly connecting flightsBWI, DCA, IAD - PHXEvery day
- Deltafrom $277Typical price: $275–560836 weekly connecting flightsBWI, DCA, IAD - PHXEvery day
- Alaskafrom $241Typical price: $325–72095 weekly connecting flightsBWI, DCA, IAD - PHXEvery day
- Frontierfrom $209Typical price: $185–38577 weekly connecting flightsBWI, DCA, IAD - PHXEvery day
Popular airports near Washington, D.C.
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Washington, D.C. center and popularity with travelers.
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)WashingtonUnited States17 min4 mi
- Dulles International Airport (IAD)WashingtonUnited States53 min22 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)BaltimoreUnited States48 min27 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)PhiladelphiaUnited States2 hr 19 min116 mi
Popular airports near Phoenix
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Phoenix center and popularity with travelers.
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)PhoenixUnited States12 min3 mi
- Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)PhoenixUnited States41 min25 mi
- Tucson International Airport (TUS)TucsonUnited States1 hr 53 min112 mi
- Scottsdale Airport (SCF)PhoenixUnited States31 min15 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix
The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $160 to $250.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $209. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is $386, flying from May 2 to May 9.
- The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is $359, flying from May 9 to May 18.
- The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is $292, flying from Apr 27 to May 5.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is $277, flying from May 1 to May 7.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is $241, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 28.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is $209, flying from May 4 to May 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix starts at $209 from Mon, May 4 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Tue, Apr 21.
4 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.
Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and dry. Summers (May–Sep) are very hot. Local events include the Phoenix Open professional golf tournament (late Jan–early Feb), the Arizona State Fair (Oct) and the Arizona National Livestock Show (Dec).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 33 nonstop flights and 2,196 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 33 nonstop flights and 2,196 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix are:
- American offers 21 nonstop flights and 1,309 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
- United offers 21 nonstop flights and 967 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
- Delta offers 836 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
- Alaska offers 95 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
- Frontier offers 77 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $209. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is $386, flying from May 2 to May 9.
- The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is $359, flying from May 9 to May 18.
- The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is $292, flying from Apr 27 to May 5.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is $277, flying from May 1 to May 7.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is $241, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 28.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix is $209, flying from May 4 to May 13.
Southwest, American and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.
- There are 33 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Phoenix at price $396 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
Southwest, American and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.
- There are 33 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Phoenix start at $405 from Mon, Apr 13 to Tue, Apr 21 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Phoenix start at $438 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Phoenix start at $209 from Mon, May 4 to Wed, May 13.
To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Phoenix starts at $396 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Phoenix at price $396 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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