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Drive or Fly: San Luis, AZ to Alhambra, AZ?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 52m

Distance

202 mi

Total Cost

$78

CO2

82 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$43
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 56m

20m in the air

Air Distance

169 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

43 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

San Luis, AZ → YUM 23m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 20m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
PHX → Alhambra, AZ 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

San Luis, AZ YUM — Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma 15 mi, ~23m drive
Alhambra, AZ PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.1%

Cancellation

0.9%

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 3h 52m 2h 56m
Total cost (1 person) $78 $182
Carbon footprint 82 kg CO2 43 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 99% on-time
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from San Luis, AZ to Alhambra, AZ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.