Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is just minutes east of downtown. This huge airport is 12th busiest in the United States for passenger traffic. Its also a major hub for Southwest Airlines so you can get many inexpensive flights here. America West, Delta, AeroMexico, American TransAir, United, Alaska, American, Continental, and British Air fly frequent daily flights here as well from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, Dallas, Houston and Chicago. Catch great views of Bank One Ballpark and the skyline while landing.
Hotel shuttles and taxis are plentiful and cheap to downtown.
Major car rental providers include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. In general growth has out-striped the Phoenix freeway network. A tremendous effort is underway to catch up with traffic demand surrounding the central residential areas. Allow extra time to every destination along Interstate 10 and Interstate 17 freeways during construction on the Loop. Better yet take advantage of the many two person car pool lanes when possible.