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Flight deals from Philadelphia International to Phoenix

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 4,471. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Phoenix.R 2,004 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,004, select.
Phoenix.R 2,118 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,118, select.
Phoenix.R 2,240 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,240, select.
Phoenix.R 2,266 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,266, select.
Phoenix.R 2,268 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,268, select.
Phoenix.R 2,791 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,791, select.
Phoenix.R 2,827 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,827, select.
Phoenix.R 3,409 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,409, select.
Phoenix.R 4,229 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,229, select.
Phoenix.R 7,674 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,674, select.
Phoenix.R 8,016 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,016, select.
Phoenix.R 8,155 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,155, select.
Phoenix.R 8,317 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,317, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Phoenix

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia International to Phoenix flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from R 2,273
Jun
from R 2,125
Jul
from R 2,276
Aug
from R 2,011
Sep
from R 2,247
Oct
from R 2,800
Nov
from R 2,836
Dec
from R 3,420
Jan
from R 4,242
Feb
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Mar
from R 8,042
Apr
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Direct flights from Philadelphia International to Phoenix

Alternative Philadelphia International to Phoenix routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Philadelphia International to Phoenix? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Phoenix Sky Harbor

6km from central Phoenix
Closest
from R 2,240
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Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal

24km from central Phoenix
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Phoenix-Deer Valley

27km from central Phoenix
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Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

42km from central Phoenix
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from R 2,004
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Philadelphia to Phoenix: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,004
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time5 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week104

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International to Phoenix: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor, Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal, Phoenix-Deer Valley, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.
The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia International to Phoenix is R 4,278. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Philadelphia International to Phoenix.
American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia fly direct from Philadelphia International to Phoenix.
As of May 2026, there are 104 flights per week flying from Philadelphia International to Phoenix.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Phoenix is usually August.
If you're flying from Philadelphia International Airport, the cheapest airport near Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor – which is 6.0 km away from the centre of Phoenix. We've found flights into this airport from R 4,278.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Phoenix but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Phoenix is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. July is typically the warmest month in Phoenix, when it usually averages around 40°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and American Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Phoenix.

Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Phoenix: what you need to know

  • Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix.

  • Philadelphia International Airport is located in Philadelphia. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Phoenix is two hours behind Philadelphia.

  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the most popular route, with 45 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from PHL to PHX is with American Airlines at 21:17. Go for the first departure operated by American Airlines at 07:00 if you want to get on your way earlier.

  • To avoid missing your PHL to Phoenix flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix ticket. Start your journey at PHL and end it at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).

  • Keep your eyes peeled for deals with American Airlines. This carrier has direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix.

  • Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near PHL:

  • 77% of flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Phoenix

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix flight is R 2,011. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,278. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from PHL to Phoenix, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • If you have flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix ticket.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from PHL to Phoenix is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Save money on your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • The distance from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix is roughly 5 kilometres. It'll take you around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.

  • Think about booking a hotel near PHX if you're coming in on a late flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • For the lowest price, book your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from PHL to Phoenix.

  • The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

  • Central Phoenix is about 32 kilometres from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). After your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 30 minutes.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near AZA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your PHL to Phoenix flight:

  • Get the lowest price by securing your ride from AZA two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.

  • Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport can be found at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..

Best time to go to Phoenix

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix. March is the most popular month to visit Phoenix. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in October.

  • Before locking in your Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 45ºC (113ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from PHL to Phoenix in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.

More about Phoenix

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Phoenix right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Phoenix:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room, Camelback Mountain and Heard Museum are popular attractions which should be on any good Phoenix itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Phoenix. Around 483 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.

  • Las Vegas is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres northwest of Phoenix. No trip is complete without a visit to Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio.

Plan the rest of your trip from Philadelphia to Phoenix

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