Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is 10 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7, which is seven hours behind London.
Flights from LHR to PHX start at 09:45 — the first with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 14:50 with British Airways. Overall, there are 20 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your LHR to PHX flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Phoenix (and maybe even some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for LHR to PHX flights is American Airlines.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and PHX include:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight is $613. A return plane ticket right now is $1,061. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to PHX.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from LHR to PHX is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PHX instead:
Pick up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car and discover Phoenix and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to central Phoenix has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Phoenix based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport for July if you want to go to Phoenix during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to PHX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Phoenix has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, consider Las Vegas, roughly 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are key highlights.