Flying from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Phoenix: what you need to know
The timezone in Phoenix is UTC-7. The city is 11 hours behind Dubai, where Dubai International Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your DXB to Phoenix flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Traveling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from DXB to Phoenix. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 10 kilometers from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai International Airport to Phoenix? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to DXB:
Of the departures from Dubai International Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Phoenix
$683 is currently the best price for a one-way Dubai International Airport to Phoenix flight. A return plane ticket starts at $801. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from DXB to Phoenix if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Scoring cheap tickets from Dubai International Airport to Phoenix is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest prices across the month and walk away with an awesome deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from DXB to Phoenix.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Dubai International Airport to Phoenix by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is around 5 kilometers from the center of Phoenix. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 10 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near PHX if you have a late flight from Dubai International Airport to Phoenix. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
For the lowest price, book your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from DXB to Phoenix.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Once your flight from Dubai International Airport to Phoenix has arrived, you can make your way to the city center in about 30 minutes by car. Central Phoenix is roughly 32 kilometers from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
Following your DXB to Phoenix flight, settle in at a hotel near AZA. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride two weeks before your arrival at AZA can land you a better rate.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Best time to go to Phoenix
March is the busiest month for flights from Dubai International Airport to Phoenix. To escape the crowds, head to Phoenix in October.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Lock in your Dubai International Airport to Phoenix plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from DXB to Phoenix around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Phoenix
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai International Airport to Phoenix, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phoenix:
Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Camelback Mountain are just two of the top attractions to put on your Phoenix to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Heard Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Phoenix has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometers west of Phoenix, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're eager to discover another side of the United States, head for Las Vegas, about 418 kilometers northwest of Phoenix. Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio are key highlights.
