Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Washington DC: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 11 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington DC.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix. Operating on the UTC-4 timezone, Washington DC is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the most traveled route, with 29 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from PHX to DCA is with American Airlines at 23:52. Choose the first departure operated by American Airlines at 00:48 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from PHX to Washington DC. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak month like July? High seasons (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your trip with a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington DC. From PHX, you can fly straight into any of these Washington DC airports:
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Popular carriers that have direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington DC include:
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within United States. You will need a valid form of identification however, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Put them on your packing list after booking your flight tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington DC.
PHX is about 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 11 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 34 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington DC? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PHX:
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Washington DC
C$122 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington DC. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$232. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap tickets from PHX to Washington DC, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington DC is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 43 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington DC. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. Following your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington DC, it'll take you around 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take about 3 hours and 26 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from PHX to Washington DC, unwind at a hotel close to IAD. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Washington DC
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington DC. July is the most popular month for a trip to Washington DC. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington DC in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from PHX to Washington DC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
Start your Washington DC trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington DC, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. White House Historical Association, The White House and National Mall are leading attractions which should be on any good Washington DC itinerary.
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