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Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Chicago and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

Flights from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $218 round-trip, compared to $574 via a layover through Denver Intl (DEN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Connecting flights from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport most commonly pass through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 66% on the Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $159 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $466, a difference of $307. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport are Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and Camelback Ranch. These are among the most viewed places in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:23 am and lands at 2:52 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:58 pm and lands at 12:27 am.

The flight takes about 3h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $220. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport takes 3h 29m, covering 1,436 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $245 to $943. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 34m, compared with 19h 52m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 2 hours behind Chicago (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Budget
· Alamo
· Thrifty
· Dollar

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport range from $171 to $309, with an average of $220 over the past 12 months. Anything below $171 counts as a good deal.