$138 Cheap flight deals from Mobile (MOB) to Phoenix (PHX)

Mobile Regional Airport

When booking cheap flights from Mobile, Alabama, you can find the best deals on Orbitz.com. Mobile Regional Airport, situated just 11 miles west of downtown Mobile, serves American Eagle, Delta Airlines, Delta Connection, United Express, and US Airways Express. The airport is a joint military-public venture, and it is also home to a training center for U.S. Coast Guard pilots and crew.

Parking at Mobile Regional Airport

Parking options at Mobile Regional Airport include both short-term and long-term parking. The airport offers 30 minutes of free parking and budget rates of $1 per hour after that. The short-term lot has a maximum rate of $8 per day, while the long-term lot has a maximum of $6 per day. Both lots are conveniently located next to the terminal. Valet parking is also available for $2 per hour or $12 per day, and the airport also offers a car-wash service for $15 while you are away.

Getting to the Airport

If you choose not to drive to the airport, local taxi companies, such as Yellow Cab and Allied Taxicabs, offer service directly from your home or business to the airport. Taxi fares from the downtown area to the airport typically run between $30 and $35 and take about 30 minutes. Local companies, such as Mobile Bay Transportation, also provide airport shuttles to the airport, which can be scheduled in advance.

Airport Restaurant Options

For a cup of coffee and a snack, stop at Carpe Diem Coffee Shop, located on both sides of the TSA security checkpoint. Cruise City Bar and Grill, located past the security checkpoint near the gates, offers full meals. For dining before you go through security, try Quizno's Sub Shop in the main terminal area. Booking cheap flights from Mobile is simple with Orbitz.com.

Phoenix Airport Information

Travelers to the Phoenix-Scottsdale area fly into the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. When you purchase tickets on cheap flights to Phoenix via Orbitz.com, you will be able to choose from all of the major domestic and international airlines that service the airport. The airport is located less than six miles east of the downtown area, so it's just a quick trip down Highway 10.

Ground Transportation in Phoenix

The most economical way to get into the city is via the Phoenix Airport Shuttle, which will drop you off by the Washington Metro Light Rail stop. There are three cab companies that can take you to downtown Phoenix or wherever you need to go, and rates are standard across all companies. Expect to pay $5 for the first mile, $2.30 for each additional mile and $23 for each hour you are delayed in traffic. If you use Orbitz.com to purchase your air tickets, consider adding on a rental car for ultimate mobility while you are in the area.

Phoenix Area Weather Information

Phoenix winters are mild, with temperatures in the 40s, 50s and 60s, but you will find that summers there can be brutal. While nights may be as low as the mid-70s, daytime temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Pack plenty of light-colored, lightweight clothing, and schedule your outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon.

What to Do in Phoenix

Phoenix and the nearby city of Scottsdale are centers of arts and culture, and they also offer plenty of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. While you are in the Phoenix area, be sure to visit Camelback Mountain, take the Thursday evening art walk in Scottsdale, visit one of more than 100 art galleries, visit the Phoenix Zoo or drive along the Apache Trail. No matter what you choose to do during your stay in Phoenix, remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you want to purchase cheap flights to Phoenix.