Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 3 hours 6 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Vancouver and Phoenix share the same timezone — UTC-7.
For the earliest departure, jump on the 08:10 flight from Vancouver International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you prefer to go later, the last flight departs at 22:00. With 25 weekly flights from YVR to PHX, you can select the timing that works best for you.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
£72 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. A return flight starts at £109. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from YVR to PHX.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport is about 9 miles from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 33 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near YVR? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PHX:
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 5 miles from central Phoenix. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 11 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 34 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Phoenix in May.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to PHX in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC then.
More about Phoenix
As soon as you've locked in your flights from YVR to PHX, you'll need to find a place to stay in Phoenix. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are leading attractions which should feature on any good Phoenix itinerary.
Complete your Phoenix trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Phoenix.