The Best Airports Near The Grand Canyon, Arizona

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

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. 

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

This guide will help you decide on the most convenient airports to get to Grand Canyon.  Let’s take a look. 

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This guide outlines a range of convenient airports that you could be the best for your trip. However, the nearest airports with commercial flights to Grand Canyon National Park are Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (South Rim) and Page Municipal Airport (North Rim). The nearest MAJOR airports to Grand Canyon National Park are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (South Rim) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (North Rim).

Planning Your Trip to Grand Canyon 

Before we look in detail at the airports near Grand Canyon National Park, Here are some planning steps to follow: 

  1. First up, you’ll need to decide when to go
  2. You’ll also need to decide how long to go for
  3. Then, you’ll need to decide where to stay.  Find vacation rentals near the South Rim, in and around Flagstaff, and in and around Sedona
  4. Now that you have decided where to stay, the next thing is to decide the best way to get to Grand Canyon. Read my guide How to Get to Grand Canyon for more details.
    If you’re taking a road trip, you’ll need to rent a car and plan out your route. Book a car through Discover Cars – you enter your destination and they scan all of the available cars in all the agencies to find the best price for the type of car you want.
    You can also read my Guide to Finding the Cheapest Rental Car for handy tips.  Check my Road Trip Packing List to make sure you have everything you need for your trip.      
  5. If you’re going to fly, read on to find an airport near Grand Canyon National Park, AZ.  That’s what this guide is to help you do! 
  6. Then you’ll need to book a flight.  I recommend using Skyscanner to search through all available flights to find the cheapest. 
  7. Finally, you will need to decide your itinerary.  

If you’re a planner, then I can make this easy for you.  Pick up one of my very detailed, hour-by-hour, day-by-day itineraries for Grand Canyon National Park (you can get them for 1, 2, or 3 days).   

For other information about Grand Canyon National Park, check out my Grand Canyon Guides

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How to Decide the Best Airport for Grand Canyon National Park 

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

Some things to consider are:  

  • Are you visiting the South Rim or the North Rim of the park? Which part of the Grand Canyon will you be heading to?  Some airports are closer to the North Rim while some are easier to access if you’re heading to the South Rim. 
  • Where else are you planning to go on your trip?  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.  
  • When are you going?  Are you traveling during the summer months? Or traveling there in winter? Some airports offer more limited flights during the winter months.  
  • Where are you staying? How far is your accommodation from the airport? You may prefer to find an airport closer to where you’re staying.  
  • 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.   
  • What’s your budget? Are you planning to book budget flights? Flight rates and car rental services differ from one airport to another.  
  • Do you have a frequent flyer program with a specific airline? Some airlines only fly to specific airports so this might limit you if you’re getting points from your favorite airline.  
  • Where are you flying from? Are you flying within the US? Or taking an international flight?  There are more flight options when you fly to/ from major airports.  
  • What type of car do you want to rent when you arrive? Car rental companies vary from airport to airport.

What are the Best Airports Near The Grand Canyon, Arizona 

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

The airports near Grand Canyon South Rim are

  1. Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) 
  2. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) 
  3. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)  
  4. Las Vegas McCarran / Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) 
  5. Prescott Regional Airport – Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) 
  6. Sedona Airport (KSEZ) 

The airports near Grand Canyon North Rim are

  1. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) 
  2. St George Regional Airport (SGU) 
  3. 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 you’re asking, “What is the closest airport to Grand Canyon National Park?”, Grand Canyon National Airport is technically the nearest. However, the tiny airport is mostly used for charter flight services and scenic aircraft tours.  

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. 

Find a scenic flight over the Grand Canyon here 

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.  

Location:

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

Distance to Grand Canyon National Park: 

  • 3.1 miles to the South Rim Entrance Station 
  • 204 miles to the North Rim Entrance Station 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park:  

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

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

  • Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines (scenic flights): Grand Canyon National, Grand Canyon West Rim, Grand Canyon North, Antelope Canyon, and Lake Powell 
  • Westwind Air Service (charter): Phoenix, Sedona, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Page, and Lake Powell 
  • Maverick Airlines: Henderson 

Rental car options: 

There are no car rental services available at this airport.  

