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$35 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Phoenix

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Phoenix departing on 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Phoenix, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Phoenix, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Phoenix (CHI-PHX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Phoenix that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:32 am - 1:19 pmMDW-PHX
3h 47mnonstop
5:20 am - 10:42 amPHX-MDW
3h 22mnonstop
$78Frontier
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Sat, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 13
11:32 am - 1:19 pmMDW-PHX
3h 47mnonstop
5:20 am - 10:42 amPHX-MDW
3h 22mnonstop
$80Frontier
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Wed, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 24
10:52 pm - 10:32 amORD-PHX
13h 40m1 stop
8:26 pm - 1:59 amPHX-ORD
3h 33mnonstop
Tue, May 21 - Wed, Jun 5
10:52 pm - 10:32 amORD-PHX
13h 40m1 stop
8:21 pm - 2:00 amPHX-ORD
3h 39mnonstop
Tue, May 21 - Wed, May 22
1:37 pm - 2:57 pmRFD-AZA
3h 20mnonstop
7:40 am - 12:47 pmAZA-RFD
3h 07mnonstop
$124Allegiant Air
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Fri, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 12
10:52 pm - 10:32 amORD-PHX
13h 40m1 stop
11:25 am - 9:55 pmPHX-ORD
8h 30m1 stop
$133Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, May 29
7:12 am - 10:43 pmORD-PHX
17h 31m1 stop
6:40 am - 9:55 amPHX-ORD
25h 15m1 stop
$136Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
2:02 pm - 3:24 pmRFD-AZA
3h 22mnonstop
8:00 am - 1:12 pmAZA-RFD
3h 12mnonstop
$149Allegiant Air
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Fri, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 2
7:25 am - 9:10 amORD-PHX
3h 45mnonstop
6:50 pm - 12:15 amPHX-ORD
3h 25mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Thu, May 30
6:15 am - 7:59 amORD-PHX
3h 44mnonstop
6:50 pm - 12:15 amPHX-ORD
3h 25mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 4

Flights from Chicago to Phoenix - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Phoenix to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Phoenix flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Phoenix.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Phoenix cost $39 and was between Chicago Midway Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $70.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Phoenix?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Phoenix clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to Phoenix, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Phoenix back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Phoenix?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Phoenix, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Phoenix is January, where tickets cost $198 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $328 and $311 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Phoenix?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Phoenix, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Phoenix, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 81 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Phoenix?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Frontier ($35) and Allegiant Air ($46). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($78) and Allegiant Air ($124).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Phoenix?

Southwest (22 flights per day), American Airlines (13 flights per day), and United Airlines (10 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Phoenix?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Phoenix.
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Phoenix. They are: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $55 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Phoenix per day?

Each day, there are between 42 and 54 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Phoenix, with an average flight time of 3h 44m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. Each week, there are 341 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Phoenix?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Phoenix take?

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix. The quickest journey takes 3h 20m.

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Cheapest flight

$35
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Phoenix based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Phoenix

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Phoenix?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Phoenix was $35 for a one-way ticket and $78 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Phoenix?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Phoenix?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Phoenix?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Phoenix, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Phoenix?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Phoenix.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Phoenix?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Phoenix?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Phoenix with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Phoenix?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Phoenix from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Phoenix?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Phoenix, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Phoenix

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Allegiant Air, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Allegiant Air, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Allegiant Air, +17 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +18 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

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Nonstop returns

Phoenix to Chicago

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Allegiant Air, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Allegiant Air, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Allegiant Air, +16 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +17 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +15 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +16 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Phoenix found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/22Wed
nonstopFrontier
3h 54mORD-PHX
$35
6/12Wed
nonstopFrontier
3h 47mMDW-PHX
$39
6/5Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 23mRFD-AZA
$46
5/21Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 40mORD-PHX
$52
5/21Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 40mORD-PHX
$53
6/5Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 23mRFD-AZA
$54
5/26Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
11h 17mORD-PHX
$76
6/5Wed
1 stop
28h 10mORD-AZA
$78
6/5Wed
2 stops
18h 49mORD-AZA
$98
6/14Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
22h 02mORD-PHX
$105

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Phoenix that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/14Tue
nonstopFrontier
4h 06mORD-PHX
5/22Wed
nonstopFrontier
3h 39mPHX-ORD
$132
5/14Tue
nonstopFrontier
3h 57mMDW-PHX
5/18Sat
nonstopFrontier
3h 24mPHX-MDW
$135
5/14Tue
multi-stop
13h 40mORD-PHX
5/22Wed
nonstop
3h 39mPHX-ORD
$145
5/14Tue
multi-stop
13h 40mORD-PHX
5/22Wed
nonstop
3h 39mPHX-ORD
$196
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 40mORD-PHX
5/21Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
34h 04mPHX-ORD
$199
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 40mORD-PHX
5/16Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 44mPHX-ORD
$217
5/13Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 33mRFD-AZA
5/15Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 05mAZA-RFD
$241
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 14mORD-PHX
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
7h 22mPHX-ORD
$250
5/10Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 33mRFD-AZA
5/13Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 06mAZA-RFD
$294
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
6h 21mMDW-PHX
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 30mPHX-MDW
$370

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