Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA): what you need to know
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, making Phoenix three hours behind Philadelphia.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PHL to AZA flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PHL and AZA include:
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Cherry Capital Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
R 1,800 is currently the best price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 7,014. These prices can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from PHL to AZA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from PHL to AZA is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
78.93% of flights that depart Philadelphia International Airport reach their destination on time.
Philadelphia International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PHL:
Arriving at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AZA instead:
Follow your own route with a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Alamo or Budget and chase adventure across Phoenix and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to central Phoenix
The address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
December is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Phoenix in April.
Before locking in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to AZA in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
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