Arizona driver’s licenses and IDs are valid for air travel until May 7, 2025, when a REAL ID-compliant license, state ID, or other acceptable form of identification is required. Travelers can now reserve an appointment online and upload required documents on the new AZ MVD Now website. Cheap flights to Arizona can be found on Google Flights, with most airports offering direct flights to Phoenix, but regular direct flights to Tucson from Dallas, LA, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas.
Airlines must deny boarding of passengers without documentation of a negative test or recovery. The CDC states that test acceptability does not apply. Starting May 7, 2025, a federally compliant credential like the Arizona Travel ID is required to get past TSA checkpoints at airports for domestic flights.
There are 20 airlines that fly from the United States to Arizona, with the most popular route being from McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas to Phoenix Sky. American and United airlines offer several daily flights to Phoenix, Denver, and Dallas-Ft. Worth. The state also boasts more than 60 airlines.
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Where to fly into for Arizona?
The Grand Canyon State, known for its cities like Tucson, Flagstaff, Page, and Phoenix, has only two major airports: Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) and Tucson International Airport (TUS). The boarding process was snuffy, with poor communication with the gate staff and a rude flight attendant. The food was good, and the male flight attendant was nice. The entertainment services were moderate, with slow Wi-Fi connectivity and outdated display screens. The cabin was spacious, and the crew was amiable. However, the crew struggled with an electric wheelchair, causing a 20-30 minute delay, which was frustrating for passengers and the captain.
How much would it cost to go to Arizona?
Planning a vacation involves factors like driving versus flying, type of accommodations, and dining preferences. A luxury vacation costs more than a budget-level one. A week-long trip to Arizona costs $2, 500 for a solo traveler and $3, 800 for a couple. Accommodations range from $60 to $275 per night, with most vacation rentals costing between $180 and $510 per night. Food costs range from $50 to $90 per person per day, with more for foodies and those planning to dine at fancy restaurants. To plan a budget-friendly vacation, consider factors like location and type of rental.
Do you need a car to visit Arizona?
Arizona, the sixth-largest state, is known for its national parks, national monuments, and natural areas, making a car a necessity for visitors. Car-rental fees vary greatly, but are generally in line with other Sun Belt cities. Prices spike during car shortages and the busiest tourist seasons. Phoenix and Tucson are major resort destinations with numerous car-rental agencies. Tucson offers lower rental rates and lower taxes and surcharges compared to Phoenix, which adds over $50 to airport rental costs. Renting at a non-airport location can also save money. For those not a car-rental pro, autoslash. com and priceline. com are recommended websites for discounts from various institutions.
What month is the cheapest to fly to Arizona?
The least expensive month for a flight to Phoenix is October, with an average flight time of 3 hours and 3 minutes. American Airlines is the most frequently utilized airline for these flights.
Is Arizona cheap or expensive?
The cost of living in Arizona is 6 times higher than the national average, with housing being 18 times higher than the national average and utilities being 3 times lower. Basic necessities like food and clothing are around 2 times higher than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 2 times higher. The cost of living varies depending on the city, with Lake Havasu City being the most expensive at 17 times higher than the state average and 24 times higher than the rest of the U.
S., while Sierra Vista is the cheapest major city at 14 times lower than the state average and 9 times lower than the national average. A cost of living calculator can help determine the amount of money needed to maintain a standard of living in a new city based on income and basic necessities.
What is a good month to visit Arizona?
The best times to visit Arizona are spring and autumn, when temperatures are cool in the mountains and warm in the desert without extremes. Late spring and early autumn (May and September) are also good times to save money and see the Grand Canyon when it’s not crowded. Spring is also a great time to catch wildflower displays, such as the waxy white blooms of saguaro cacti.
Sedona, located high enough that it can get cold in winter, sometimes even snow, so it’s best to book your vacation for a time other than winter. Winters in Arizona can be cold and hot, with night temperatures below freezing and days too cold for swimming or sunning. However, winters in Arizona are generally pleasant, with cool, cloudy, and rainy weather in January and February. Traditional winter weather can be found in higher-elevation areas, and snow may be present as late as Memorial Day in the mountains.
Why is Arizona so expensive now?
Maricopa County experienced the most significant population growth in the United States from 2021 to 2022, with an addition of 57, 000 individuals. However, as the Federal Reserve implemented an increase in interest rates with the objective of reducing inflation, mortgage rates also increased, thereby raising the costs associated with purchasing a home.
