Cheap flights from Phoenix to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip flights $56
Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Chicago is currently $56
Cheapest one-way flight $28
Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Feb 19
The cheapest one-way flight from Phoenix to Chicago is currently $28
Last-minute weekend getaway $250
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Sun, Jan 25
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Phoenix to Chicago is currently $250
Cheapest business class flights $747
American Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Feb 19 — Wed, Feb 25
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Phoenix to Chicago is currently $747
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: $80–235
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $195–285

Popular airlines from Phoenix to Chicago

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $215–400
    48 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - MDW, ORD Every day
    2447 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - MDW, ORD Every day
  • American
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $210–420
    48 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - ORD Every day
    731 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - ORD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $177
    Typical price: $210–430
    35 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - ORD Every day
    333 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - ORD Every day
  • Delta
    from $227
    Typical price: $235–520
    325 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - MDW, ORD Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $56
    Typical price: $140–300
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    PHX - ORD Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    39 weekly connecting flights
    PHX - MDW, ORD Every day
  • Alaska
    from $237
    Typical price: $255–670
    33 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 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

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

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 $235.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $56. 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 Phoenix to Chicago is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
  • The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $177, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
  • The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $227, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $56, flying from Feb 21 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $237, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Phoenix to Chicago starts at $56 from Sat, Feb 21 to Mon, Mar 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $28 and departs on Thu, Feb 19.
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 48 nonstop flights and 2,447 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 48 nonstop flights and 731 connecting flights per week. American flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • United offers 35 nonstop flights and 333 connecting flights per week. United flies from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Delta offers 325 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) .
  • Frontier offers 5 nonstop flights and 39 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) .
  • Alaska offers 33 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 $56. 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 Phoenix to Chicago is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
  • The cheapest American flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $177, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
  • The cheapest United flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $177, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 7.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $227, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $56, flying from Feb 21 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Phoenix to Chicago is $237, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 26.
Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Phoenix to Chicago.
  • There are 48 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 48 American direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 35 United direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 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 $250 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25.
Southwest, Frontier, American and United fly direct from Phoenix to Chicago.
  • There are 48 Southwest direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 48 American direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 35 United direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 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 $56 from Sat, Feb 21 to Mon, Mar 2 with Frontier.
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 $747 from Thu, Feb 19 to Wed, Feb 25 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Phoenix and Chicago start at $56 from Sat, Feb 21 to Mon, Mar 2.
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 $250 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Phoenix and Chicago at price $250 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25.
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.

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