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

  • Taxi service: Xanterra South Rim  
  • Shuttle buses: Arizona Shuttle, Grand Canyon Coaches (Bus Tours) 

Pros: 

  • Based on location, it’s the closest airport to the South Rim entrance  
  • Accessible flights to many scenic attractions  
  • Scenic, charter, and helicopter services are available here  

Cons: 

  • There are no car rental services  
  • Only charter flights and aircraft tours are available  

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park … 


Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)

Long road in the middle of many buildings surrounded by many trees with the mountain in the background in Flagstaff, Arizona

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

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. It’s the best choice to fly into if you want to minimize driving (or not drive at all).  You can also include trips to other attractions like Route 66, Sedona’s Red Rocks, the San Francisco Peaks, and Wupatki National Monument.  

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

Location:

This airport is located south of Flagstaff’s business district City in Coconino County. 

Distance from Flagstaff to Grand Canyon National Park:  

  • 86 miles to South Rim Entrance Station 
  • 201 miles to the North Rim Entrance Station 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park:  

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

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

  • American Airlines: Phoenix, Dallas-Ft. Worth 
  • United Airlines: Denver (connecting flights to Denver International Airport)  
  • American Eagle (Skywest): Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport)  
  • Dallas- Fort Worth (Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport)  

Rental car options: 

  • Onsite: Alamo, Avis, National, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz 

Getting from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon National Park: 

  • Car Rentals  
  • Taxi Companies: Apex Taxi, Burly Cab, Friendly Cab, Hurry Cab, Flagstaff Private Car Rental 
  • Shuttle: Arizona Shuttle, Groome Transportation, FlixBus 

Pros: 

  • The closest commercial airport to Grand Canyon National Park 
  • Plenty of car rentals and taxis to get you there 
  • You can take a bus from Flagstaff to the South Rim and avoid the expense of a rental car 
  • Access to other attractions like Sedona’s Red Rocks, the San Francisco Peaks, and Wupatki National Monument 

Cons: 

  • Limited airline options  
  • Summer months can cause flight cancellations due to extremely hot weather  

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park … 

  • If you want to explore some of the attractions in the area such as Sedona, the San Francisco Peaks and Route 66. 
  • If you want to drive as little as possible.  It has the least travel time to the national park. 
  • If you only plan to visit the South Rim and don’t want to drive.  You can take a bus from Flagstaff and then the free shuttles around the South Rim. 

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 it’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. You’ll also be able save on flight rates with budget airlines.  

Car rental services can easily get you to Grand Canyon’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.  

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

Location:

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

Distance from Phoenix, AZ to Grand Canyon National Park:  

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

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park:  

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

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

  • This airport has multiple connecting flights across US and international airports.  

Rental car options: 

  • Offsite: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, NÜ Car Rentals, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty   

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

Pros: 

  • Multiple flight options 
  • Budget flights are available  
  • Plenty of car rental choices  
  • You can visit towns along the way, including Prescott, Sedona, and Flagstaff   
  • Open all year-round  

Cons: 

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

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park … 

  • If you have more time to travel  
  • If you plan to see other scenic locations like Prescott, Sedona, or Flagstaff 
  • You don’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.  You’ll have plenty of options to get flights to Grand Canyon National Park if you’re coming from key cities within the US or outside the country.  

You have options for both shuttle rides and car rentals going to Grand Canyon.  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.  You also have easy access to see Grand Canyon’s West Rim where you can experience the Grand Canyon Skywalk

Location:

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

Distance from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park:  

  • The distance Las Vegas – Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim Entrance Station): 273 miles  
  • The distance between Las Vegas and Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim Entrance Station): 263 miles 

Travel time Grand Canyon National Park – Las Vegas:  

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

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

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

Rental car options: 

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

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

  • Shuttle buses 
  • Car rental  

Pros: 

  • You can access the North Rim, South Rim and West Rim from here  
  • Domestic and international flights are available  
  • You can fly on budget airlines  
  • There are plenty of car rental companies  
  • A stop in Las Vegas is a fun addition to your Grand Canyon trip 
  • Open all year 

Cons: 

  • Long driving hours to the park 

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park … 

  • Those who have plenty of time to travel  
  • If you’re also visiting Grand Canyon’s West Rim  
  • If you’re planning to visit Las Vegas

Prescott Regional Airport – Ernest A. Love Field (PRC)

Lake in the middle of the day surrounded by dry grassland and trees below the hills full of small trees in Prescott, Arizona

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

Avis and Budget both have car rental counters here.  It takes more or less 2 hours to get to the South Rim entrance so it’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 it’s a convenient starting and/ or ending point for a Southwest road trip.  

