Flying from Phoenix to Tenerife: what you need to know
Phoenix's main base, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Phoenix to Tenerife.
When working out where to arrive in Tenerife, Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are the chief entry points.
Tenerife's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Phoenix.
Leave plenty of time to make your Phoenix to Tenerife flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Tenerife
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Phoenix to Tenerife flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Phoenix to Tenerife across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in a cheap Phoenix to Tenerife flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Phoenix to Tenerife flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The journey from central Phoenix to PHX takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Tenerife, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PHX arrive on schedule 82.57% of the time.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Arriving in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The distance from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) to central Tenerife is roughly 8 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Phoenix to Tenerife, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TFN:
Travel at your own pace with a Tenerife North Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, TopCar or Budget and discover more of Tenerife and beyond.
Booking your ride from Tenerife North Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
As soon as your flight from Phoenix to Tenerife has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Tenerife is roughly 56 kilometres from Tenerife South Airport (TFS).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to TFS. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Phoenix to Tenerife:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab a Tenerife South Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Record Go, Goldcar and TopCar.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from TFS two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Tenerife
January is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix to Tenerife. To skip the crowds, visit Tenerife in February.
When booking your Phoenix to Tenerife tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Tenerife, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Phoenix to Tenerife in February when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Tenerife
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Tenerife, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tenerife:
El Rastro de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Auditorio de Tenerife Adán Martín are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Tenerife to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Playa de las Gaviotas.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tenerife. Around 88 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Vegueta, Canarian Museum and Caldera de Bandama.
Telde is another essential stop in Spain and is around 97 kilometres south-east of Tenerife. No journey is complete without dropping by Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
