Travelling from Phoenix to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD): What you need to know
Phoenix's main airport is Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Check out your options for leaving from this base when searching for your flights from Phoenix to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
The average length of a direct Phoenix to McClellan-Palomar Airport flight is 1 hour 20 minutes.
San Diego is one hour behind Phoenix. McClellan-Palomar Airport is located in San Diego, which operates on the UTC-8 timezone.
The most popular route is from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), with 19 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from PHX to CLD is the 10:04am American Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 5:35pm with American Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Phoenix to CLD.
Peak months like March or holiday times such as Christmas and spring break will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Phoenix to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of PHX, you can catch a direct flight from Phoenix to McClellan-Palomar Airport with American Airlines.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from PHX to CLD.
With an impressive 80.17% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines leads the way in punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Phoenix to PHX takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to McClellan-Palomar Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart PHX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to AZA in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
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Most flights that leave Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport reach their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
You'll find AZA at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
R 5,388 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to McClellan-Palomar Airport. A return flight starts at R 6,980. These prices may change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to CLD, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit San Diego. April is when most people book flights from Phoenix to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Phoenix to CLD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
February sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to McClellan-Palomar Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Diego
Start your San Diego trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to McClellan-Palomar Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
San Diego Zoo and San Diego Balboa Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your San Diego to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at USS Midway Museum.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 137 kilometres northwest of San Diego, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Long Beach is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 113 kilometres northwest of San Diego. No trip is complete without a visit to The Queen Mary, Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) and Long Beach Lighthouse.
