Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Phoenix is one hour behind Calgary and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from YYC to PHX start from 09:00 — the earliest with WestJet. The latest departure is at 18:50 with WestJet. In total, you can take your pick of 20 weekly Calgary International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your YYC to PHX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Flair Airlines has direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Phoenix — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Flair Airlines on this route.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier that operates YYC to PHX flights, with 67.96% of its services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
$186 is currently the best price for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $321. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YYC to PHX.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YYC to PHX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Calgary International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Calgary International Airport, data shows 65.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Calgary International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near YYC? If you've booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Consider booking a hotel close to PHX if you're on a late Calgary International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Phoenix and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
From Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The quietest month for a flight from Calgary International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Phoenix based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Calgary International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YYC to PHX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Phoenix has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, head for Las Vegas, roughly 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are key highlights.