Travelling from Frankfurt to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): What you need to know
Frankfurt is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) flying out of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix. The city operates on the UTC-7 timezone and is eight hours behind Frankfurt.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to PHX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to PHX. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
FRA is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these stays near Frankfurt Airport:
67.47% of flights taking off from Frankfurt Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can arrive at HHN from central Frankfurt in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to PHX flight:
53.13% of flights out of Frankfurt - Hahn Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near PHX and get cosy, quick:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty to explore Phoenix and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Frankfurt to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
The centre of Phoenix is about 6 kilometres from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is 304 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 444 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Frankfurt to PHX. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Frankfurt to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). July is when most people travel to Phoenix. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in May.
Book a Frankfurt to PHX plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Phoenix to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Phoenix
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Phoenix right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Frankfurt to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Your Phoenix visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions you can't miss include Camelback Mountain, Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain and Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room.
Explore more of the United States
Tucson is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Phoenix. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Saguaro National Park East Unit, Airplane Boneyard and National Parks Conservation.
Yuma is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres west of Phoenix. No trip is complete without experiencing Old Victorian Yuma, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and Downtown Yuma.