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Arizona & the Southwest

Phoenix, the desert and the canyon country

Mesa Gateway vs Sky Harbor

Phoenix travelers don’t have to pick between equal, interchangeable airports. Sky Harbor is the main hub with broad access while…

Arizona & the Southwest

Grand Canyon from Phoenix

The South Rim of the Grand Canyon, roughly 230 miles from downtown Phoenix, attracts millions of visitors each year — including a…

Arizona & the Southwest

Best time to fly into Phoenix

Phoenix is affordable and accessible in the summer, but weather risks peak. Come winter, fares rise to meet high demand.

Arizona & the Southwest

Vintage aircraft in Arizona

The Pima Air & Space Museum has regular hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day in the fall and spring1[/REF]. Arizona’s easiest…

Arizona & the Southwest

Drive or fly: Phoenix to Las Vegas

--- The average nonstop flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in…

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