Travelling from Orlando to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA): What you need to know
Phoenix is two hours behind Orlando. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located in Phoenix, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Orlando to AZA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like March? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Orlando, MCO can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Orlando International Airport, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
With public transport, you can travel from central Orlando to SFB in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
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Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.
About Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
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You'll find AZA at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Getting from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to central Phoenix
Central Phoenix is around 32 kilometres from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
101 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. A return flight starts from 249 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Orlando to AZA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Affordable Orlando to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. August is the quietest month to go to Phoenix. March is when most people book flights from Orlando to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Orlando to AZA 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 27ºC (81ºF) to 45ºC (113ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Orlando to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Phoenix
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Your Phoenix trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary include Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Phoenix has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 137 kilometres southeast of Phoenix, a visit to Tucson will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Saguaro National Park East Unit, St. Augustine Cathedral and El Presidio Plaza.
Yuma is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres west of Phoenix. No journey is complete without dropping by Yuma History Museum, Colorado River State Historic Park and Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.
