$79 Cheap flight deals from Pensacola (PNS) to Phoenix (PHX)

Pensacola Airport Information

Use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights from Pensacola and choose from any of the major domestic airlines that service the airport, including AirTran, US Airways Express, American Eagle, United, Delta and Delta Connection. Pensacola International Airport serves Florida's greater Pensacola region from its central location just five miles north of the downtown area. Getting to the airport from the city is easy by taking 9th Avenue to 12th Avenue to Airport Boulevard.

Airport Parking in Pensacola

You have three parking options at the Pensacola airport. Surface lots are located within easy walking distance of the terminal, with a maximum rate of $8.50 per day. Overflow parking is available in the shuttle lot for the same $8.50-per-day rate, and the airport offers free shuttle service to take you back and forth to the terminal from your car. Covered garage parking is also available for $10.50 per day

Ground Transportation in Pensacola

The most economical way to get to the airport from the city is via a share-a-ride shuttle or taxi. Reserve your shuttle in advance to get to the airport on time. The city of Pensacola sets standard taxi rates, so you should be charged the same amount no matter what cab company you choose. Expect to pay $2 for the first 1/9th mile and $.25 for each additional 1/9th mile, with an $11 minimum fare. Save enough money to hire a private car service when you use Orbitz.com to purchase discount air tickets.

Restaurants in the Pensacola Airport

There is only one full bar and sit-down restaurant inside the Pensacola airport. Varona's Restaurant is located in the public area before the security checkpoint. Once you have entered the post-security gate areas, your purchases are limited to grab-and-go snacks and beverages. If you are about to embark on a long flight, you might want to consider stopping at one of the full-service restaurants just outside of the airport, such as Bonefish Grill on 12th Avenue or O'Brien's Bistro on Bayou Boulevard. Enjoy your travels, and remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you want to find cheap flights from Pensacola.

Phoenix Airport Information

Travelers to the Phoenix-Scottsdale area fly into the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. When you purchase tickets on cheap flights to Phoenix via Orbitz.com, you will be able to choose from all of the major domestic and international airlines that service the airport. The airport is located less than six miles east of the downtown area, so it's just a quick trip down Highway 10.

Ground Transportation in Phoenix

The most economical way to get into the city is via the Phoenix Airport Shuttle, which will drop you off by the Washington Metro Light Rail stop. There are three cab companies that can take you to downtown Phoenix or wherever you need to go, and rates are standard across all companies. Expect to pay $5 for the first mile, $2.30 for each additional mile and $23 for each hour you are delayed in traffic. If you use Orbitz.com to purchase your air tickets, consider adding on a rental car for ultimate mobility while you are in the area.

Phoenix Area Weather Information

Phoenix winters are mild, with temperatures in the 40s, 50s and 60s, but you will find that summers there can be brutal. While nights may be as low as the mid-70s, daytime temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Pack plenty of light-colored, lightweight clothing, and schedule your outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon.

What to Do in Phoenix

Phoenix and the nearby city of Scottsdale are centers of arts and culture, and they also offer plenty of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. While you are in the Phoenix area, be sure to visit Camelback Mountain, take the Thursday evening art walk in Scottsdale, visit one of more than 100 art galleries, visit the Phoenix Zoo or drive along the Apache Trail. No matter what you choose to do during your stay in Phoenix, remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you want to purchase cheap flights to Phoenix.