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The Best Airports Near The Grand Canyon

Millions of people come to Grand Canyon National Park every year to see one of the Seven Wonders of The Natural World.ย  When planning your trip, you will decide which of the airports near the Grand Canyon to fly into/ out of.ย ย 

There are no airports actually inside Grand Canyon National Park, but there are several airports near Grand Canyon National Park, AZ that you can choose from.ย ย 

The park has separate entrances to the North Rim and South Rim and it takes about four hours to drive between them.ย  So, when you fly to Grand Canyon National Park, you should choose an airport near the rim youโ€™ll be visiting.ย ย ย 

This guide will help you decide on the most convenient airports to get to Grand Canyon.ย  Letโ€™s take a look.ย ย 

โ€ผ๏ธ If you just want to know the nearest airport, read my guide to the Airport Nearest Grand Canyon National Park. โ€ผ๏ธ


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What are the Best Airports Near The Grand Canyon, Arizonaย 

There are several airports by the Grand Canyon you can fly into either for the South Rim or North Rim area.ย ย 

The airports near Grand Canyon South Rim are:ย 

๐Ÿ›ซ Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)
๐Ÿ›ซ Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)
๐Ÿ›ซ Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
๐Ÿ›ซ Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
๐Ÿ›ซ Prescott Regional Airport โ€“ Ernest A. Love Field (PRC)
๐Ÿ›ซ Sedona Airport (KSEZ)

The airports near Grand Canyon North Rim are:ย 

๐Ÿ›ซ Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
๐Ÿ›ซ St George Regional Airport (SGU)
๐Ÿ›ซ Page Municipal Airport (PGA)


Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN)

river insdie large canyon seen through screen of helicopter that took off from Grand Canyon National Park Airport

If youโ€™re asking, โ€œWhat is the closest airport to Grand Canyon National Park?โ€, Grand Canyon National Airport is technically the nearest. However, the tiny airport is mostly used for charter flight services and scenic aircraft tours.ย ย 

Grand Canyon National Park flights include day tours via Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines flying to Grand Canyon and the West Rim, Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell, and Grand Canyon North. Westwind Air Service charter also offers flights to Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Page, and Lake Powell. You can also get helicopter services provided by Maverick, Grand Canyon Helicopters, and Papillion.ย 

โžก๏ธ Find a scenic flight over the Grand Canyon hereย 

There are no car rental services available at this airport but you can take the Arizona Shuttle (Groome Transportation) or bus tours by Grand Canyon Coaches to reach the park.ย ย 

Location

The airport is located in Tusayan near the South Entrance to the national parkย 

Distance to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 3.1 miles to the South Rim Entrance Station
๐Ÿ”ฐ 204 miles to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park

โŒš 6 minutes to the South Rim Entrance Station
โŒš 3 hours 45 minutes to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

What airlines fly out of Grand Canyon National Park Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines (scenic flights): Grand Canyon National, Grand Canyon West Rim, Grand Canyon North, Antelope Canyon, and Lake Powell
โœˆ๏ธ Westwind Air Service (charter): Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Page, and Lake Powell
โœˆ๏ธ Maverick Airlines: Hendersonย 

Rental car options

There are no car rental services available at this airport.ย ย 

Getting from Grand Canyon National Park Airport to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿš– Taxi service: Xanterra South Rim
๐Ÿš Shuttle buses: Arizona Shuttle, Grand Canyon Coaches (Bus Tours)ย 

Pros

  • Based on location, itโ€™s the closest airport to the South Rim entranceย ย 
  • Accessible flights to many scenic attractionsย ย 
  • Scenic, charter, and helicopter services are available hereย ย 

Cons

  • There are no car rental servicesย ย 
  • Only charter flights and aircraft tours are availableย ย 

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ For those who want to take a scenic air tour over the Grand Canyon


Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)

Flagstaff Arizona

One of the airports near the Grand Canyon South Rim you can fly into is Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.ย 

This airport is actually the closest airport to the Grand Canyon National Park with commercial flights. It takes less than two hours to reach the South Rim from the airport. Itโ€™s the best choice to fly into if you want to minimize driving (or not drive at all).ย  You can also include trips to other attractions like Route 66, Sedonaโ€™s Red Rocks, the San Francisco Peaks, and Wupatki National Monument.ย ย 

If youโ€™re looking for airports near Grand Canyon Village, AZ that connect with Phoenix, Dallas-Ft. Worth and Denver then this is a great choice.ย  American Airlines and United Airlines both have connecting flights between these cities and Flagstaff.ย 

Location

This airport is located south of Flagstaffโ€™s business district City in Coconino County.ย 

Distance from Flagstaff to Grand Canyon National Parkย 

๐Ÿ”ฐ 86 miles to South Rim Entrance Station
๐Ÿ”ฐ 201 miles to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park

โŒš 1 hour 20 minutes to South Rim Entrance Station
โŒš 3 hours 30 minutes to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

What airlines fly out of Flagstaff Pulliam Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ American Airlines: Phoenix, Dallas-Ft. Worth
โœˆ๏ธ United Airlines: Denver (connecting flights to Denver International Airport)
โœˆ๏ธ American Eagle (Skywest): Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport)

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscannerย 

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Alamo, Avis, National, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car Rentals
๐Ÿš– Taxi Companies: Apex Taxi, Burly Cab, Friendly Cab, Hurry Cab, Flagstaff Private Car Rental
๐Ÿš Shuttle: Arizona Shuttle, Groome Transportation, FlixBusย 

Pros

  • The closest commercial airport to Grand Canyon National Parkย 
  • Plenty of car rentals and taxis to get you thereย 
  • You can take a bus from Flagstaff to the South Rim and avoid the expense of a rental carย 
  • Access to other attractions like Sedonaโ€™s Red Rocks, the San Francisco Peaks, and Wupatki National Monumentย 

Cons

  • Limited airline optionsย ย 
  • Summer months can cause flight cancellations due to extremely hot weatherย 

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park โ€ฆ

โœ”๏ธ If you want to explore some of the attractions in the area such as Sedona, the San Francisco Peaks and Route 66.
โœ”๏ธ If you want to drive as little as possible.ย  It has the least travel time to the national park.
โœ”๏ธ If you only plan to visit the South Rim and donโ€™t want to drive.ย  You can take a bus from Flagstaff and then the free shuttles around the South Rim.ย 


Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On the left side of the highway is the airport in Phoenix, Arizona, and on its right is a parking lot with different cars. On the opposite side are buildings brightened up by lights and below the purple sky.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is not the closest by location but itโ€™s the nearest of the major airports near Grand Canyon National Park. Therefore, you have more flight options as multiple domestic and international flights are readily available here. Youโ€™ll also be able save on flight rates with budget airlines.ย ย 

Car rental services can easily get you to Grand Canyonโ€™s South Rim. Driving from the airport take almost four hours, but you can make a road trip of it, with stops along the way like Sedona, Prescott, and Flagstaff.ย ย 

There is also a bus service available at Phoenix Sky Harbor to the Grand Canyon if you prefer not to drive.ย ย 

Location

The international airport is located 3 miles east of Downtown Phoenix.ย 

Distance from Phoenix, AZ to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ The distance between Phoenix and Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim Entrance Station): 235 miles
๐Ÿ”ฐ The distance between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim Entrance Station): 343 milesย 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park

โŒš 3 hours 45 minutes to the South Rim Entrance Station
โŒš 5 hours 50 minutes to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

What airlines fly out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ This airport has multiple connecting flights across US and international airports.

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Offsite: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Nรœ Car Rentals, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Rental Car
๐Ÿš Shuttle bus: Arizona Shuttle/ Groome Transportationย 

Pros

  • Multiple flight optionsย 
  • Budget flights are availableย ย 
  • Plenty of car rental choicesย ย 
  • You can visit towns along the way, including Prescott, Sedona, and Flagstaffย ย ย 
  • Open all year-roundย ย 

Cons

  • No onsite car rental makes getting a rental car slower and more inconvenient than at airports with onsite rentalsย 
  • Long drive time for the airport to the national park if you have limited timeย ย 

