Cheap flights from Calgary to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Flight Information

WestJet usually offers one or two nonstop flights to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway from Calgary per day. This is the only carrier with regular flights, so travellers should book their trips as soon as possible to get a convenient flight. Air Canada also makes nonstop flights on some days. You can search on Skyscanner for more information on the cheapest Calgary to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway flights.

Terminal Information for Calgary International Airport

Calgary International Airport has a domestic terminal and a new international terminal. The LINK, a wheelchair-accessible, electric passenger shuttle, travels between them. The entire airport offers free wireless internet access, and two hotels are on site. ATMs with instructions in Chinese and currency exchange providers are available, and four InfoCentres have trained staff and translators to help visitors with any questions.

Travellers can enjoy shopping at over 170 stores and restaurants. The Vin Room restaurant offers a complimentary business centre with USB ports, and it sells over 80 wines by the glass. The airport also has a play area for children and a luggage-wrapping service for extra damage protection. The Calgary International SpacePort is a museum of space travel in the airport with free admission.

Terminal Information for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

The Charles L. Williams Passenger Terminal at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport offers free wireless internet access. Stop by the Arizona Highways and The Phoenix gift shops for last-minute souvenirs, books, and other convenient items. Visitors can eat at the Paradise Bakery and Café or the Copper Plate. Sign up for the TSA's expedited screening program before arriving for faster security screening.

What You Need to Know

Travellers should get to the airport at least two hours before their flight to have plenty of time to pass through security. All passengers will need a passport to travel, and containers that can hold more than 3.4 ounces of liquid must be in checked baggage. Each person can bring a quart-sized resealable bag of liquids in travel-sized containers in their carry-on. Taxi and ride-sharing services are available outside Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, and people can schedule a limousine, sedan with a chauffeur, or shuttle in advance. Rental cars are available from Alamo, National, Hertz, and Enterprise.

What to Expect in Phoenix

Travellers on flights from Calgary to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport must turn their clocks back one hour, since Calgary uses Mountain Daylight Time and Phoenix uses Mountain Standard. Calgary is colder and rainier than Phoenix, and many people visit Phoenix during its warm winter. However, summer can be very hot and dry. Most costs in Phoenix and Calgary are about the same. An average meal is about CA$19 in Calgary and CA$17 in Phoenix, while a taxi trip is around CA$18 in Calgary and CA$21 in Phoenix.

Visitors can go hiking and enjoy the great view at Camelback Mountain or explore several interesting museums and parks. Phoenix also has plenty of great golf courses and relaxing spas for tired travellers. Old Town Scottsdale offers a wide variety of shopping and nightlife as well.