Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU): what you need to know
Mexico City is one hour ahead of Phoenix and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PHX to NLU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PHX and NLU:
Los Cabos International Airport
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
At the moment, R 2,680 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,170. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PHX to NLU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PHX make it to their destination as scheduled 82.57% of the time.
To reach Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport from central Phoenix, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to PHX:
Arriving at Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Consider staying at Verticca Hotel after arriving from your Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport flight. It's a quick drive from NLU and a great option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Hit the road running by picking up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Mexico City's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) to central Mexico City
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The quietest month for a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Mexico City based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport for April if you want to go to Mexico City during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PHX to NLU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Mexico City, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey around 21 kilometres north-east to Ecatepec de Morelos to check off its must-visit sights. From Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan to mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, Guadalajara is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Guadalajara Cathedral, Teatro Degollado and Portales Tlaquepaque Park.