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Among airlines operating Chicago to Phoenix flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Phoenix. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Allegiant Air
• Frontier

Flights from Chicago to Phoenix may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD), with arrivals available at Phoenix area airports such as Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA), Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal (SCF).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Phoenix:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $155 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $291 for nonstop.

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.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Phoenix most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Chicago to Phoenix route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $281 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $323, a difference of $42. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Phoenix route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Phoenix flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 8%.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Phoenix:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:57 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 3:52 am.

The flight takes about 3h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 32% above the route average of $289. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Phoenix takes 3h 57m, covering 1,451 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.

One-way fares from Chicago to Phoenix are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $126, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Phoenix flights are:

• United Airlines: 84% on time
• Frontier: 82% on time
• Southwest: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 79% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kansas City (MCI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 10m, compared with 5h 39m via Oklahoma City Will Rogers World (OKC) and 6h 04m via Des Moines (DSM).

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

Since Phoenix is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) — daily rates from around $18:

• NU Car
• Easirent
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) — daily rates from around $28:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Phoenix range from $208 to $382, with an average of $289 over the past 12 months. Anything below $208 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Phoenix flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue