Travelling from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to leave from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Expect to be in the air for 10 hours 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight.
Phoenix is seven hours behind London. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
With 11 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:15am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from LHR to PHX is with British Airways at 3:40pm.
Leave enough time to make your flight from London to PHX. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport with British Airways.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between LHR and PHX is British Airways.
Among carriers on this route, American Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to PHX leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and PHX:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to PHX flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Consider staying in a hotel near PHX if you have a late flight from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and discover more of Phoenix and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
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 about 6 kilometres from central Phoenix. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is Rs96,060. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs140,997. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from London to PHX by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Phoenix. July is when most people book flights from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a London to PHX flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Phoenix to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC and 20ºC.
More about Phoenix
After booking your flight from London to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Phoenix:
Camelback Mountain and Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Phoenix must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room.
Explore more of the United States
Phoenix has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Phoenix, a trip to Tucson will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Saguaro National Park East Unit, Airplane Boneyard and National Parks Conservation.
Around 257 kilometres west of Phoenix, Yuma is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Old Victorian Yuma, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and Downtown Yuma.
