Traveling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Harbor International Airport. Portland and Phoenix have the same timezone (UTC-7).
There are 85 flights from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Harbor 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 Harbor International Airport (PHX)
AED 140 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. A return flight starts at AED 336. 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 flight tickets from PDX to PHX.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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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Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
Located around 19 kilometers from the center 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 Harbor International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Book a hotel near PHX if you have a late flight from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
From Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 11 minutes to get to the center driving.
It'll take around 34 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Phoenix in May.
Book your flight from Portland International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 flight 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 Harbor 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.