Santa Rosa to Phoenix (STS–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
STS–PHX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 698 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 27 | CR7, E70, E75 | 2h08-2h09 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 13 | CR7 | 2h09 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Santa Rosa
| Metric | STS→PHX | OAK→PHX | SFO→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from STS | – | 63 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | 81 | 215 |
| Flight time | 2h 8m | 1h 49m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
STS: PDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Rosa, it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
STS–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STS to PHX
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
STS to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STS to PHX ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 698 miles (1,123 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).