Flights to Tempe
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Tempe is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 9 km (6 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, 26 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 26 km (16 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.
Book a flight to Tempe
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Routes to and from Tempe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe to Los Angeles | United States | 590 km (367 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Tempe to Tijuana | Mexico | 486 km (302 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Tempe to San Antonio | United States | 1,347 km (837 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Tempe to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 544 km (338 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Tempe to San Diego | United States | 496 km (308 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Tempe to Dallas | United States | 1,407 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Tempe to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,411 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Tempe to Mexicali | Mexico | 342 km (212 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Tempe to Fort Worth | United States | 1,360 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Tempe to San Jose | United States | 1,004 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Tempe to Austin | United States | 1,382 km (859 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Tempe to Chihuahua | Mexico | 768 km (477 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Tempe to San Francisco | United States | 1,066 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Tempe to Hermosillo | Mexico | 489 km (304 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Tempe to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,053 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Tempe to Torreón | Mexico | 1,200 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Tempe to Denver | United States | 936 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Tempe to Saltillo | Mexico | 1,380 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Tempe to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,338 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Tempe to El Paso | United States | 540 km (336 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Tempe to Guadalupe | Mexico | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Tempe to Las Vegas | United States | 425 km (264 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Tempe to Shanghai | China | 10,905 km (6,776 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Tempe to Chongqing | China | 11,927 km (7,411 mi) | about 16 h 2 min |
| Tempe to Chengdu | China | 11,950 km (7,425 mi) | about 16 h 4 min |
| Tempe to Beijing | China | 10,470 km (6,506 mi) | about 14 h 10 min |
| Tempe to Guangzhou | China | 12,117 km (7,529 mi) | about 16 h 17 min |
| Tempe to Shenzhen | China | 12,114 km (7,527 mi) | about 16 h 17 min |
| Tempe to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,820 km (6,723 mi) | about 14 h 37 min |
| Tempe to Tianjin | China | 10,495 km (6,521 mi) | about 14 h 12 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 Tempe?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 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 Tempe city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Tempe 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.