Phoenix is the capital of Arizona and the centre of a large desert metro area. Sky Harbor Airport sits only about 5 km east of downtown, linked to the light rail by an automated train. Summers are extremely hot, so most visitors come between autumn and spring, when days are mild and sunny.
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3 miles (5 km) from the city centre. 52.3 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Train | PHX Sky Train to 44th St/Washington station, then Valley Metro Rail to downtown | $2 light rail fare to downtown |
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Since May 7, 2025, air travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license (marked with a star), a valid US passport, or another TSA-accepted ID such as a military ID or an enhanced driver's license. Children under 18 flying with a companion do not need ID.
Winter and spring are the most pleasant, with average highs from the high 60s to the 80s F. Summer highs average above 100 F from June through September, and the monsoon season runs June 15 to September 30.
Busiest: Feb–Apr. Quieter shoulder season: Oct–Jan, May.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67.6°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) |
| Feb | 70.8°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) |
| Mar | 78.1°F (26°C) | 54.5°F (13°C) |
| Apr | 85.5°F (30°C) | 60.8°F (16°C) |
| May | 94.5°F (35°C) | 69.5°F (21°C) |
| Jun | 104.2°F (40°C) | 78.6°F (26°C) |
| Jul | 106.5°F (41°C) | 84.5°F (29°C) |
| Aug | 105.1°F (41°C) | 83.6°F (29°C) |
| Sep | 100.4°F (38°C) | 78.1°F (26°C) |
| Oct | 89.2°F (32°C) | 65.6°F (19°C) |
| Nov | 76.5°F (25°C) | 53.7°F (12°C) |
| Dec | 66.2°F (19°C) | 45.3°F (7°C) |
Phoenix is served by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport handled about 52.3 million passengers in 2024.
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US. Since May 7, 2025, air travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license (marked with a star), a valid US passport, or another TSA-accepted ID such as a military ID or an enhanced driver's license. Children under 18 flying with a companion do not need ID.
Winter and spring are the most pleasant, with average highs from the high 60s to the 80s F. Summer highs average above 100 F from June through September, and the monsoon season runs June 15 to September 30.
PHX Sky Train to 44th St/Washington station, then Valley Metro Rail to downtown, $2 light rail fare to downtown.
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Phoenix uses the US dollar (USD).
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Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.