Record numbers of travelers are expected to fly out of America's airports this summer, and they'll likely pay some of the lowest prices in some time for their plane tickets.
Airlines for America, an industry trade group, said government data shows domestic airfares are down 9% from 2023, 19% from pre-pandemic levels and almost 50% since the airline industry was deregulated in 1978.
In July 2024, people flying in and out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will find cheap base fares for several destinations, including four cities with round-trip fares of $60 or less, according to travel website Hopper.
The airfares we found are subject to change. The lowest base fares were found with ultra-low-cost carriers like Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines; be aware that these types of airlines charge low base fares with additional fees for seat assignments, carry-on and checked bags and other amenities.
Cheapest flights from Phoenix in July 2024
Las Vegas
The flight from Phoenix to Las Vegas is much shorter than the drive, and base fares for some round-trip flights in July might even beat the cost of a tank of gas.
Hopper forecasted round-trip fares as low as $50 for Phoenix-Las Vegas itineraries in July.
The Arizona Republic found base fares ranging from $40 to $49 on most days in July, mostly in the middle of the month, aboard Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
Los Angeles
Like Vegas, Los Angeles is a favorite vacation destination for Arizonans. It's about a 90-minute flight vs. a six-hour drive (longer with traffic).
Hopper forecasted airfares around $60 for flights between Phoenix and Los Angeles in July.
The cheapest fares we found are with Frontier Airlines, which was offering round trips ranging from $48 to $53 for July 16-19 itineraries.
Ontario, California
Ontario, in San Bernadino County, is about 40 miles from Los Angeles and an alternative to flying out of LAX. Hopper forecasted July fares as low as $60 from Phoenix to Ontario.
We found Frontier Airlines advertised nonstop round-trip flights between Phoenix and Ontario for $43-$48 on July 23, 24, 30 and 31.
Salt Lake City
It's about a 10-hour drive from Phoenix to Salt Lake City, compared to a 1 hour and 45 minute flight. July's airfares are lower than the nearly $160 that FuelEconomy.gov estimates gas would cost for round-trip car travel.
Hopper estimated airfares from Phoenix to Salt Lake City would cost $60 round trip for itineraries in July. We found fares ranging from $48 to $59 with Frontier Airline, for July 22-24 and July 29-31.
Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who’s covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at Michael.Salerno@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @salerno_phx.
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