Flying from Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) taking off from here.
Caracas is three hours ahead of Phoenix. Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Phoenix to CCS.
In high season, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Travelling from central Phoenix to SCF takes about 1 hour 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can arrive at PHX from the centre of Phoenix in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to travel the 8 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Phoenix to CCS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82.57% of flights leaving here land when expected.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
If you're making your way to AZA from the centre of Phoenix, it takes around 40 minutes to get there by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 56 kilometres.
Take the uncertainty 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're catching an early Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from AZA reach their destination on schedule 78.65% of the time.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CCS instead:
Pick up a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car and discover Caracas and beyond with your own wheels. Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
At the moment, RM3,024 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM4,398. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Phoenix to CCS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS). Plan your visit to Caracas in February for a more low-key escape.
Book a Phoenix to CCS plane ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Caracas to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Caracas
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Simon Bolivar International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Caracas:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Museo de Bellas Artes, Mount Avila Cable Car and Eden El Avila National Park are essential stops on your Caracas itinerary.
Explore more of Venezuela
Caracas has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Venezuela you should also see. About 121 kilometres south-west of Caracas, a trip to Valencia will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Plaza Bolivar, Mezquita de Guataparo and Plaza Sucre.
Around 257 kilometres west of Caracas, Barquisimeto is another essential stop in Venezuela. Experience major highlights starting with Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, Iglesia Altagracia and Plaza Bolívar De Barquisimeto.
