Flying from Atlanta to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): What you need to know
Atlanta's main airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Explore your options for leaving from this base when reserving your flights from Atlanta to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).
Book a direct Atlanta to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Atlanta. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix.
With 69 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 5:05am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from ATL to PHX is with Delta Air Lines at 10:30pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Atlanta to PHX, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during high season, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Take the express route from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Nonstop flights from Atlanta to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) can be booked from here.
You'll have your pick of airlines operating direct flights from Atlanta to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport departing from ATL. Book your seat with one of these:
Most passengers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines between ATL and PHX.
Southwest Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
ATL is around 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% land on time at their destination.
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
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To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Atlanta to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Phoenix. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Rs12,532 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Return flights start at Rs25,243. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Atlanta to PHX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Cheap Atlanta to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Phoenix. July is when most people book flights from Atlanta to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in an Atlanta to PHX flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Phoenix to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Atlanta to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Phoenix
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Your trip to Phoenix should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Camelback Mountain, Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain and Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room.
Explore more of the United States
Phoenix has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Phoenix, a trip to Tucson will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Saguaro National Park East Unit, Airplane Boneyard and National Parks Conservation.
Yuma is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres west of Phoenix. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Victorian Yuma, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and Downtown Yuma.