How to find cheap flights to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
$1,727 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PHX, the lowest fare is $881.
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Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Phoenix, where Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Phoenix by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will let you compare fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
Best time to go to Phoenix
May is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Phoenix.
If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to PHX.
If you'd love to experience Phoenix at its liveliest, book your flights to PHX for July. Holidaying during high seasons typically means more to do and see compared to other times.
May is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Phoenix then.
With averages of between 26ºC and 44ºC, July is when Phoenix is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 4ºC to 20ºC.
May often brings more sun than cloud. This is the driest month in Phoenix.
The wettest time of year is July. Visit then and you can expect to get around five days of rainfall.
Travelling to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Phoenix quickly. Book a direct flight to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport with one of these major airlines:
If you want to jet away with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your PHX plane ticket with United. Up to 85% of its flights to this airport arrive as scheduled.
You'll be landing in the UTC-7 timezone at PHX.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to PHX:
Start your trip to Phoenix sooner by picking up a car hire in PHX. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are leading names to select from here.
If you have an onward flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport or flying home from there, your journey is likely to stay on schedule. Up to 83% of all departures from PHX arrive at their destination without delays.
Getting to central Phoenix from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX is about 8 kilometres from central Phoenix.
Once you've touched down from your flight to PHX, expect a drive to the centre of around 10 minutes.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 35 minutes.
If you want to stay close to the action in Phoenix, book a room at one of these top hotels:
Phoenix highlights
Hop off your flight to Phoenix and head straight for these leading attractions:
Camelback Mountain: Located around 13 kilometres north-east of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix: Here's where you can hit the pause button while exploring Phoenix. This park is roughly 2 kilometres north of the centre.
Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room: Take on this landmark next. Around 2 kilometres north of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Phoenix experience.
How to get to Mesa from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Headed to the nearby city of Mesa? It's about 21 kilometres from PHX. Allow around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Plan for a travel time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when making your way to Mesa on public transport.
Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Chandler
Chandler is located around 21 kilometres from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If that's one of your stops, the ride by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The drive time to Chandler is roughly 25 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
In the mood to keep exploring? Tucson will keep things interesting on your trip through the United States. It's around 161 kilometres south-east of Phoenix and features Pima Air & Space Museum, Saguaro National Park East Unit and Airplane Boneyard.
Mesa could easily become your new favourite place in the United States. You'll find it around 16 kilometres east of Phoenix. Mesa Arts Centre, Commemorative Air Force Museum and Downtown Historic Area are major draws.
Or set out for Chandler, about 21 kilometres south-east of Phoenix. Rush Extreme, The Boulevard Shops At Chandler Fashion Centre and Blue Heron Park are just the start of reasons to go.
