Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 36 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Portland and Phoenix have the same timezone (UTC-7).
There are 85 flights from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport every week. Jump on the 05:00 flight if you want to be on your way as soon as possible. If you'd prefer to get the most out of your day, the last flight from PDX to PHX is at 22:58.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
To break up your flight from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the PDX - PHX route are:
Sacramento International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
R 730 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. A return flight starts at R 1,674. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PDX to PHX.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Play around with filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Portland, Portland International Airport can be reached in about 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Book a hotel near PHX if you have a late flight from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
From Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 11 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 34 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Phoenix in May.
Book your flight from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Phoenix during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to PHX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Phoenix
After locking in your flights from PDX to PHX, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Phoenix. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are popular attractions which should be on any good Phoenix itinerary.
Complete your Phoenix trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Phoenix.