Flying from Phoenix to Aspen Airport (ASE): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Aspen Airport (ASE) taking off from either of these bases.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Phoenix to Aspen Airport.
Aspen is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix. Aspen Airport is located in Aspen, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
With 2 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Aspen Airport (ASE) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 08:30. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from PHX to ASE is with American Airlines at 09:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Phoenix to ASE.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Phoenix to Aspen Airport (ASE) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from PHX, you can take a direct flight from Phoenix to Aspen Airport with American Airlines.
PHX is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix to Aspen Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
About Aspen Airport (ASE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phoenix to Aspen Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ASE instead:
Getting from Aspen Airport (ASE) to central Aspen
Aspen Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Aspen. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 10 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Aspen Airport (ASE)
C$357 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Aspen Airport. Return flights start from C$698. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Phoenix to ASE, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Phoenix to Aspen Airport across each month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, making it easy to choose a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Aspen Airport (ASE)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Phoenix to Aspen Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Aspen, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Aspen. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Phoenix to ASE during then and you can expect temperatures of between 4ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Phoenix to Aspen Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC and 1ºC on average.
More about Aspen
Start your Aspen trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Aspen Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Aspen Mountain Ski Resort - Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Art Museum and Wheeler Opera House are essential stops on your Aspen itinerary.
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