Cheapest international trips from Phoenix
The cheapest international week we price from Phoenix is Mexico (Oaxaca): about $2,930 for 2 adults, 7 nights, round-trip flights from PHX included. Medellín (≈ $2,960) and Mexico City (≈ $3,030) follow; the cheapest in Europe is Kraków (≈ $3,730).
. Flight fares and all totals are estimates, not live pricing.
All 20 international trips from Phoenix, cheapest first
Every destination is priced the same way for 2 adults: 7 nights, a mid-range room, daily costs, and round-trip economy flights from Phoenix (PHX). Fares are typical round-trip ranges per person; the line under each shows where the range comes from and when it was last updated (1 of 20 routes from PHX currently use refreshed Aviasales data).
| # | Destination | All-in for 2 | Round-trip fare from PHX | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico (Oaxaca) | ≈ $2,930$2,154–$3,696 | $552–$763 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 7 hr with 1 stop (often via DFW or GDL) |
| 2 | Colombia (Medellín) | ≈ $2,960$2,220–$3,709 | $620–$857 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 10 hr with 1 stop (often via IAH or MIA) |
| 3 | Mexico City | ≈ $3,030$2,201–$3,858 | $383–$564 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 3.5 hr nonstop (Aeromexico and American Airlines) |
| 4 | Colombia (Cartagena) | ≈ $3,480$2,588–$4,368 | $629–$854 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 11.5 hr with 1 stop (often via MIA or ATL) |
| 5 | Poland (Kraków) | ≈ $3,730$2,850–$4,609 | $788–$1,097 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 15 hr with 1 stop (often via LHR or CDG) |
| 6 | Mexico (Puerto Vallarta) | ≈ $3,740$2,816–$4,663 | $463–$634 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 2.5 hr nonstop (American Airlines and Southwest) |
| 7 | Portugal (Lisbon) | ≈ $3,800$2,761–$4,836 | $593–$983 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 14.5 hr with 1 stop (often via PHL or LHR) |
| 8 | Thailand (Bangkok) | ≈ $3,940$2,958–$4,924 | $807–$1,167 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 22 hr with 1 stop (often via TPE or YVR) |
| 9 | Bansko (Bulgaria) | ≈ $4,240$3,200–$5,280 | $690–$1,020 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | Long-haul with 1–2 stops (often via LHR); no nonstop |
| 10 | Costa Rica | ≈ $4,280$3,082–$5,480 | $456–$675 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 8.5 hr with 1 stop (often via IAH or DFW) |
| 11 | Bali (Indonesia) | ≈ $4,430$3,240–$5,616 | $990–$1,548 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | Long-haul with 1–2 stops (often via TPE); no nonstop |
| 12 | Mexico (Cancún) | ≈ $4,470$3,177–$5,772 | $521–$716 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 4 hr nonstop (American Airlines and Southwest) |
| 13 | Hungary (Budapest) | ≈ $4,520$3,510–$5,537 | $880–$1,246 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 17 hr with 1 stop (often via LHR or PHL) |
| 14 | Barcelona | ≈ $4,750$3,517–$5,986 | $691–$1,068 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 15 hr with 1 stop (often via LHR or YUL) |
| 15 | Thailand (Phuket) | ≈ $5,370$4,033–$6,702 | $984–$1,461 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | Long-haul with 1–2 stops; no nonstop |
| 16 | Türkiye (Istanbul) | ≈ $5,440$4,188–$6,687 | $939–$1,366 ppAviasales cached, Oct 17, 2026 | From about 17 hr with 1 stop (often via LHR or CDG) |
| 17 | London | ≈ $6,210$4,557–$7,857 | $896–$1,426 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | About 10 hr nonstop (British Airways and American Airlines) |
| 18 | St. Anton (Austrian Alps) | ≈ $6,890$5,211–$8,572 | $718–$1,071 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 15 hr with 1 stop (often via LHR or PHL) |
| 19 | Iceland (Reykjavík) | ≈ $6,950$5,218–$8,678 | $894–$1,189 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | From about 12 hr with 1 stop (often via SEA or DEN) |
| 20 | Niseko (Japan) | ≈ $7,010$4,834–$9,184 | $697–$1,427 ppKAYAK typical, October 2026 | Long-haul with 1–2 stops (often via TPE); no nonstop |
Cheapest by region from Phoenix
- Europe (incl. Iceland and Türkiye): Poland (Kraków) at ≈ $3,730, then Portugal (Lisbon) at ≈ $3,800.
