If total cost is of primary importance you could also book a one-way flight to TUS or FLG and take
FlixBus or the
Arizona Shuttle back. Depending on schedules, there's likely not that much time difference between this option and flying to LAX or a similarly distant destination.
Originally Posted by
meunger11
Who
doesn't like a nice long sit in an overcrowded AC these days?

Never a crowd at the GJT or ELP AC.