Domestic route
Cheap flights from New York to Phoenix
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). 2,149 miles, 5h 5m nonstop.
JFK to PHX at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,149 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN7 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 34all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- December 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 3h behindPhoenix vs New York
New York to Phoenix
Round trips from $143
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Dec 15.
Cheapest month: December 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying New York to Phoenix
7 airlines fly nonstop with 34 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SFO, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via FLL, LAS, DTW, MCO, DFW, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- San Francisco (SFO)AS1 airline
- Los Angeles (LAX)AS1 airline
- San Diego (SAN)AS1 airline
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL)NK1 airline
- Las Vegas (LAS)NK1 airline
Which airport should I use?
New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly JFK to PHX nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $143; September 2026 is the most expensive at $178 and up, a difference of $35 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- Phoenix is 3 hours behind New York. A morning departure lands in Phoenix with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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Search New York to PhoenixNew York to Phoenix: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Phoenix?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Phoenix (PHX) takes about 5h 5m gate to gate, covering 2,149 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to PHX?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Phoenix (PHX), with 34 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through SFO, LAX and SAN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Phoenix?
Over the next six months, December 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Phoenix (PHX), starting at $143 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York to Phoenix flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between New York and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 3 hours behind New York. JFK is on America/New York time and PHX on America/Phoenix time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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