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Direct Flights from Phoenix to Imperial

Nonstop service from PHX to IPL on Southern Airways Express. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.

Airlines
Southern Airways Express
Nonstop flights
~1/day
Distance
211 mi
Days operated
Daily (all week)
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About Imperial

Imperial is that which relates to an empire, emperor/empress, or imperialism.

Top things to do in Imperial

  1. Salvation Mountain is a hillside visionary environment created by artist Leonard Knight (1931–2014) in the California Desert area of Imperial County, north of Calipatria, northeast of Niland, near the Slab City community…
  2. The Desert View Tower is located on Interstate 8, in Boulder Park, in western Imperial County, Southern California. It is also adjacent to remaining sections of Old U.S. Route 80.
  3. The Mud Caves are a popular feature in Anza Borrego Desert State Park in San Diego County, California.
  4. Niland Geyser is a moving mudpot or mud spring outside Niland, California in the Salton Trough in an area of geological instability due to the San Andreas Fault, formed due to carbon dioxide being released underground.
  5. Mountain Springs County Park is a park in San Diego County, California. It lies at an elevation of 2,434 feet / 742 meters.
  6. Los Puertecitos Pass in Ocotillo Wells, California, in San Diego County, is California Historical Landmark No. 635 listed on March 3, 1958.

Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).

Planning a trip to Imperial

Best time to visit
The best time to visit Imperial is November–March, when daytime highs are a comfortable 70–79°F.
How long to stay
Three or four days is enough to take in Imperial's highlights, from Salvation Mountain, Desert View Tower, and Mud Caves and more.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Phoenix to Imperial?
Yes — you can fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Imperial (IPL) on Southern Airways Express.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix to Imperial?
Southern Airways Express flies nonstop between Phoenix (PHX) and Imperial (IPL).
How many nonstop flights are there from Phoenix to Imperial?
There is about 1 nonstop departure per day (roughly 7 per week) from Phoenix to Imperial.
How far is Imperial from Phoenix?
Imperial is about 211 miles from Phoenix by air.
What is there to do in Imperial?
Popular things to do include Salvation Mountain, Desert View Tower, Mud Caves, Niland Geyser, and more.

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