What do I need to know before going to Arizona?
Arizona is a beautiful state with a rich history, diverse landscapes, and a variety of activities. It is known for its stunning landscapes, including the Grand Canyon and stunning sunsets. However, it is important to plan your trip in the right weather, take note of the time zone, find the perfect accommodation, pack accordingly, be aware of the weather, figure out your mode of transport, experience the local culture, and plan a Grand Canyon trip in advance.
To make your Arizona travel experience better, consider the weather, pack accordingly, be aware of the weather, figure out your mode of transport, experience the local culture, and plan a Grand Canyon trip in advance. By following these tips, you can make your Arizona trip more enjoyable and memorable. Remember to take note of the time zone, pack accordingly, be aware of the weather, and figure out your mode of transport.
Does Arizona have international flights?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers direct flights to 24 international locations, including London, Frankfurt, Canada, and Mexico. Additionally, the airport has been recognized for its expedient customs processing, ranking among the fastest in the United States for major airports.
Is Arizona expensive for tourists?
Phoenix is a popular and moderately priced destination, ranking in the top 50 of North America’s cities for travel costs. On average, travelers spend $238 per day on a trip to Phoenix, which is comparable to places like Naples and New Orleans. However, individual spending may vary due to the wide range of accommodation, food, transportation, and entertainment options available. To stay within the average budget, travelers should stick to moderately-priced hotels and restaurants, as well as take advantage of free activities in the area.
A weekend trip to Phoenix costs about $713 per person, including accommodation, food, activities, and local transportation. For two people, a weekend trip costs $1, 426. By sticking to moderately-priced hotels and restaurants and taking advantage of free activities, travelers can stay close to the average budget for their trip to Phoenix.
When should I go to Arizona?
Arizona, located in the southeast of the USA, is known for its dramatic desert landscapes, burnished red rocks, Wild West ghost towns, and a well-known canyon. To maximize your enjoyment, it’s essential to plan your vacation during the cooler Spring and Fall/Autumn months. Ensure the weather is at its best and the crowds are small. Plan your vacation to coincide with any events or festivals taking place in the state’s cities and towns throughout the year.
Staying in a great location is also crucial for getting the most out of your Arizona vacation. Consider staying in a private Arizona vacation home, such as Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Gilbert, for the best way to see the sights of the state. Arizona’s desert landscape contributes to its hot weather, with an average of 300 sunny days each year. However, there are significant variations in average temperature and weather patterns depending on your location.
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As a pilot for 61 years and a Flight Instructor since December, 1966, I still tilt my head skyward to see what’s flying over. No longer medically qualified, so I view many aviation articles to satisfy my taste for the sky. 8,500 hours of safe flying in helicopters and airplanes and the earth by air is beautiful and priceless. I remember the first time I saw a USAF KB-50 refueling a B-36! Aviation has come a verrrrry long way!
In your early days on YouTube, I reached out to you on FB messenger to go up with you on one of your flights. We had it planned, I was going to pay half of the fuel cost. The day before, the plane that you wanted to fly was unavailable so you canceled. I was lazy and didn’t follow up for doing another flight. I check in on your website from time to time and it’s nice to see you doing so well. I regret not doing that flight with you. I’ve got a 14yo son who wants to be a pilot so when he turns 15 in Oct we are going to start flight training together. Can’t wait!
I can’t say I really enjoyed my GA flying days. I went to an accelerated part 141 flight school and went from 0 hrs to CFII in about a year. The fire hose treatment. It did the job but all my memories were cramming for check rides, students trying to kill me and lack of sleep. Didn’t have time to sit back and enjoy it. Instructed through about 2k hours through the 2009 recession until the airlines started hiring again, was excited to get out and never really looked back. I did maybe 2 leisure GA flights in that 2.5 year period. One being DVT-SEZ maybe 15 years ago and I still remember how scenic it was, probably one of the only GA flights I can still remember in detail. Point is the production level of a vid like this makes it almost seem enjoyable. Maybe down the road I’ll get into it as a hobby! I’ve always wanted to get my seaplane rating. Keep making these cool vids!
Many of us who remember a pre-internet world are big fans. Not only of the flying info, but of the amazing lifestyle you have worked so hard to create and share with us. Long ago, making a living doing what your doing was the stuff of science fiction dreams. Well done. I live in Central Texas and listen a lot to local traffic. I can recall hearing you many years ago in the pattern at San Marcos, and noting how hard you were trying to get things just perfect (yes, old pilots have that skill). You are the ideal example of practice makes perfect.
