By the time the plane reaches cruising altitude—about 15 minutes after takeoff—the pilot will probably announce, “We’re starting our descent into Phoenix.” No joke. The flight path is a straight shot over the desert, and the jetstream often gives you a tailwind, shaving off minutes.
You’ll see the landscape shift from the smoggy LA basin to the sharp, brown mountains of Arizona. It’s a dramatic change you can spot out the window in real time. Who needs a time machine when you have a 75-minute flight?
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When “Long” Flight Really Isn’t
Of course, total travel time includes the airport hustle. You’ll want to arrive at LAX about two hours early. So, door-to-door, you’re looking at around four or five hours total—including security, boarding, and grabbing a $8 airport smoothie.
But here’s the kicker: that’s still less time than driving. And you’re not stuck behind a semi-truck on the grapevine. Worth it, right?