- Mexico, Central & South America: Mexico (Oaxaca) at ≈ $2,930, then Colombia (Medellín) at ≈ $2,960.
- Asia & the Pacific: Thailand (Bangkok) at ≈ $3,940, then Bali (Indonesia) at ≈ $4,430.
The spread is wide: the cheapest week (Oaxaca) costs about $4,100 less than the most expensive (Niseko, ≈ $7,010). The low end of the fare ranges goes from $383 per person (Mexico City) to $990 (Bali).
Nonstop international options from Phoenix
Of the destinations we price, 4 list a nonstop from Phoenix: Mexico City (about 3.5 hr nonstop); Puerto Vallarta (about 2.5 hr nonstop); Cancún (about 4 hr nonstop); London (about 10 hr nonstop). The rest need at least one connection.
How Phoenix fares compare with other cities
Of our 8 departure cities, Phoenix has the lowest typical fare to Lisbon. It has the highest to Reykjavík, Budapest, Medellín and Istanbul. (Compared by the low end of each route's typical round-trip range.)
Photos: Oaxaca: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kraków: Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons · Photo credits
Abroad or at home? Results from Phoenix
Across all 21 matchups, flying from Phoenix: abroad is cheaper in 15, the US trip in 4, and 2 are roughly even. The five biggest swaps:
| Matchup | US trip | Abroad | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City vs. Bansko | ≈ $9,040$5,942–$12,130 | ≈ $4,240$3,200–$5,280 | Bansko ~$4,800 cheaper |
| Aspen vs. St. Anton | ≈ $10,490$7,822–$13,164 | ≈ $6,890$5,211–$8,572 | St. Anton ~$3,600 cheaper |
| Maui vs. Lisbon | ≈ $6,920$5,134–$8,712 | ≈ $3,800$2,761–$4,836 | Lisbon ~$3,100 cheaper |
| Jackson Hole vs. Niseko | ≈ $9,720$7,466–$11,964 | ≈ $7,010$4,834–$9,184 | Niseko ~$2,700 cheaper |
| Maui vs. Bali | ≈ $6,920$5,134–$8,712 | ≈ $4,430$3,240–$5,616 | Bali ~$2,500 cheaper |
Where staying in the US wins from Phoenix: New York City vs. London, Alaska vs. Iceland, New Orleans vs. Barcelona, Miami vs. Phuket.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest international trip from Phoenix?
Of the 20 international destinations we price, Mexico (Oaxaca) is the cheapest all-in week from Phoenix: about $2,930 for 2 adults and 7 nights, round-trip flights included ($552–$763 per person, KAYAK typical round-trip, checked October 2026). Next: Medellín (≈ $2,960) and Mexico City (≈ $3,030). Sample estimates, not live prices.
What is the cheapest trip to Europe from Phoenix?
Poland (Kraków), at about $3,730 all-in for 2 adults ($788–$1,097 per person, KAYAK typical round-trip, checked October 2026). The low end of typical round-trip fares from Phoenix to the European destinations we price runs from $593 to $939 per person.
Are there nonstop international flights from Phoenix?
To the destinations we price, these list a nonstop from Phoenix: Mexico City (about 3.5 hr nonstop); Puerto Vallarta (about 2.5 hr nonstop); Cancún (about 4 hr nonstop); London (about 10 hr nonstop). Schedules and seasonality change, so check before booking.
Is it cheaper to go abroad than to vacation in the US from Phoenix?
Often. Across our 21 US-vs-abroad matchups, flying from Phoenix, the international trip is cheaper in 15, the US trip in 4, and 2 are roughly even. The biggest gap is Park City vs. Bansko (~$4,800 cheaper abroad).
What is the cheapest trip to Asia from Phoenix?
Thailand (Bangkok), at about $3,940 for 2 adults and 7 nights with flights ($807–$1,167 per person, KAYAK typical round-trip, checked October 2026). Flight: from about 22 hr with 1 stop.
How we priced this
Every total is 7 nights for 2 adults: round-trip economy flights for both travelers, one mid-range room, and daily food, local transport and activities for two (plus lift tickets and rentals on ski trips). Flight ranges per route come from published typical fares or, where marked "Aviasales cached", from cached fare data refreshed automatically; lodging and daily costs are the same figures used on each comparison page, where every source is listed. These are sample estimates, not live prices. Read the full methodology.