Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Birmingham.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BHM to PHX flight.
Flying during a peak time like October? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Phoenix (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a breeze with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates BHM to PHX flights, with 73.33% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BHM and PHX:
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Birmingham Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BHM:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Birmingham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PHX instead:
Explore without limits with a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and chase adventure across Phoenix and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Phoenix based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Lock in your flights from Birmingham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHM to PHX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Phoenix has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a visit to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Las Vegas is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. No trip is complete without visiting Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio.