How far is Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport from Sedona?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is about 120 miles from Sedona by road — a drive of roughly 2 hr 20 min in normal traffic via I-17 North and SR-89A. Distance figures below come from live road-network routing between the two points; drive times are typical, and rush hours in Sedona add 15–45 minutes at peak.

The route between Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Sedona

The trip runs I-17 North out of Phoenix through Camp Verde, then SR-260/SR-89A up the switchbacks into uptown Sedona.

Distance and drive-time snapshot

Distance: about 120 road miles between the two points. Typical drive time: 2 hr 20 min in normal traffic. Add 15–45 minutes for metro rush hours around Sedona. Door-to-door from a specific address adds a few minutes on either end depending on your exact pickup and drop-off points.

Driving times to nearby cities

All figures below from the same live road-network routing (distances are road miles from Sedona, times are typical driving minutes in normal traffic):

CityDistance from SedonaTypical drive
Phoenix, AZ4.6 miles10 min
Flagstaff, AZ148.5 miles160 min
Prescott, AZ103.8 miles125 min
Cottonwood, AZ107.9 miles126 min
Camp Verde, AZ95.2 miles106 min

Shuttle between Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Sedona

Airport Shuttle of Phoenix runs private, door-to-door shuttle service on this corridor 24/7 — pickup at any address in Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, drop-off at any address in Sedona, flat rate, no surge pricing at any hour.

Based on 7,785 real completed Airport Shuttle of Phoenix trips on this corridor, a private sedan or SUV has typically run $159-$236 each way (25th–75th percentile; most rides land near $197). Round trips save 10% off each way.


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Group travel on this corridor

Shuttle vans seat up to 8 with luggage, so a family or group traveling together pays one flat vehicle price, not per head — often beating per-person rideshare pricing on a corridor this long.

Why travelers book this route

Corridor trips like this one are our bread and butter: a fixed pickup time, a named driver, and a flat price quoted before you book. Business travelers use the ride as working time between cities; families book the van so luggage, car seats, and grandparents ride in one vehicle; airport connections get a buffered pickup time matched to the flight. Every completed trip is tracked, and the fare statistics on this page come from that same trip history — not from a rate table that nobody audits.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Sedona: distance and fare FAQ

Planning the trip? See our Phoenix to Sedona shuttle route page for door-to-door fares, or Phoenix airport shuttle for booking details and pickup guidance.

Driving yourself vs. booking a shuttle

On a 120-mile corridor, driving yourself means 2 hours 20 minutes behind the wheel each way, plus parking or airport fees at the far end and the return drive on the same day. A reserved shuttle keeps the driver on one direction only, prices as a flat door-to-door total, and handles traffic windows for you — many travelers on this route book us for exactly that reason.

FAQ

How far is Sedona from Phoenix Airport?

About 120 road miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) - typically a 2 hr 20 min drive via I-17 North in normal traffic.

How far is Sedona from downtown Phoenix?

About 116 miles - roughly 2 hr 15 min via I-17 North and SR-89A, a few minutes less than the airport leg.

How long does it take to drive from Phoenix Airport to Sedona?

Plan on 2 to 2.5 hours door-to-door. Friday afternoons and holiday weekends add 30-45 minutes on I-17 North.

What is the best way to get from Phoenix Airport to Sedona?

A reserved door-to-door shuttle is the most common choice - no rental-car switchbacks, no surge pricing, and the driver handles the SR-89A climb.


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