Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Phoenix seven hours behind London.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LGW to PHX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGW and PHX include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Frankfurt Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
R 5,989 is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 9,995. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to PHX if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights leaving London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near PHX:
Grab a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car and explore Phoenix and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Phoenix. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to PHX around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Phoenix has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.