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park โ€ฆ

โœ”๏ธ If you plan to see other scenic locations like Prescott, Sedona, or Flagstaff
โœ”๏ธ If you donโ€™t like flying in smaller planes


Las Vegas McCarran / Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Mountains behind McCarran / Harry Reid Airport Las Vegas and at the forehand buildings are surrounded by trees beside the roads with several cars

Flying into Las Vegas McCarran/Harry Reid International Airport can give you great deals on flights. Major commercial airlines fly here so you can check on budget flights and miles from your airline of choice.ย  Youโ€™ll have plenty of options to get flights to Grand Canyon National Park if youโ€™re coming from key cities within the US or outside the country.ย ย 

You have options for both shuttle rides and car rentals going to Grand Canyon.ย  Driving from Harry Reid to the North Rim or South Rim takes almost the same amount of time, so you can choose Las Vegas airport for either park entrance.ย  You also have easy access to see Grand Canyonโ€™s West Rim where you can experience the Grand Canyon Skywalk.ย 

Location

Harry Reid International Airport is in Paradise, Las Vegas Valley, a few miles from Downtown Las Vegas.ย ย 

Distance from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ The distance Las Vegas โ€“ Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim Entrance Station): 273 miles
๐Ÿ”ฐ The distance between Las Vegas and Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim Entrance Station): 263 milesย 

Travel time Grand Canyon National Park โ€“ Las Vegas

โŒš 4 hours 15 minutes to the South Rim Entrance Station
โŒš 4 hours 30 minutes to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

What airlines fly out of Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ There are plenty of domestic and international airlines flying to and from Harry Reid, with connecting flights to major cities.

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite (Rent-A-Car Center): Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt, Payless, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, National
๐Ÿš— Other offsite car rentals are also available

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿš Shuttle buses
๐Ÿš˜ Car rentalย ย 

Pros

  • You can access the North Rim, South Rim and West Rim from hereย ย 
  • Domestic and international flights are availableย ย 
  • You can fly on budget airlinesย ย 
  • There are plenty of car rental companiesย ย 
  • A stop in Las Vegas is a fun addition to your Grand Canyon tripย 
  • Open all yearย 

Cons

  • Long driving hours to the parkย 

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re also visiting Grand Canyonโ€™s West Rim
โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re planning to visit Las Vegas


Prescott Regional Airport โ€“ Ernest A. Love Field (PRC)

Prescott Arizona

Prescott Regional Airportย is one of the smaller Arizona airports near Grand Canyon National Park.ย  There are a limited number of commercial flights: United Airlines has daily connecting flights to Denver International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.ย ย 

Avis and Budget both have car rental counters here.ย  It takes more or less 2 hours to get to the South Rim entrance so itโ€™s a more convenient drive than the larger airports. The airport is also close to great locations you can drive to like Flagstaff and Sedona so itโ€™s a convenient starting and/ or ending point for a Southwest road trip.ย ย 

Another route to Grand Canyon National Park is to take an hour and a half drive or taxi service to Williams. From there, you can take the Grand Canyon Railway (you can get train tickets here if you need them). This scenic railway trip is a great way to break up all that driving.ย 

The airport also serves charter airlines and is accessible all year-round.ย ย 

Location

This airport is located at eight miles north of Prescott in Yavapai County, AZ.ย ย 

Distance to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 114 miles to the South Rim Entrance Station
๐Ÿ”ฐ 289 miles to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park

โŒš 1 hour 55 minutes to the South Rim Entrance Station
โŒš 4 hours 55 minutes to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

What airlines fly out of Prescott Regional Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ United: Denver International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Offsite: Avis, Budget

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Prescott Regional Airport to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Rental car
๐Ÿš‚ Car rental or a taxi service, then train via the Grand Canyon Railwayย 

Pros

  • Convenient travel time to the Grand Canyonย 
  • Connecting flights to Denver and Los Angelesย ย 
  • Open all year-roundย 

Cons

  • Very limited airline options and infrequent flightsย 
  • Limited car rental servicesย ย 
  • No car rental services onsiteย ย 

