Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is 5 hours 11 minutes. Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, making Phoenix 3 hours behind Washington DC.
Every week, there are 29 flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you prefer to get going early, go for the 00:48 American Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure from DCA to PHX is 23:52 with American Airlines.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the DCA - PHX route are:
Nashville International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Indianapolis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is $195. The cheapest price for a return flight is $391. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from DCA to PHX, book your trip 9 months ahead of the departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from DCA to PHX. You don't need to search every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll tell you when there's a change in price.
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Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, Ronald Reagan National Airport can be reached in about 16 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 43 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near DCA. Whether you have an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PHX instead:
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 11 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 34 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Phoenix in May.
Book your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport for July if you want to visit Phoenix during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA to PHX in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC then.
More about Phoenix
As soon as you've locked in your flights from DCA to PHX, you'll want to find a place to stay in Phoenix. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are popular attractions which should feature on any good Phoenix itinerary.
Complete your Phoenix trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Phoenix.