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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$185	Frontier 1 stop 27 hr Mon, May 11 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Chicago is currently $185
Cheapest one-way flight	$105	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Phoenix to Chicago is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights	$255	American Nonstop 4 hr Sun, May 24 — Sat, May 30	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Phoenix to Chicago is currently $255
Last-minute weekend getaway	$119	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 1 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Phoenix to Chicago is currently $119
Cheapest business class flights	$458	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Tue, Jun 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Phoenix to Chicago is currently $458

Fastest flight	3 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Phoenix to Chicago takes 3 hr 5 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 Phoenix to Chicago is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $80–240
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $195–285

Popular airlines from Phoenix to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $255

Typical price: $215–390

69 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - MDW, ORD Every day

2559 weekly connecting flights

PHX - MDW, ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $255

Typical price: $210–400

63 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - ORD Every day

746 weekly connecting flights

PHX - ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $255

Typical price: $210–430

38 weekly nonstop flights

PHX - ORD Every day

278 weekly connecting flights

PHX - ORD Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $185

Typical price: $140–300

9 weekly nonstop flights

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

35 weekly connecting flights

PHX - MDW, ORD Every day
Delta

from $275

Typical price: $235–520

341 weekly connecting flights

PHX - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $286

Typical price: $250–590

36 weekly connecting flights

PHX - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

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

Phoenix United States 25 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)

Tucson United States 1 hr 54 min 112 mi
Scottsdale Airport (SCF)

Phoenix United States 31 min 15 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 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 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Phoenix to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Phoenix to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $80 to $240.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $185. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $255, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $255, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $255, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $185, flying from May 11 to May 19.
The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $275, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $286, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Chicago starts at $185 from Mon, May 11 to Tue, May 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Wed, May 27.

3 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Phoenix to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Phoenix to Chicago.
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 Phoenix to Chicago 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 Phoenix to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 69 nonstop flights and 2,559 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Phoenix to Chicago are:

American offers 63 nonstop flights and 746 connecting flights per week. American flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
United offers 38 nonstop flights and 278 connecting flights per week. United flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 9 nonstop flights and 35 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 341 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 36 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $185. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $255, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $255, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $255, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $185, flying from May 11 to May 19.
The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $275, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $286, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.

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

There are 69 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 63 American direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 38 United direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Frontier direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago 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 Phoenix and Chicago at price $119 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3.

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

There are 69 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 63 American direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 38 United direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Frontier direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago 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 Phoenix to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Phoenix and Chicago start at $255 from Sun, May 24 to Sat, May 30 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Phoenix to Chicago, 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 Phoenix and Chicago start at $458 from Mon, Jun 1 to Tue, Jun 9 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Phoenix and Chicago start at $185 from Mon, May 11 to Tue, May 19.

To book business class trips from Phoenix to Chicago, 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 Phoenix and Chicago starts at $119 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and Chicago at price $119 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3.

To find last-minute flight deals from Phoenix to Chicago, 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.