Flying from Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF): What you need to know
Phoenix's main airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Check out your departure options from this base when searching for flights from Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport flight.
Santa Fe (where Santa Fe Regional Airport is located) and Phoenix share the UTC-7 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with American Airlines at 4:23pm. Choose the first PHX to SAF departure operated by American Airlines at 12:19pm if you'd rather not wait around.
To ensure you get on your flight from Phoenix to SAF, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like March, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Get there in one go from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Nonstop flights from Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) are available from here.
American Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport jetting out of PHX.
American Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from PHX to SAF.
The top on-time carrier on this route is American Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 78.08% of the time.
Located around 5 kilometers from the center of Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
80% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of PHX.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to AZA in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Phoenix to SAF flight, stay in one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport:
Flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them arriving on schedule.
The street address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SAF instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport flight.
Getting from Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) to central Santa Fe
From Santa Fe Regional Airport, central Santa Fe is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city center by car.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport is AED 1,457. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,789. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap flights from Phoenix to SAF by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)
November is the quietest month for flights from Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF), while April is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Santa Fe based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Phoenix to SAF plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Santa Fe to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -10ºC (14ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Santa Fe
Start your Santa Fe trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Santa Fe Regional Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your Santa Fe trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include The Santa Fe Opera, Museum of International Folk Art and Pecos Wilderness Area.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Santa Fe, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 290 kilometers southeast to Roswell to check off its top attractions. From Spaceport Park to Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art and Roswell Museum & Art Center, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 225 kilometers northwest of Santa Fe, Farmington is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Animas River, Farmington Museum and Museum of Navajo Art & Culture.
