Airport

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPHX
ICAOKPHX
Non-stop91
Airlines24
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Elevation346 m

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The airport in numbers

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 52M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 52M in 2024.

Passengers / year
52M
as of 2025
Elevation
346 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1951–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From PHX to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Phoenix6 km18 min$14–$22
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Which way suits you from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Phoenix ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 91 destinations, operated by 24 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: American Airlines · US Airways · Southwest Airlines · AirTran Airways · United Airlines · Delta Air Lines · Alaska Airlines · Great Lakes Airlines · Spirit Airlines · JetBlue Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to the centre of Phoenix?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Phoenix?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport?
About 91 destinations, including Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis. 24 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026