Flying from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Durango-La Plata County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, making Phoenix one hour behind Durango.
Choose from 25 weekly Durango-La Plata County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights. The 05:43 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:46.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your DRO to PHX flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Phoenix (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Durango-La Plata County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for DRO to PHX flights, with 90.73% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Durango-La Plata County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between DRO and PHX include:
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Right now, $246 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Durango-La Plata County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $553. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from DRO to PHX by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Durango-La Plata County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DRO to PHX.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Durango-La Plata County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
Handy information about Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
The address for DRO is 1000 Airport Rd.
Durango-La Plata County Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from DRO touch down on schedule 81.62% of the time.
Central Durango to Durango-La Plata County Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Consider booking a hotel near PHX if you're catching a late Durango-La Plata County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond Phoenix's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
From Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Durango-La Plata County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Phoenix in May.
Lock in your flight from Durango-La Plata County Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Phoenix during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DRO to PHX in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Phoenix. Around 483 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Las Vegas is another favourite destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. No journey is complete without seeing Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience.