Travelling from Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) jetting off from either of these bases.
Santa Fe is one hour ahead of Phoenix. Santa Fe Municipal Airport is located in Santa Fe, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Phoenix to SAF.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix, SCF can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can book a direct Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) plane ticket with departures from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). See if flying from PHX works better for your plans.
From PHX, direct flights from Phoenix to SAF are available with American Airlines.
American Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from PHX to SAF.
The top on-time carrier is American Airlines. Its Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport flights arrive as planned 73.33% of the time.
You can reach PHX from central Phoenix in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Phoenix to SAF flight, stay in one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport:
Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82.57% of them touching down on schedule.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At AZA, that rate is 78.65%.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport or just want to call it a day fast? Booking a hotel close to SAF is worth considering. Inn at Santa Fe, SureStay Collection by Best Western and Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort are popular options.
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santa Fe Municipal Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Santa Fe's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Currently, RM1,415 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,772. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Phoenix to SAF.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
September is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF). Visit Santa Fe in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Santa Fe is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Phoenix to SAF plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal 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
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Santa Fe right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Phoenix to Santa Fe Municipal Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. The Santa Fe Opera, Museum of International Folk Art and Pecos Wilderness Area are major attractions which should feature on every Santa Fe itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Santa Fe has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres south-east of Santa Fe, a visit to Roswell will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Spaceport Park, Downtown Historic District and Roswell Spacewalk.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Santa Fe, Farmington is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Animas River, Farmington Museum and Museum of Navajo Art & Culture.