Flying from Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Check out your options for jetting out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located in Phoenix. The city's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Vancouver.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to AZA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kms (1.00 mile) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to AZA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kms (40 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights departing from YXX reach their destination within the expected time frame 67.97% of the time.
About Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Book a hotel near AZA if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
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Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight.
AZA is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Right now, £121 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £252. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to AZA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). December is the busiest month to travel to Phoenix. If crowds aren't your thing, go in May.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your Vancouver to AZA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Phoenix
Start your Phoenix trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Camelback Mountain, Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain and Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Phoenix itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Phoenix, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 137 kms (85 miles) south-east to Tucson to check off its leading attractions. From Saguaro National Park East Unit to Airplane Boneyard and National Parks Conservation, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Yuma is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 290 kms (180 miles) west of Phoenix. No trip is complete without visiting Old Victorian Yuma, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and Downtown Yuma.