I envy the two of you. I earned my single engine recip in 77′ at 17, learned in a 172 but migrated to a 412 Rockwell Aero-Commander which we owned. My best friend growing up in MA. went to Embry Riddle and taught me to fly when we were kids. I have traveled extensively both commercially and private jet after he was killed in a crash off of Andros Island in the Bahama’s in 1980 but I let my license lapse and have not flown by myself since. We used to fly everywhere in that plane, it was a date magnet. I remember going to Wendy’s on Cape Cod just because it was the only Wendy’s in the state at the time. I really miss moving myself being pulled thru the air! Josh, marry the girl already, she’s a diamond in the rough!
Oh My Goodness . What a wonderful article . Wonderful Scenery, a sense of genuine love for flying, for its never ending adventures it brings, and, no doubt, Dave and Chelsea have found their one true love in each other . David, the way Chelsea looks at you, you are one blessed man, Cherish and Protect . Thanks for sharing . Sedona is magnificent . Safe Flying Blessings Wished Upon You Both .
Mesa Grill is one of my favorite restaurants in Sedona. Hope you guys had a good time there. So many things to see in Sedona if you have the time and enjoy hiking. Nothing like being in the mountains and rock structures. You get a completely different perspective and feeling when you are actually in them rather than looking from the road or air. Sedona is a very special place. Wish I was a pilot and able to travel and see the world as you do from the skies. Must be amazing. Stay safe and happy travels!
Thoroughly enjoyed the views of flying over Sedona and the playfulness in your and Chelsea’s connection. You are both expanders of possibilities for me…as once upon a time I had wanted to get my pilots license. Appreciating your shared joy of life and flight. Reading these comments, and perusal your article helped me to see how much more joy is still available. Thank you for the bird’s eye view. 🤗🛩
Fantastic article!!! Thank you for all you do for the aviation community. I’ve been following your website for a few years now and you have never disappointed. In fact, you were instrumental in getting me back in the air after a 13 year hiatus. Now you’re inspiring me to take longer trips. I’m based in the southeast and have added Sedona and the rest of the southwest to my bucket list. You and Chelsea make a great team. perusal how you two interact with each other as you explore everything aviation has to offer is truly heartwarming. Keep up the great work and once again, Thank You!!!
Really makes me miss flying with my dad around Arizona some of the most beautiful land to fly over we flew to everywhere you possibly could in Arizona and my mother actually went with him a lot more than I even did Great memories It’s really great to see it again even though it’s on TV screen it’s funny how you’re up there when you’re flying and everything seems kind of slow motion as you’re perusal the scenery go by and Sedona From the sky nothing beats it Happy flying To the both of you Thanks for sparking some great memories
What a beautiful flight. I keep perusal your articles to keep me motivated and get back to studying for my private pilot. My good friend and business partner who was a pilot passed away suddenly in May 2022, and it put a bit of a damper on my motivation. Hopefully one day I’ll be making that approach into sedona.
Thanks Josh and Chelsea…Sedona looks a special place. We stopped in for breakfast at Mr D’z Route 66 Diner in Kingman on our way to the Grand Canyon from Vegas. The breakfast and service was that good we called in again for breakfast the next morning and they pointed us through Oatman enroute to San Simeon heading up to the Big Sur. Best wishes from Brisbane, Australia.
Sedona is now added to my ever growing monster USA bucket list in Google Earth… Josh, you gotta marry this girl ASAP! Chelsea’s a fabulous and “extremely rare diamond beauty”. Have you looked at diamonds lately? No, not DA42s! Those compressed carbon ones that sparkle!? She has a CPL (Well done, that’s a huge effort Chelsea! – I know, I’ve got a very dusty old one from last century) She overhauls, fixes and maintains flying machines! She knows the language! She lives at airports! She’s drop-dead gorgeous and has dreamy eyes for you! Can’t get any better than that, but I know you know this! LOL. Best wishes you two! 😃 Cheers from NZL, David
Sedona was named after the wife cities first post master Theodore Schnebly. His wife mother just made up the name which was unusual for the 19th century. My wife grew up in the area while she was going to college she worked at Grand Canyon airport as well as Sedona. She would drive from Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, and Sedona almost daily.
