Traveling from Phoenix to Leon Airport (LAP): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Leon Airport (LAP) out of here.
La Paz (where Leon Airport is located) and Phoenix share the UTC-7 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
To ensure you catch your flight from Phoenix to LAP, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Located around 20 miles from the center of Phoenix, SCF can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Leon Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Phoenix to Leon Airport. Check out these connections between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and LAP:
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
Tijuana Airport (TIJ)
Loreto Airport (LTO)
PHX is around 5 miles from central Phoenix. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your Phoenix to LAP flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport:
Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82.57% of them landing right on cue.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 35 miles from central Phoenix. The drive from the city center to the airport takes about 40 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Phoenix to Leon Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of AZA is 78.65%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Leon Airport (LAP)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Leon Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near LAP and turn out the lights sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Leon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Thrifty or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of La Paz and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Phoenix to Leon Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Leon Airport (LAP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Leon Airport is $211. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $309. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Phoenix to LAP. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Phoenix to Leon Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Phoenix to Leon Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Phoenix to Leon Airport (LAP)
July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Leon Airport (LAP). Plan your visit to La Paz in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Phoenix to LAP plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in La Paz, with temperatures ranging from 73ºF to 95ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Leon Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 55ºF and 75ºF.
More about La Paz
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Leon Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring La Paz:
Your trip to La Paz isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Cabo Adventures Sea of Cortez Adventures, Balandra Beach and Malecon.
Explore more of Mexico
Los Mochis is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of La Paz. Around 150 miles away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Prado del Sur Park, Jardín Botánico Benjamin Francis Johnston and Los Naranjos Park.
Guasave is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 160 miles north-east of La Paz. No trip is complete without dropping by La Florida Park, Parque Por La Paz and Hernando de Villafañe Park.