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. 

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

Location:

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

Distance to Grand Canyon National Park:  

  • 114 miles to the South Rim Entrance Station 
  • 289 miles to the North Rim Entrance Station 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park:  

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

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

  • United: Denver International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport 

Rental car options: 

  • Offsite: Avis, Budget 

Getting from Prescott Regional Airport to Grand Canyon National Park: 

Pros: 

  • Convenient travel time to the Grand Canyon 
  • Connecting flights to Denver and Los Angeles  
  • Open all year-round 

Cons: 

  • Very limited airline options and infrequent flights 
  • Limited car rental services  
  • No car rental services onsite  

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park … 

  • If you want less driving to get to the South Rim  
  • If you’re flying or connecting to/ from Denver or Los Angeles 
  • If you’re planning to visit nearby areas on a Southwest road trip

Sedona Airport (KSEZ)

Bended road surrounded by trees and tall towers of rock in Sedona, Arizona.

If you’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.  

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.  

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.  

Location:

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

Distance to Grand Canyon National Park:  

  • 112 miles to the South Rim Entrance Station 
  • 228 miles to the North Rim Entrance Station 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park:  

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

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

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

Rental car options: 

  • On-Site: Sedona Car Rentals 
  • Offsite: Enterprise Rent-A-Car    

Getting from Sedona Airport to Grand Canyon National Park: 

Pros: 

  • Less travel time to the park 
  • Scenic and helicopter tours are available  

Cons: 

  • No commercial flights; only charter flights fly here   
  • Car rental services offered are limited  

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park … 

  • If you’re able to get a charter flight and want to visit Sedona in addition to the Grand Canyon 
  • For sightseeing flights over Sedona and the Grand Canyon

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Huge buildings are surrounded by trees below snow-capped mountain in Salt Lake City.

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

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. There’s also no shortage of car rentals here.

It’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.  

Location:

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

Distance to Grand Canyon National Park:  

  • 525.5 miles to the South Rim Entrance Station 
  • 385 miles to the North Rim Entrance Station 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park:  

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

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

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

Rental car options: 

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

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

  • Rental car 
  • Connecting flight to St. George, then take a rental car 
  • Connecting flight to Page, then take a shuttle bus or rental car 

Pros: 

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

Cons: 

  • Far away from the national park  

This is the best airport for Grand Canyon National Park … 

  • If you have lots of time for travel 
  • 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 Airport is a regional airport close to Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim). It’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. 

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

Location:

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

Distance to Grand Canyon National Park:  

  • 280 miles to the South Rim Entrance Station 
  • 139 miles to the North Rim Entrance Station 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park:  

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

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

  • Delta: Salt Lake City 
  • American Airlines (SkyWest): Phoenix, Dallas 
  • United: Denver, Los Angeles 

Rental car options: 

  • Onsite: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz 

Getting from St George Regional Airport to Grand Canyon National Park: 

  • Rental car 

Pros: 

  • Close to Grand Canyon’s North Rim 
  • Direct flights to Salt Lake, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix 
  • Open all year  

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 … 

  • If you’re headed to the North Rim and want to have less driving time to the park 
  • Combine a trip to Zion National Park with a trip to the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, since it’s close to Zion.

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. 

It’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.  

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

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.  

Location:

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

Distance to Grand Canyon National Park:  

  • 137 miles to the South Rim Entrance Station 
  • 112 miles to the North Rim Entrance Station 

Travel time to Grand Canyon National Park:  

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

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

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

Rental car options: 

  • Onsite: Avis 

Getting from Page Municipal Airport to Grand Canyon National Park: 

  • Rental car 

Pros: 

  •  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 you’re in the area 

Cons: 

  • Few flight options.  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 … 

  • If you’re going to visit other attractions like Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Arches National Park, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell and Horseshoe Bend. 

FAQs About the Airports by Grand Canyon National Park 

What airport is near Grand Canyon National Park? 

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

What is the closest major airport to Grand Canyon? 

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. 

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? 

The closest major city near the Grand Canyon is Flagstaff. 


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