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park โ€ฆ

โœ”๏ธ If you want to take the scenic train
โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re flying or connecting to/ from Denver or Los Angeles
โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re planning to visit nearby areas on a Southwest road trip


Sedona Airport (KSEZ)

Sedona Arizona

If youโ€™re flying on a private charter service, Sedona Airport is one of the airports in Arizona near Grand Canyon National Park you can access. The airport mostly offers helicopter and scenic air tours by Guidance Air, Apex Air Tours, and Westwind Air Service, but is also available for charter flights. ย 

Sedona Car Rentals and Enterprise are your car rental service options at this airport. Or, if you want to go for something uniquely adventurous, you can rent a Harley-Davidson bike to get around.ย ย 

The two-hour drive to Grand Canyon is a beautiful drive with stunning views along the way. Shuttle buses are also available if you prefer not to drive to the park. The bus trip takes an extra hour to get there.ย ย 

Location

Sedona Airport is located two miles southwest of Sedona in Yavapai County.ย ย 

Distance to Grand Canyon National Park:

๐Ÿ”ฐ 112 miles to the South Rim Entrance Station
๐Ÿ”ฐ 228 miles to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park

โŒš 2 hours 10 minutes to the South Rim Entrance Station
โŒš 4 hours 15 minutes to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

What airlines fly out of Sedona Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

Private or charter aircraft via Guidance Air, Apex Air Tours, and Westwind Air Serviceย 

Rental car optionsย 

๐Ÿš— On-Site: Sedona Car Rentals
๐Ÿš— Offsite: Enterprise Rent-A-Car

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Sedona Airport to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Car rentals
๐Ÿš Shuttle bus: Arizona Shuttle/ Groome Transportation and Amtrak
๐Ÿ๏ธ Harley-Davidson Rentalsย ย 

Pros

  • Less travel time to the parkย 
  • Scenic and helicopter tours are availableย ย 

Cons

  • No commercial flights; only charter flights fly hereย ย ย 
  • Car rental services offered are limitedย ย 

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park โ€ฆ

โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re able to get a charter flight and want to visit Sedona in addition to the Grand Canyon
โœ”๏ธ For sightseeing flights over Sedona and the Grand Canyon


Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Salt Lake City International AirportUtah Near Canyonlands Field Airport

If youโ€™re flying from Salt Lake City International Airport, your route is closer to Grand Canyonโ€™s North Rim entrance. You can take advantage of multiple airlines and flight options here, along with offers of miles and budget flights.ย ย 

By distance, the airport is not close to Grand Canyon but with multiple flight and car rental options available, it can be a good starting point for a road trip south to the Grand Canyon. Thereโ€™s also no shortage of car rentals here.

Itโ€™s around six to seven hours to the national park without stopping. However, this route has plenty of places to visit along the way including other national parks like Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park and other locations including Kanab, Park City, Cedar City, and Provo.ย ย 

Location

The airport is six miles west of downtown Salt Lake City.ย ย 

Distance to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 525.5 miles to the South Rim Entrance Station
๐Ÿ”ฐ 385 miles to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park

โŒš 8 hours 35 minutes to the South Rim Entrance Station
โŒš 6 hours 20 minutes to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

What airlines fly out of Salt Lake City International Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Aeromexico: Mexico City
โœˆ๏ธ Air Canada: Montreal, Toronto
โœˆ๏ธ Alaska Airlines: Seattle/Tacoma, Portland (OR), San Diego
โœˆ๏ธ American Airlines: Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Chicago-O`Hare
โœˆ๏ธ Delta Airlines: multiple cities around the US
โœˆ๏ธ Eurowings Discover: Frankfurt
โœˆ๏ธ Frontier Airlines: Denver
โœˆ๏ธ JetBlue Airways: Boston, New York- JFK
โœˆ๏ธ Spirit Airlines: Orlando
โœˆ๏ธ Southwest Airlines: Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago-Midway, Phoenix, San Jose (CA), Orange County, Dallas-Love Field
โœˆ๏ธ United Airlines: Denver, Newark, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston-Bush

