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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway from $45

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 5/13. 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
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Phoenix (CHI-AZA)

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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9:54 pm - 11:27 pmRFD-AZA
3h 33mnonstop
9:00 am - 2:06 pmAZA-RFD
3h 06mnonstop
$131Allegiant Air
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Fri, May 3 - Wed, May 8
10:00 pm - 11:44 pmRFD-AZA
3h 44mnonstop
9:00 am - 2:06 pmAZA-RFD
3h 06mnonstop
$147Allegiant Air
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Mon, Apr 29 - Wed, May 8
9:54 pm - 11:27 pmRFD-AZA
3h 33mnonstop
10:00 am - 3:05 pmAZA-RFD
3h 05mnonstop
$150Allegiant Air
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Mon, May 13 - Wed, May 15
10:00 pm - 11:44 pmRFD-AZA
3h 44mnonstop
10:00 am - 3:05 pmAZA-RFD
3h 05mnonstop
$156Allegiant Air
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Mon, Apr 29 - Wed, May 15
9:54 pm - 11:27 pmRFD-AZA
3h 33mnonstop
3:58 pm - 9:04 pmAZA-RFD
3h 06mnonstop
$161Allegiant Air
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Fri, May 3 - Fri, May 10
10:00 pm - 11:44 pmRFD-AZA
3h 44mnonstop
9:00 am - 2:06 pmAZA-RFD
3h 06mnonstop
$163Allegiant Air
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Mon, Apr 29 - Wed, May 1
9:54 pm - 11:27 pmRFD-AZA
3h 33mnonstop
3:58 pm - 9:04 pmAZA-RFD
3h 06mnonstop
$164Allegiant Air
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Fri, May 3 - Mon, May 13
9:54 pm - 11:27 pmRFD-AZA
3h 33mnonstop
3:58 pm - 9:04 pmAZA-RFD
3h 06mnonstop
$165Allegiant Air
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Mon, May 6 - Mon, May 13
10:00 pm - 5:31 pmORD-AZA
21h 31m2 stops
8:10 am - 9:05 pmAZA-ORD
34h 55m2 stops
Wed, May 1 - Fri, May 3
12:10 pm - 2:15 pmORD-AZA
28h 05m1 stop
8:10 am - 9:05 pmAZA-ORD
34h 55m2 stops
Sun, Apr 28 - Fri, May 3

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-Mesa Gateway Airport 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-Mesa Gateway Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport cost $124 and was between Chicago Greater Rockford Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $111.

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, 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-Mesa Gateway Airport is August, where tickets cost $126 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of tickets is $443 and $383 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, 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-Mesa Gateway Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 77 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport direct and that is Allegiant Air. The best one-way deal found from Allegiant Air for the route is $94.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 31m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 43% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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-Mesa Gateway take?

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

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Low season

June

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$45
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Greater Rockford to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

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.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport was $45 for a one-way ticket and $131 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare Intl, or Chicago Greater Rockford. You will be landing at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway flight route.

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

    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-Mesa Gateway.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway 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-Mesa Gateway?

    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-Mesa Gateway 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-Mesa Gateway?

    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-Mesa Gateway 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Phoenix

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $173 or less one-way and $156 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway?

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

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Wednesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Friday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Nonstop returns

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway to Chicago

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Wednesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Friday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Phoenix

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Phoenix. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Phoenix? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Allegiant AirOverall score based on 1046 reviews
7.7boarding
5.9entertainment
6.2food
6.9comfort
8.3crew
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The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

10.0 ExcellentDeb, Apr 2024PGD - PSM
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The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

Plane took off without me, my stepdad and a dozen other passengers. It went from an hour delay to boarding in 15 montures without notifying anyone. Names were not called overhead. Now I’m missing a day of work and stuck in Charolette overnight paying for a hotel and Ubers out of pocket

Flight from SBP to DFW 1. They rerouted us through PHX 2. Delayed flight out of SBP for 3 hrs so we missed our connection Downgrade on rerouted flight. Back of the plane, center seats, didn't sit together 4. Return flight out of DFW same exact thing. Delayed, missed connection, Downgrade + they lost our luggage! A complete mess.

after boarding on phx to sjd, crew discovered that one of the megaphones was either out of date or not working. It took 90 minutes to get a replacement and do the "paperwork." That is really unacceptable. Why wasn't the megaphone problem discovered before boarding? Is it part of normal maintenance check? who is responsible for checking. How can paperwork take that long? Fortunately, SJD was final destination for most travelers so very few if any passengers had to miss connections.

