Travelling from Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) jetting off from either of these.
The average length of a direct Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight is 5 hours 5 minutes.
Phoenix is two hours behind Washington DC. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
The busiest route is from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), with 21 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from DCA to PHX is the 6:59am American Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 5:30pm with American Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Washington DC to PHX. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Get to your destination in one go from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Direct flights from Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) operate from here.
American Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport taking off from DCA.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DCA to PHX.
With an impressive 83.74% of services landing on schedule, American Airlines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kms (4 miles) in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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71% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Consider flying out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to PHX are available with United Airlines.
On the IAD to PHX route, United is the preferred choice of many.
Among the carriers operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, United has the most consistent on-time performance.
IAD is about 40 kms (25 miles) from central Washington DC. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Board once and be on your way from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). Direct flights from Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport can be booked from here.
Southwest Airlines is one trusted airline that offers direct Washington DC to PHX plane tickets from BWI.
Southwest Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from BWI to PHX.
With an impressive 80.53% of services arriving on schedule, Southwest Airlines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
BWI is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 40 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive without delays. At BWI, that rate is 77%.
About Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
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You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
From Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, central Phoenix is around 5 kms (3 miles) away. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is £69. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £178. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to PHX if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). March is when most people visit Phoenix. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in October.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 45ºC. Book your Washington DC to PHX plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC and 21ºC.
More about Phoenix
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phoenix:
Camelback Mountain and Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room are just two of the big attractions to put on your Phoenix must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Heard Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Tucson is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Phoenix. Around 161 kms (100 miles) away to the southeast, popular attractions include Saguaro National Park East Unit, St. Augustine Cathedral and El Presidio Plaza.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, head for Yuma, about 257 kms (160 miles) west of Phoenix. Yuma History Museum, Colorado River State Historic Park and Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park are among the biggest draws.