Traveling from Phoenix to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA): What you need to know
Start planning your vacation by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Phoenix to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA). Explore your options for leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), two of the city's main airports.
Amarillo is two hours ahead of Phoenix. Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is located in Amarillo, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Phoenix to AMA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're traveling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Located around 32 kilometers from central Phoenix, SCF can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
PHX is about 8 kilometers from central Phoenix. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport the day before your Phoenix to AMA flight:
Most flights that leave Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport make it to their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
If you're heading to AZA from central Phoenix, it takes around 40 minutes to arrive by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 56 kilometers.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Phoenix to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from AZA arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 78.65% of the time.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near AMA and hit the lights earlier:
The street address for AMA is 10801 Airport Boulevard.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is $130. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $311. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Phoenix to AMA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)
July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA). Visit Amarillo in April for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Phoenix to AMA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Amarillo, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January has temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Amarillo
Start your Amarillo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Big Texan Opry, Paramount Park and Route 66 Motor Speedway are essential stops on your Amarillo itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Amarillo, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometers south to Lubbock to check off its popular sights. From Wild West to The Buddy Holly Center and McPherson Cellars Winery, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 161 kilometers south-west of Amarillo, Clovis is another favorite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Turner Family Light Show, Norman and Vi Petty Rock & Roll Museum and The Phil and Vernah Williams Historic Railroad Park.