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite (Gateway Center): Avis, Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty
๐Ÿš— Offsite: ACE Rent-A-Car, Affordable, Fox Rent-A-Car, Go Rentals, NU Car Rentals, Rugged Rental

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Salt Lake City International Airport to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Rental carย 

Pros

  • Several options to get to Grand Canyon through connecting flights, shuttles, and car rentalsย ย 
  • Plenty of domestic and international flightsย ย 
  • Budget airlines are availableย ย 
  • Plenty of car rental optionsย 
  • A convenient starting point for a road trip to other national parks like Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parksย 

Cons

  • Far away from the national parkย ย 

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park โ€ฆ

โœ”๏ธ If you have lots of time for travel
โœ”๏ธ If you have plans to make several stops at other attractions like Bryce and Zion National Parks


St George Regional Airport (SGU)

Buildings are surrounded by trees below brown hills in St. George, Utah

Saint George Regional Airportย is a regional airport close to Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim). Itโ€™s a small airport that has daily flights on American Airlines (SkyWest), Delta, United, and Allegiant Airlines to cities Salt Lake City, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.ย 

This airport is open all year.ย  Rental cars are limited at this airport, but itโ€™s a good option to get you to the North Rim if cars are available.ย ย 

Location

This small airport is located in the central St. George area in Washington County, Utah.ย ย 

Distance to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 280 miles to the South Rim Entrance Station
๐Ÿ”ฐ 139 miles to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park

โŒš 5 hours 5 minutes to the South Rim Entrance Station
โŒš 2 hours 30 minutes to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

What airlines fly out of St George Regional Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Delta: Salt Lake City
โœˆ๏ธ American Airlines (SkyWest): Phoenix, Dallas
โœˆ๏ธ United: Denver, Los Angeles

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from St George Regional Airport to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿš˜ Rental car

Pros

  • Close to Grand Canyonโ€™s North Rimย 
  • Direct flights to Salt Lake, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Phoenixย 
  • Open all yearย ย 

Cons

  • Few car rental options
  • Can be more expensive
  • No budget flights available
  • No international flights here

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re headed to the North Rim and want to have less driving time to the park
โœ”๏ธ If you want to also visit Zion National Park


Page Municipal Airport (PGA)

Rocky cliffs in the middle of blue lake water surrounded by rocky cliffs in Page, Arizona

Page Municipal Airport is another small airport near the Grand Canyon National Park. It offers daily commercial flights to Phoenix on Contour Airlines.ย 

Itโ€™s almost the same distance to either North or South Rim entrances, though the North Rim is slightly closer. You can get to the North Rim in a two-hour and fifteen-minute drive. Avis is the only car rental option available at this airport, and they have a counter right inside the terminal.ย ย 

It can make sense to fly here if youโ€™re visiting Page and its nearby attractions like Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon.ย  You can also explore other national parks and scenic locations like Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Zion National Park, and Monument Valley.ย ย 

You can also get scenic air tours to Grand Circle provided by American Aviation, Grand Canyon Airlines, and Westwind Aviation. Taxi services like Destination Taxi and Buggy Taxi and Helping Hands Express can get you around the city and nearby areas.ย ย 

Location

This airport is located at central Grand Circle near Lake Powell in northern Arizona.ย 

Distance to Grand Canyon National Park

๐Ÿ”ฐ 137 miles to the South Rim Entrance Station
๐Ÿ”ฐ 112 miles to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park

โŒš 2 hours 45 minutes to the South Rim Entrance Station
โŒš 2 hours 15 minutes to the North Rim Entrance Stationย 

What airlines fly out of Page Municipal Airport? Which airports connect to there?ย 

โœˆ๏ธ Contour Airlines: Phoenix
โœˆ๏ธ American Aviation (scenic flights): Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge, Monument Valley, Lake Powell Navajo Indian Reservation, Bryce Canyon
โœˆ๏ธ Westwind Aviation (scenic flights): Monument Valley, Rainbow Bridge, and Bryce Canyon
โœˆ๏ธ Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines & Papillion Helicopters (scenic flights): Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, Grand Canyon