We mere mortals got to drive to Sedona to experience the joys of the Southwest. in the expedition, we did get to meet and enjoy the people who inhabit the “flyover” country that even Josh and other aviation bloggers seldom get to encounter. I encourage everyone to take a few weeks off, pack the car or SUV (A truck is fantastic for this sort of thing) and make a giant loop of these awesome states that make up our Union. No shade on you, Josh. Just land as much as you can…. And talk until someone shoves a pie in your mouth…….
I have been lucky enough to visit AZ from the UK twice yearly since starting to work with America West Airlines in 1988. Staying in Scottsdale until I bought my first house close by KDVT and then the second at Desert Ridge, one of my first flights was KSDL-KSEZ. I fell in love with Sedona and named one of my dogs after the incredible place. I have also bought quite a few paintings and ceramics at the incredible Exposures Gallery of Fine Art so as I stare out at the rain back in the UK, I have my own bit of AZ to make me feel better. Will be back again in October. In the words of Monty Python; “you lucky lucky b——ds”.
I’m Josh. My late wife and I (sometimes with a couple of friends) would fly to SEZ, LAS, FLG, and many others from DVT and CHD, 5-6 x/month on Sat/Sun for breakfast from ’91 – ’07 as part of my air taxi business. After she passed, I stopped flying and my passion left with her. We didn’t have YT most of then, all we had were traditional cameras or 8mm handhelds. Sure do wish YT would have been around then. I could have captured the moments and kept them for many years later. Funny, how there’s nothing new anymore – except GPS, LOL! Just mainly a circle of time and events. thanks for sharing!
As they used to say about my wife many years ago, “She’s way too pretty for you!” She’s still beautiful to me. We are in our 70’s now. As for Sedona, it’s best to be real careful there, especially if there is wind. That Bonanza that crashed there was from a local airpark just down the road from us here in Tucson.
I had a 68 Cherokee 140 that I owned for a couple of years back in the late 70s, that lost half of its first coat of paint tied down in El Paso for 10 yrs. We repainted it in the scheme that was on 6365R. I thought I was looking at my long-lost friend for a moment I periodically keep tabs on it. It was sold to a new owner in socal a few years ago.
Really appreciate the aerial views of the Sedona landmarks I’ve come to know and love. Discovered the southwest through a visit to Sedona in 2013, knew immediately that I must have been a southwesterner in a past life. Came back a bunch of times and discovered Prescott to Sedona’s west, and the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, which my youngest son then attended — ended up not being a pilot but an aerospace engineer, now working for Lockheed Space Systems since 2018. We moved from NY State to Prescott in 2017, love being only short drive from Sedona instead of a 2500 mile flight. Have always wanted to take an aerial tour but loved your article — Airport Mesa, Capitol Butte, Chimney Rock, the Courthouse, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Ship Rock and all the others so beautifully laid out below. Gotta take an air tour. Or maybe it’s not to late to go back and finish getting a license myself after starting and running out of money back in my 20s in the 1970s…. Thanks!
Sedona is fricken gorgeous. I dont fly IRL yet, but an avid simmer and will be pursuing PPL soon. We vacationed in Sedona last Thanksgiving and i convinced my fiance to let me plane watch for about an hour. So i stood at the fence just dreaming of the day i’ll get to fly in there my self. Thanks for the vlog! Love flying along with both of you!
Manorfat growing up in Phoenix in the early 80s on my first plane rides was a flight in assessment 206 from Phoenix at Harbor to Sedona Arizona. My dance business partner on the plane and had a cabin in Sedona. We spent many summer days in Sedona swimming in Oak Creek and flying into Sedona and back to Phoenix in that 206. That’s actually what peaked my interest in flying. My dad‘s business partner let me fly the plane partway to Sedona one time. I was only 12 years old. Lots of great memories
iPhone footage can still be fantastic… but vertical article?! Josh… come on man… Just kidding. Everyone who says it is right.. you guys are great together, and holy cow is she a catch. Lol! Smart, ambitious, well on her way along her path as a pilot and highly skilled aircraft maintenance professional, beautiful as they get, and for the love of God the way she looks at you.. it’s all there, man. I’m not sure they get better than that my friend…
Ha! I just flew there with my wife the Sunday before you (if you were there April 2 – or maybe that was the article post date) and we could not get in to Mesa Grill. It was so busy – plenty of tables, but not enough staff willing to work — we had to Uber into town. Next time we will make a reservation! If you’re ever at Falcon Field let me know and I’ll treat to lunch! :^)
I had a female friend in CA years ago who’s mother did well in real estate and got her pilots licence. She decided to fly her children back to her home state of Kansas for a visit. On the way they ran into a thunderstorm and she became hysterical and lost control for a while but somehow they didn’t crash. Choose you pilots carefully.