Flight From PHX to CVG was on time, very professional staff

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Flight attendants used to be nice to people. And any flight over 5 hours should have some kind of food other than tiny pretzels and one drink comped.

just overall disappointing, not a treat to travel these days....paying for Main Cabin Extra was not worth it.

The usual wait at Columbus once you land to get to an open gate (20 minutes) and then the usual 30 minutes for your luggage to appear.

American airlines put us on a connecting flight that only had 20 min layover. I made it by running down the concorce in Phoenix and was last one on the flight. Not acceptable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flight from PHL to PHX arrived 50 minutes early and a gate was available. First class flight attendant Stephanie was very friendly and polite. Sanitizing wipes should be provided with meals in addition to refresher towels.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

The weight limit per bag was really low - 40 lbs - so we had to pay extra. Then, they said their carry on size was 14x18x8, and we measured our bag very carefully. It was within the limit, yet they said it was too big, so we ended up paying an extra $100 for that too!! So it wasn’t the cheap flight we thought it would be. Then, they moved up our initial flight to depart 3 hours earlier which meant we had to be out on the road by 7 am and then have a 6 hour layover and we got home at 2am. It was a grueling day. I won’t be flying with them again.

Overall it was a good experience. Stewards were very kind and professional. The departure and arrival times were as promised. Plane was clean.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

No frills, limited comfort, no food, no entertainment, but fine

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

Flight was canceled. Knew there was weather, and were notified of 20 min delayed, and then suddenly canceled. Next reschedule was for 2 days. No help other than to refund. Thankfully full refund and appreciate that. I appreciate discounted airline but felt they could've done more for customer inconvenience.

The seat was very uncomfortable from Boston to Nashville. Otherwise the flight was excellent.

Terrible as usual!!!! Very unprofessional and rude flight attendants! You get what you pay for! HORRIBLE

There was a .79 discrepancy between the cost of the flight and what was paid. Spirit didn't let me obtain my boarding pass until the .79 (seventy nine cents) was paid. Contacting their customer service to resolve the issue was a nightmare that involved many wait minutes and two different departments. The price Kayak gave to Affirm, whom I used to pay for the tickets, and the price Spirit charged for the flight were off by the .79. I almost lost the ticket because of the hassle.

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

I paid for extra leg room. The flimsy plastic seat underneath the floatation seat did not line up with the arm rests. It seemed as if the plastic part was zip tied on but immovable. This caused severe uncomfortable for the duration of the flight.

Left Denver late, then sat on tarmac 30 min after arrival

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

Crew members are very rude and not cooperate with passengers.

30 minute delay due to boarding and settling of a family.

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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.
5/13Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 33mRFD-AZA
$45
4/29Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 44mRFD-AZA
$54
6/5Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 23mRFD-AZA
$61
4/26Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 44mRFD-AZA
$76
4/24Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 44mRFD-AZA
$84
6/7Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 23mRFD-AZA
$86
5/12Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
11h 16mORD-AZA
$90
5/17Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 28mRFD-AZA
$93
5/27Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 28mRFD-AZA
$100
5/18Sat
1 stop
28h 45mORD-AZA
$114

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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.
4/19Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 44mRFD-AZA
5/8Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 06mAZA-RFD
$216
4/22Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 44mRFD-AZA
4/24Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 11mAZA-RFD
$251
4/19Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 44mRFD-AZA
5/6Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 06mAZA-RFD
$258
4/19Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 44mRFD-AZA
4/26Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 11mAZA-RFD
$317
4/20Sat
multi-stop
21h 01mORD-AZA
5/5Sun
multi-stop
24h 49mAZA-ORD
$418
4/19Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 44mRFD-AZA
4/22Mon
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 11mAZA-RFD
$431
4/20Sat
multi-stop
21h 01mORD-AZA
5/9Thu
multi-stop
18h 41mAZA-ORD
$451
4/21Sun
multi-stop
22h 29mORD-AZA
5/5Sun
multi-stop
24h 49mAZA-ORD
$474
4/21Sun
multi-stopAllegiant Air
32h 49mRFD-AZA
5/8Wed
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 06mAZA-RFD
$475
4/19Fri
nonstopAllegiant Air
3h 44mRFD-AZA
5/8Wed
multi-stopAllegiant Air
33h 08mAZA-RFD
$477

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Flights to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Destination:

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA)United States

Cabin classes:

$111