Flights to Phoenix
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.