Flights to Phoenix, AZ
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Phoenix is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 42 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 6 km (4 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 42 km (26 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,489 ft, PHX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,135 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Phoenix
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Los Angeles | United States | 574 km (357 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Phoenix to Tijuana | Mexico | 472 km (293 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Phoenix to San Antonio | United States | 1,363 km (847 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Phoenix to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 560 km (348 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Phoenix to San Diego | United States | 481 km (299 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Phoenix to Dallas | United States | 1,423 km (884 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Phoenix to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Phoenix to Mexicali | Mexico | 328 km (204 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Phoenix to Fort Worth | United States | 1,376 km (855 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Phoenix to San Jose | United States | 989 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Phoenix to Austin | United States | 1,398 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Phoenix to Chihuahua | Mexico | 782 km (486 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Phoenix to San Francisco | United States | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Phoenix to Hermosillo | Mexico | 496 km (308 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Phoenix to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,063 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Phoenix to Torreón | Mexico | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Phoenix to Denver | United States | 943 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Phoenix to Saltillo | Mexico | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Phoenix to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,352 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Phoenix to El Paso | United States | 556 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Phoenix to Guadalupe | Mexico | 1,431 km (889 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Phoenix to Las Vegas | United States | 412 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Phoenix to Shanghai | China | 10,892 km (6,768 mi) | about 14 h 43 min |
| Phoenix to Chongqing | China | 11,916 km (7,404 mi) | about 16 h 2 min |
| Phoenix to Chengdu | China | 11,938 km (7,418 mi) | about 16 h 3 min |
| Phoenix to Beijing | China | 10,459 km (6,499 mi) | about 14 h 10 min |
| Phoenix to Guangzhou | China | 12,104 km (7,521 mi) | about 16 h 16 min |
| Phoenix to Shenzhen | China | 12,100 km (7,519 mi) | about 16 h 16 min |
| Phoenix to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,824 km (6,725 mi) | about 14 h 38 min |
| Phoenix to Tianjin | China | 10,483 km (6,514 mi) | about 14 h 11 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Phoenix?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, AZA, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PHX from Phoenix city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Phoenix on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.