Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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 |
Flights from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix
3 airlines fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix.
- Distance
- 1,978 mi
- Nonstop flight
- Varies
- Time difference
- −2h / −3h
- Nonstop airlines
- 3
Fares from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
Nonstop flights
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| American Airlines | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
Getting from the airport into Phoenix
Before you go
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.
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Washington, D.C. in January and 3 hours behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. Phoenix uses the US dollar (USD).
Read the Phoenix guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?
Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Phoenix?
As of October 2026, United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Which airports do nonstop flights use?
Nonstop flights leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
How far is Phoenix from Washington, D.C.?
About 1,978 miles (3,183 km), measured between the city centres.
What is the time difference?
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Washington, D.C. in January and 3 hours behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.
What ID do I need to fly to Phoenix?
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.
How do I get from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport into Phoenix?
PHX Sky Train to 44th St/Washington station, then Valley Metro Rail to downtown, $2 light rail fare to downtown.
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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.