AnswersDriveGrand Canyon National Park's SOUTH RIM (open all year) is located 60 miles north of Williams, Arizona (via route 64 from Interstate 40) and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff (via route 180). The Grand Canyon lies entirely within the state of Arizona.
Which rim of the Grand Canyon is the Skywalk on?
Grand Canyon West is located approximately 3 hours from Las Vegas, 6 hours from Phoenix or 4 to 5 hours from Grand Canyon's South Rim. For complete driving directions to Grand Canyon Skywalk from Las Vegas – Click Here.
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What is the closest town to the Grand Canyon?
The two major cities closest to the Canyon are Phoenix and Las Vegas. Flagstaff, AZ is only 1.5 hrs from the South Rim and although it is a smaller city, it does have an international airport. Tusayan is the closest town to Grand Canyon Village and also has a small public airport.
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Is there a train from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon Railway departs daily at 9:30 a.m. from Williams, Arizona, which is about 30 miles west of Flagstaff, just off Interstate 40. The train travels almost due north to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, arriving at 11:45 a.m.
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What airlines fly out of Flagstaff?
Flights to Flagstaff, Arizona (FLG) There is not much business for flights to Flagstaff – many choose to fly into Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) – but the city has an airport where you can fly to Flagstaff from Phoenix via US Airways' Skywest Airlines.
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What is the best time of year to visit the Grand Canyon?
The best times to visit the Grand Canyon are March through May and September through November when daytime temperatures are cool and the crowds are thin. If you decide to visit during the summer (the park's peak season), be prepared for hordes of tourists and very limited lodging availability.
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Where do you fly into to go to the Grand Canyon?
Las Vegas and Phoenix are the closest major cities to the North and South rims, respectively. You can save money by flying into these cities, but they're too far from the canyon to stay. Flagstaff, Williams, and Tusayan (all in Arizona) and Kanab (in Utah) are better choices for lodging near the Grand Canyon.
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Which rim of the Grand Canyon is closest to Phoenix?
The Grand Canyon South Rim is about 230 miles north of Phoenix via I-17 North to Flagstaff. From Flagstaff, take Highway 180 northwest to the canyon. Although it can be a day trip, it would be an exhausting one if you're going to spend a reasonable amount of time experiencing the canyon.
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Where do you fly into to visit the Grand Canyon?
Most Grand Canyon visitors fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport because it is the closest major international airport to the South Rim, the most visited part of the National Park; just over 3.5 hours' drive (231 miles).
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Is Sedona near Phoenix?
Sedona is located approximately 90 minutes north of Phoenix, Arizona. From Phoenix, take I-17 north to the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon exit (exit 298), where you turn west onto SR 179. The Village of Oak Creek is seven miles down this road, and Sedona is another seven.
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Is Arizona near Las Vegas?
The Las Vegas–Henderson combined statistical area, known prior to 2013 as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Pahrump combined statistical area, is made up of two counties in southern Nevada and one in northwestern Arizona.
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Where do you fly into for Yellowstone National Park?
American Airlines, Delta, SkyWest, and United all have flights to and from Jackson Hole Airport (307/733-7682; www.jacksonholeairport.com), which is right in Grand Teton National Park in Jackson, Wyoming, and only 56 miles of scenic driving from the southern entrance of Yellowstone.
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Is the Grand Canyon located?
The Grand Canyon is located in northern Arizona. Grand Canyon Railway departs daily from Williams, Arizona, 65 miles south of the world-famous abyss. Coined the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon”, Williams is located off Interstate 40, 32 miles west of Flagstaff.
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What is the closest airport to Grand Canyon?
Flagstaff Airport is the closest small commercial airport to Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, just a 92-minute scenic drive via three distinct routes. Fly US Airways exclusively from, or connecting through, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX). Or, fly a private/charter aircraft into Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
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Where do you fly into to go to Sedona AZ?
Flagstaff Airport is the closest small commercial airport to Sedona, just a 40-minute scenic drive away through Oak Creek Canyon. Fly US Airways/America West Airlines exclusively from or connecting through Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX). Or, fly a private/charter aircraft into Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
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Where do you fly into the Cayman Islands?
Nonstop Flights to the Cayman Islands
- International Airports on the Islands. The main airport, Owen Roberts International Airport, is situated on the largest of the Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman, but a few select flights also go directly into Cayman Brac's Charles Kirkconnell Airport.
- Cayman Airways.
- Flying From Miami.
- Other American and Worldwide Routes.
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What airlines fly direct to Grand Cayman?
Direct from United States
| American Airlines flights | United flights | jetBlue flights |
|---|---|---|
| Delta flights | Southwest Airlines flights | Cayman Airways flights |
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Where is the Grand Cayman Islands?
The three Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, are located in the western Caribbean about 150 miles south of Cuba, 460 miles south of Miami, Florida, and 167 miles northwest of Jamaica. George Town, the capital, is on the western shore of Grand Cayman.
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Which country is Grand Cayman?
Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands, a dependency of the United Kingdom, are located in the Caribbean Sea about 160 kilometers south of Cuba and 290 kilometers northwest of Jamaica. This British Crown Colony consists of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman.
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What country does Aruba belong to?
Aruba (/?ˈruːb?/ ?-ROO-b?; Dutch: [aːˈrubaː], Papiamento: [aˈruba]) is an island and a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the southern Caribbean Sea, located about 1,600 kilometres (990 mi) west of the main part of the Lesser Antilles and 29 kilometres (18 mi) north of the coast of Venezuela.