Which airport should I fly into for Tempe?

For long-haul and international flights, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the main gateway near Tempe. The closest airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Tempe?

The nearest is about 6 mi (10 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Tempe?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Tempe

The closest airports to Tempe, Arizona: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Tempe, Arizona is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PHX	Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPhoenix, United States	6 mi / 10 km	21 min	International
MSC	Falcon FieldMesa, United States	11 mi / 18 km	38 min	Regional
SCF	Scottsdale AirportScottsdale, United States	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
AZA	Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway AirportPhoenix, United States	16 mi / 26 km	31 min	Regional
DVT	Phoenix Deer Valley AirportPhoenix, United States	21 mi / 34 km	41 min	Regional
GYR	Phoenix Goodyear AirportGoodyear, United States	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
CGZ	Casa Grande Municipal AirportCasa Grande, United States	33 mi / 53 km	59 min	Regional
BXK	Buckeye Municipal AirportBuckeye, United States	45 mi / 72 km	1 hr 20 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the most convenient at about 6 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Tempe. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PHX.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PHX saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Tempe is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road.