Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.
Phoenix is two hours behind Washington DC and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
You can choose from 17 weekly Washington Dulles Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:00.
Give yourself enough time to catch your IAD to PHX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Phoenix (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.
United has the highest passenger demand on this route.
United stands out as the most punctual carrier for IAD to PHX flights, with 86.96% of its services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and PHX:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Nashville Airport
Kansas City International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
At the moment, C$103 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$214. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from IAD to PHX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAD to PHX.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
If you're landing on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near PHX:
Grab a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport rental car and discover Phoenix and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
From Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, Phoenix is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Phoenix. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport for July if you want to go to Phoenix during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to PHX sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Phoenix. Around 483 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, consider Las Vegas, about 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are key highlights.
