Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of Phoenix and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your PHX to KUL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a popular stopover on the PHX to KUL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is R 8,161. A return fare right now is R 16,504. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from PHX to KUL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
82.57% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of PHX.
Central Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near PHX:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Pick up a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car and discover Kuala Lumpur and beyond with your own set of wheels. ASIA CAR, Paradise and GoSoCar are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Kuala Lumpur in February.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from PHX to KUL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Another worthwhile stop in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Make time for highlights including Simflightkl.