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Destination Profile
A whole megacity in the desert, Phoenix sits in the haze of the Sonoran, surrounded by dusty mesas and mountains scented with pine and eucalyptus. They call it the Valley of the Sun for its scorching year-round temperatures, a climate that helps groves of giant saguaro cacti bloom on the nearby plains. You'll want to head out to those wilds, to find ancient Hohokam sites and adobe cowboy towns, or the panoramic lookouts of Camelback Mountain. Back in the city, there are American art galleries, baseball showdowns, and unique botanical gardens to get stuck into. Cheap flights to Phoenix will drop you in the huge Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. It's just to the south-east of the downtown, operating a whopping four individual terminals.
Delve into Papago Park to see desert ponds filled with fish, bulbous boulders, and the tomb of Arizona's first ever governor.
The climb to the top of Camelback Mountain is one of the most popular in Phoenix. It's accessible and offers sweeping views over the Sonoran Desert.
The wild floral creations of the Sonoran are in full show in Phoenix's Desert Botanical Garden.
Delta, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, United, American Airlines and Frontier fly direct to Phoenix.
The best airline to fly to Phoenix is Lufthansa. Delta is the best for non-stop flights. WestJet is the best budget airline.