Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Phoenix.
Take your pick of 25 weekly Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. The 00:13 departure with United Airlines is the earliest you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:59.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PHX to IAD flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines has direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for PHX to IAD flights, with 89.76% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PHX and IAD:
Denver International Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight is $167. A round-trip fare right now is $317. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from PHX to IAD by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PHX land on schedule 82.57% of the time.
Central Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near PHX:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Grab a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 3 hours 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Washington DC in January.
Before locking in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PHX to IAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its popular sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without dropping by Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.