I take my students there from Nogales occasionally. I’ve probably been into KSEZ 8 or 10 times but I’ve only landed on runway 3 one time. The Pecan Blueberry Pancakes are great at the restaurant. We usually depart for WInslow and do a circle around Meteor Crater on the way. Then a touch and go at Winslow and back to Nogales.
guys, i just watched your article and I gotta say I’m a little envious. you guys are living the life I wish I could. I’m disabled and unable to afford such a life. perusal your articles has put a smile on my face. dont worry about the haters. everyone is gonna have critiques. yall keep doing what your doing. looking forward to future articles
Don’t know if you ever get to south east Georgia.( KTBR) In January each year we have a Navion flyin where folks from around the south east U.S. come to do there pilot assisted annuals. Usually about 12 planes show up from Texas and Tenn. North Carolina and everywhere in between. Mine is as original as they can get. 1232 airframe hours, to highly modified most likely the fastest one in the country. I believe Chelsea was in Kentucky a while ago and has family near there. We believe about 600 Navions are still flying. It takes about 8 days to get all the planes done. We do have 4 Navions hangered at KTBR
Found your website not long after contemplating life while sitting on the vortex rocks below you at 6:39. Thought I may have seen y’all since there was a near full moon when I was in the area, but then right after you mentioned your timeframe for having been there. With any luck Northern AZ will have changed my life. Cool to see it from the air, even if vicariously. For now.
Absolutely beautiful day and a flawless day of flying adventure with two great people. Arizona is beautiful ❤️ and I’ve heard that hiking areas of Sedona or the Sonoran Desert can be life altering! Thanks for posting this great article! BTW I think she’s a keeper! but don’t let her get too big of a head😂
I’m not a pilot yet, I have done a discovery flight and I’m waiting to secure funding to start flying lessons. Everything I’ve learned so far, I’ve learned it in msfs, which I know is just a game, but I can read most gauges in the cockpit thanks to it, so I take it as a positive. The airport where the tutorial is located which I made a point of going through it thoroughly was the one in Sedona that you just went to. It was really cool to actually see the real thing through your article. It’s definitely going to be one of those airports on my bucket list.
Man I miss that place! I spent nearly 2 years in Phoenix from mid ’99 – New Years ’01. Rode my motorcycle literally all over that state. Sedona was one of my favorite spots. Nothing else like it on the planet! I’ve seen evidence of red rocks out here in the Northeast (in CT or NY I believe – been a long time since I’ve traveled that section of highway), but nothing comes close to Sedona. What a whole new perspective seeing it from the air! Sure wish I could’ve flown back then, but I could barely afford gas at $2.20 a gallon for my motorcycle, lol! Great stuff, Josh – I enjoyed the flight!
Great article nice to be up in yhe air free with such a beautiful lady. I almost cackled when she said what I believed was look at those trees! and he remarked aye in the canyon lol well the canyons are the remains of trees probably RED oak from long ago in a different time hence the name sedona or more like cedardona.
Chelsea, you made a landing anyone should be very proud of but here is a little tip for a greasy smooth landing every time provided conditions are right. It is preferably for use in light headwinds with no fast traffic to be concerned about. When I was dating eons ago I used it whenever conditions were right to make such a soft touchdown in a Skyhawk that there was absolutely no vibration at all and just some soft chirps from the mains. My male friends called me “old smoothie”. The last gal I dated was so impressed that after our wedding decades ago she blessed me with two beautiful and successful daughters. Here it is. A hundred feet before the fence on final approach add a touch of power (especially if the engine is idling) and increase the flap setting to full flaps. If you have a 40 degree flap Skyhawk so much the better. During the flare the stall warning will sound and for what seems like absolutely ages. During the flare you can retard the throttle, or not, but continue to pull back on the yoke and hold her off the runway until you have used up all of the elevator travel and you will touch down as light as a feather and dead slow. Try this for your YouTube landings provided conditions are right!