Travelling from New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore your options for booking a flight from New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) leaving from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight.
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7, which is three hours behind New York. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix.
With 54 direct flights a week between the two airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:25am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from JFK to PHX is with Delta Air Lines at 9pm.
Your flight from New York to PHX won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You can jump on a direct flight from New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
At JFK, there's a variety of airlines offering direct flights from New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, including:
Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines from JFK to PHX.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is American Airlines.
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
74.1% of flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Prefer to leave from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
United Airlines operates direct flights from New York to PHX out of EWR. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in one go.
On the EWR to PHX route, United Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
United Airlines is the most reliable carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, with 79.04% of its services arriving as scheduled.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your New York to PHX flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near LaGuardia Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
LGA has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and touch down when it should.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near PHX:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond Phoenix's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
Central Phoenix is about 6 kilometres from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is Rs25,507. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs45,380. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from New York to PHX, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). July is when most people visit Phoenix. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in May.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your New York to PHX flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC.
More about Phoenix
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Phoenix:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Phoenix when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Camelback Mountain followed by Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain and Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room.
Explore more of the United States
Phoenix has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres south-east of Phoenix, a visit to Tucson will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Saguaro National Park East Unit, Airplane Boneyard and National Parks Conservation.
If you're looking to explore another corner of the United States, head for Yuma, about 257 kilometres west of Phoenix. Old Victorian Yuma, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and Downtown Yuma are among the biggest draws.
