Flying from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, making Phoenix two hours behind Jacksonville.
Flights from JAX to PHX start at 05:42 — the earliest with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 08:20 with American Airlines. In total, there are six weekly Jacksonville International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your JAX to PHX flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Phoenix (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.
American Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
American Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for JAX to PHX flights, with 95.08% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jacksonville International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between JAX and PHX include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
R 2,014 is currently the best price for a one-way Jacksonville International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,807. These fares may change based on demand.
Book two months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JAX to PHX.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.
Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
You'll find JAX at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
81% of flights leaving Jacksonville International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of JAX.
Jacksonville International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Jacksonville. 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.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to JAX? If you're catching an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jacksonville International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PHX instead:
Pick up a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport rental car and explore Phoenix and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
April is the busiest month for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Phoenix in March.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Lock in your flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from JAX to PHX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Phoenix has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio.
