Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA): what you need to know
Phoenix is one hour behind Salt Lake City and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SLC to AZA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SLC and AZA:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Great Falls International Airport
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
R 2,494 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,397. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SLC to AZA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SLC to AZA.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.4% of flights that depart SLC arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SLC:
Arriving at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
If you're coming in on a late Salt Lake City International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near AZA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Phoenix and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to central Phoenix
AZA is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Phoenix. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SLC to AZA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Phoenix, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel about 483 kilometres west to San Diego to check off its must-visit sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for Las Vegas, about 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are key highlights.
