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Weekend getaways from Phoenix

All cheap flights from Phoenix

If you're flying out of Phoenix this weekend, you have 25 destinations to choose from — spread across 2 countries and all within a 3-hour flight. The current price leader is Las Vegas at €21. San Diego is another strong option at €24. Fares are checked every 48-72 hours; always confirm the final price on the booking page before purchasing.

When scanning weekend destinations from Phoenix, pay attention to the flight time alongside the fare. The average flight time across options on this page is 1h 48m. A 90-minute flight and a 170-minute flight both qualify as short-haul, but the extra 80 minutes each way makes a real difference on a two-night trip - especially if you are arriving Friday evening and need to make the most of Saturday.

The price calendar on each destination's route page shows how fares vary month by month. Even for weekend trips, picking the right month can matter - fares to the same destination can vary substantially between peak and off-peak periods. If you are planning a few weeks ahead with some flexibility, checking the calendar before committing to a date is worth the time.

Some of the shortest routes from Phoenix may also work as single-overnight trips if you prefer to minimise accommodation costs: an early Saturday departure and a Sunday-evening return leaves a full day at the destination. Check the flight schedule before booking - this only works when departure and return times leave enough usable time at the destination.

Best weekend getaways from Phoenix right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Phoenix? These destinations combine short flight times, current low fares, and enough flexibility for a two- or three-day trip. The cheapest option in this list is Las Vegas from €21.

  1. Las Vegas

    United States - 1h 14m - Direct

    from €21

  2. San Diego

    United States - 1h 19m - Direct

    from €24

  3. San Francisco

    United States - 2h 18m - Direct

    from €27

  4. Los Angeles

    United States - 1h 31m - Direct

    from €28

  5. Denver

    United States - 1h 57m - Direct

    from €33

Why these destinations?

  • - Short flight time from the origin airport
  • - Low current fares compared with nearby destinations
  • - Practical for a 2-3 day city break or short escape

5 of 5 top options have direct flights available - no connections needed for your weekend.

Booking tip: Saturday-morning departure + Monday-morning return is typically 20-30% cheaper than the popular Friday-evening out, Sunday-evening back pattern.

Prices refresh every 48-72 hours.

Cheapest destinations from Phoenix

  1. Las VegasUnited States
    F91h 14mDirect
    from €21
  2. San DiegoUnited States
    F91h 19mDirect
    from €24
  3. San FranciscoUnited States
    F92h 18mDirect
    from €27
  4. Los AngelesUnited States
    F91h 31mDirect
    from €28
  5. DenverUnited States
    F91h 57mDirect
    from €33
  6. Salt Lake CityUnited States
    F92h 43m1 stop
    from €46
  7. OntarioUnited States
    F92h 20m1 stop
    from €51
  8. Long BeachUnited States
    WN1h 25mDirect
    from €55
  9. FargoUnited States
    G42h 53mDirect
    from €55
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  10. DallasUnited States
    F92h 35mDirect
    from €59
  11. San JoseUnited States
    F92h 53m1 stop
    from €64
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  12. ImperialUnited States
    AN1h 6mDirect
    from €72
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  13. Grand CanyonUnited States
    AA1h 6mDirect
    from €84
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  14. Show LowUnited States
    LF1hDirect
    from €95
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  15. AlbuquerqueUnited States
    AA1h 16mDirect
    from €96
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  16. StocktonUnited States
    G41h 49mDirect
    from €101
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  17. El PasoUnited States
    AA1h 16mDirect
    from €102
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  18. GuadalajaraMexico
    Y42h 43mDirect
    from €115
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  19. PageUnited States
    LF1h 15mDirect
    from €126
  20. Kansas CityUnited States
    AA2h 44mDirect
    from €138
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  21. SacramentoUnited States
    AA2h 17mDirect
    from €150
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  22. San AntonioUnited States
    WN2h 5mDirect
    from €219
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  23. TucsonUnited States
    AA0h 54mDirect
    from €244
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  24. YumaUnited States
    AA1hDirect
    from €288
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  25. BakersfieldUnited States
    AA1h 31mDirect
    from €437
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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from Phoenix?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Phoenix is €21 to Las Vegas, about 1 hours each way. That leaves plenty of time for two full days at your destination even on a Friday-to-Sunday schedule. See the full list above for all 25 options under 3 hours, covering 2 countries.
How many direct flights from Phoenix work for a weekend?
22 of the short-haul destinations from Phoenix currently have direct fares available. Direct is almost always the right call for a 2-night break — you land fresher, skip the connection stress, and save time on both ends of the trip. If a direct option is even €20 more than a connecting flight, it's usually worth it for a trip this short.
When should I book a weekend flight from Phoenix?
4-6 weeks ahead usually gets you the best combination of price and seat availability. Friday-evening departures and Sunday-evening returns are the most popular slots, so they tend to cost more. Comparing a Saturday-morning departure or a Monday return can uncover lower fares on the same routes. Last-minute deals do appear (within 14 days), but availability and price are unpredictable at that stage.
What counts as "short-haul" from Phoenix?
We filter to flights under 3 hours one-way. That threshold is based on a practical test: a 3-hour flight allows you to leave Phoenix on a Friday evening after work and arrive in time for dinner at your destination — leaving the full Saturday and Sunday free. Flights longer than 3 hours start to eat meaningfully into a 2-night break.