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How much do flights to Phoenix cost?
Getting from Phoenix airport to the city center
Fastest options: Valley Metro Rail and ride-hailing services. Best value: Valley Metro bus and light rail.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15-25 min | $2 (single ride fare) | every 12–20 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers to downtown | |
25-45 min | $2 (single ride fare) | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | connections beyond rail | |
10-20 min | $15-$25 (metered; varies by destination) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
10-20 min | $12-$30 (varies with demand and time) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | flexible pickup locations | |
10-25 min | $30-$60 (pre-booked; varies by provider) | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups and guaranteed pickup | |
10-20 min | $35-$80 (per day; varies by vehicle) | 24/7 availability (traffic dependent) | exploring greater Phoenix |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The free PHX Sky Train connects all terminals to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station.
- Valley Metro Rail operates from approximately 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM; check schedules for weekend service.
- Taxi and ride-hailing pickup areas are located outside baggage claim at each terminal.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Phoenix
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Des Moines to Phoenix in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 09.02 | Tue 10.02 | Wed 11.02 | Thu 12.02 | Fri 13.02 | Sat 14.02 | Sun 15.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Phoenix
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | AAY | G4 | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Phoenix
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 19°C | 7°C |
| February | 21°C | 9°C |
| March | 25°C | 12°C |
| April | 29°C | 16°C |
| May | 34°C | 20°C |
| June | 40°C | 26°C |
| July | 40°C | 29°C |
| August | 40°C | 29°C |
| September | 37°C | 26°C |
| October | 32°C | 19°C |
| November | 25°C | 12°C |
| December | 19°C | 8°C |
14 day forecast
Phoenix travel tips
Where can I eat out in Phoenix?
Head to Meal Avenue in Phoenix to find a great range of restaurants. For example, Loco Patron at 222 S Mill Avenue to eat tasty Mexican food. Check out their Salsa and chips. An average bill is $13-15.
Can I use public transport in Phoenix?
Of course, you can. It is relatively cheap in Phoenix ($2 per ride or $4 an all-day pass). However, you will meet a problem of numerous transfers. The city is big and they haven't solved the issue of covering it adequately. It is better to use the Metro light-rail system.
Stock up with comics together with celebrities in Phoenix
Come to Phoenix Fan Fusion at 4640 E Elwood Street, a paradise for comics lovers. They have recently widened their scope to have more pop culture things, like movies, video games, television, anime, horror or fantasy novels. By the way, American celebrities love this store; who knows, maybe you will meet Jason Momoa buying another comic there.
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