Most Grand Canyon visitors fly into Phoenix Airport because it is the closest major international airport to the South Rim; just over 3.5 hours’ drive (231 miles). Nearly 1,300 flights arrive and depart daily, making it the logical choice for flying into Arizona for a Grand Canyon vacation.The Grand Canyon National Park is visited by over five million people every year! Its sweeping views, majestic hiking trails and deep crevices cover 1,217,403 acres.