Flying from Washington DC to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA): What you need to know
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located in Phoenix. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is two hours behind Washington DC.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to AZA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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71% of flights that take off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport reach their destination on time.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
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77% of flights out of Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
The trip to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Consider booking a hotel close to AZA if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
AZA is located 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. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
121 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. A return flight starts at 276 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to AZA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. August is the quietest month to visit Phoenix. March is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to AZA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Phoenix
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Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum are essential stops on your Phoenix itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Phoenix has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 137 kilometres southeast of Phoenix, a visit to Tucson will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Saguaro National Park East Unit, St. Augustine Cathedral and El Presidio Plaza.
Yuma is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres west of Phoenix. No journey is complete without visiting Yuma History Museum, Colorado River State Historic Park and Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park.
