Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Phoenix (CHI - PHX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Phoenix and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$96	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Sun, Mar 1 — Sat, Mar 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Phoenix is currently $96
Cheapest one-way flight	$28	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Phoenix is currently $28
Cheapest nonstop flights	$129	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Mar 7 — Fri, Mar 13	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Phoenix is currently $129
Last-minute weekend getaway	$323	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Phoenix is currently $323
Cheapest business class flights	$747	American Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Feb 20 — Thu, Feb 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Phoenix is currently $747

Fastest flight	3 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Phoenix takes 3 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Phoenix is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $90–210
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $195–290

Popular airlines from Chicago to Phoenix

Southwest

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $215–410

49 weekly nonstop flights

MDW, ORD - PHX Every day

2462 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - PHX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $210–420

48 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - PHX Every day

686 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PHX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $210–435

35 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - PHX Every day

350 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PHX Every day
Delta

from $217

Typical price: $235–520

316 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - PHX Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $96

Typical price: $140–305

5 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - PHX Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

36 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - PHX Every day
Alaska

from $227

Typical price: $255–670

34 weekly connecting flights

ORD - PHX Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Phoenix United States 12 min 3 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

Phoenix United States 41 min 25 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)

Tucson United States 1 hr 53 min 112 mi
Scottsdale Airport (SCF)

Phoenix United States 31 min 15 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Phoenix

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Phoenix are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $90 to $210.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $96. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Phoenix is $177, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Phoenix is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Phoenix is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Phoenix is $217, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Phoenix is $96, flying from Mar 1 to Mar 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Phoenix is $227, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Phoenix starts at $96 from Sun, Mar 1 to Sat, Mar 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $28 and departs on Mon, Mar 2.

3 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Phoenix.

Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and dry. Summers (May–Sep) are very hot. Local events include the Phoenix Open professional golf tournament (late Jan–early Feb), the Arizona State Fair (Oct) and the Arizona National Livestock Show (Dec).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Phoenix.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Phoenix really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Phoenix.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 49 nonstop flights and 2,462 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Phoenix are:

American offers 48 nonstop flights and 686 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
United offers 35 nonstop flights and 350 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
Delta offers 316 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
Frontier offers 5 nonstop flights and 36 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
Alaska offers 34 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Phoenix.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $96. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Phoenix is $177, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Phoenix is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Phoenix is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Phoenix is $217, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Phoenix is $96, flying from Mar 1 to Mar 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Phoenix is $227, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.

Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Phoenix.

There are 49 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 48 American direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 United direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Phoenix at price $323 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.

Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Phoenix.

There are 49 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 48 American direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 United direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Phoenix start at $129 from Sat, Mar 7 to Fri, Mar 13 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Phoenix, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Phoenix start at $747 from Fri, Feb 20 to Thu, Feb 26 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Phoenix start at $96 from Sun, Mar 1 to Sat, Mar 7.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Phoenix, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Phoenix starts at $323 from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Phoenix at price $323 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Phoenix, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.