โžก๏ธ Find the cheapest flight on Skyscanner

Rental car options

๐Ÿš— Onsite: Avis

โžก๏ธ Book a car through Discover Cars

Getting from Page Municipal Airport to Grand Canyon National Parkย 

๐Ÿš˜ Rental carย 

Pros

  • ย Close to either North and South Rims
  • Try other scenic attractions Arches National Park, Zion National Park, and Bryce Canyon
  • Visit Page and its nearby attractions while youโ€™re in the area

Cons

  • Few flight options.ย  You might end up waiting for several hours in Phoenix for a connection to/ from Page.
  • Limited car rental service

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park โ€ฆย 

โœ”๏ธ If youโ€™re going to visit other attractions like Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Arches National Park, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell and Horseshoe Bend.ย 


How to Decide the Best Airport for Grand Canyon National Parkย 

There are several airports around Grand Canyon National Park.ย  Your travel details will help you decide which airport to fly there.ย ย ย 

Some things to consider are:ย ย 

โ“ Are you visiting the South Rim or the North Rim of the park? Which part of the Grand Canyon will you be heading to?ย  Some airports are closer to the North Rim while some are easier to access if youโ€™re heading to the South Rim.ย 

โ“ Where else are you planning to go on your trip?ย  Are you including trips to other attractions like Antelope Canyon or the Petrified Forest National Park? These are places you can easily add to your Southwest itinerary and may change which airport makes the most sense to fly to/ from.ย ย 

โ“ When are you going?ย  Are you traveling during the summer months? Or traveling there in winter? Some airports offer more limited flights during the winter months.ย ย 

โ“ Where are you staying? How far is your accommodation from the airport? You may prefer to find an airport closer to where youโ€™re staying.ย ย 

โ“ How much time do you have? Do you plan to travel for a longer period? Or do you plan to just have a short trip? If so, looking for a closer airport to fly to and from Grand Canyon would make more sense.ย ย ย 

โ“ Whatโ€™s your budget? Are you planning to book budget flights? Flight rates and car rental services differ from one airport to another.ย ย 

โ“ Do you have a frequent flyer program with a specific airline? Some airlines only fly to specific airports so this might limit you if youโ€™re getting points from your favorite airline.ย ย 

โ“ Where are you flying from? Are you flying within the US? Or taking an international flight?ย  There are more flight options when you fly to/ from major airports.ย ย 

โ“ What type of car do you want to rent when you arrive? Car rental companies vary from airport to airport.


FAQs About the Airports by Grand Canyon National Parkย 

What airport is near Grand Canyon National Park?ย 

The closest airport by location that can fly you to the park is Flagstaff Airport. Itโ€™s less than an hour and a half to the South Rim entrance of Grand Canyon National Park.ย 

What is the closest major airport to Grand Canyon?ย 

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the nearest major airport to get you to the South Rim. It will take you less than three hours to get there.ย 

Is Las Vegas or Phoenix closer to the Grand Canyon?

Phoenix Sky Harbor is closer to the South Rim entrance while Harry Reid (Las Vegas) is closer to the North Rim area of Grand Canyon.

What is the closest major city to the Grand Canyon?ย 

The closest major city near the Grand Canyon is Flagstaff.ย 


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Thereโ€™s another thing to think about in addition the airports.ย  Grand Canyon can be unpredictable, so you should also consider getting travel insurance. Make sure it includes trip cancellation, in case you need to cancel your flight before your travel, so that you can get a refund.ย  โ€ฏย 

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Have a great trip to the Grand Canyon!ย  I hope this guide has helped you discover the airports near the Grand Canyon and decide which airport to fly into.ย 

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About the Author

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He has dedicated his life to travel, visiting more than 80 countries, all 7 continents and most of theย national parksย in the United States. Withย over 35 years experienceย in the travel industry, James has worked on cruise ships, at resorts and hotels, and as aย travel plannerย whoโ€™s helped hundreds of people plan successful trips to US national parks.

Based on his experience visiting our national parks multiple times, in-depth research and expertise as a travel planner, James hasย published detailed itinerariesย for many of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well asย in-depth park guides, and other resources will help you have your own incredible trip to US national parks without stress and hassle.

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