Flying from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Phoenix is 20 hours behind Auckland and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your AKL to PHX flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like December? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. These are the top stopovers between AKL and PHX:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
R 8,698 is the lowest price for a one-way Auckland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight. Return flights start from R 18,545. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from AKL to PHX, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Auckland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from AKL to PHX by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.
Handy information about Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Of the flights that depart from Auckland International Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.
Auckland International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near AKL? If you've booked an early flight from Auckland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
If you're coming in on a late Auckland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near PHX:
Travel at your own speed with a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and chase adventure across Phoenix and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Auckland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Phoenix. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Lock in your flights from Auckland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AKL to PHX in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Phoenix. Around 483 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio.
