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Cheapest round-trip
$245
Typical prices: $205-$339
Frontier
Sat 9/19Sat 9/26
ORD - PHX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$245
Typical prices: $238-$423
Frontier
Thu 11/5Sun 11/8
ORD - PHX • Non-stop
Arrival airport
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tempe (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 Tempe 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Tempe

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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4:35 pm - 9:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
7h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:37 am - 5:38 amPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 01m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$245Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20
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6:30 am - 12:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:56 pm - 7:35 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 39m2 stops Denver Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$245Frontier
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
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9:20 pm - 5:52 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
22h 32m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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3:15 pm - 11:59 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 44m1 stop San Diego
$246Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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9:20 am - 4:00 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
7h 40m1 stop San Diego
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10:59 am - 9:21 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
$247Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
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5:14 pm - 6:58 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
3h 44mnonstop
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3:34 pm - 9:30 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 56mnonstop
$253American Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11
American Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:22 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
3h 42mnonstop
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4:40 pm - 10:31 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 51mnonstop
$253American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 12:56 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
3h 56mnonstop
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7:10 am - 12:49 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 39mnonstop
$253United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
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5:40 am - 7:15 amMDW  Chicago Midway-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
3h 35mnonstop
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3:05 pm - 8:20 pmPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
3h 15mnonstop
$253Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 10
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12:40 pm - 2:15 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
3h 35mnonstop
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12:35 am - 5:50 amPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
3h 15mnonstop
$253Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
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4:20 pm - 6:13 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
3h 53mnonstop
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4:59 pm - 12:59 amPHX  Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$263United Airlines
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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$123
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to Tempe

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Flights from Chicago to Tempe: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Chicago to Tempe 
JanieFlew with SWISS-Feb 2025
I think you should prebook food or bring your own food.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Apr 2024
Use the find my gate feature on the flights phone app if available as the airport is a bit confusing

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Tempe

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Tempe?

    When flying out of Chicago you’ll be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare Intl or Chicago Greater Rockford. Tempe does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl airport, which is 3.5 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from Chicago to Tempe take?

    Direct flights cover the 1,447 miles separating Chicago and Tempe in about 3h 33m.

  • How many flights are there between Chicago and Tempe?

    73 direct flights run between Chicago and Tempe on a daily basis. On average, there are about 517 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Chicago and Tempe?

    Consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

    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 Tempe.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tempe 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 Tempe?

    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 Tempe 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 Tempe?

    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 Tempe from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tempe?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest one-way ticket between Chicago and Tempe found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $35. Frontier offered a round-trip connection from $64 and Delta from $108.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Tempe

  • There is no airport in Tempe. Instead, you’ll be flying into Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport when flying between Chicago and Tempe.
  • The cheapest flight from Chicago to Tempe was found 60 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly is January.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving Chicago to Tempe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Tempe? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4221 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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Boarding process of asking for volunteers to check bags goes against the system you had before with 2 bags checked free. This process is more of a guilt trip than a caring attitude toward the customer. In addition bag-size scrutiny has increased which also slows down the process of boarding. My wife said she will not fly on your airline again unless there is no other option.

10.0 ExcellentDenis, Aug 2026
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Boarding process of asking for volunteers to check bags goes against the system you had before with 2 bags checked free. This process is more of a guilt trip than a caring attitude toward the customer. In addition bag-size scrutiny has increased which also slows down the process of boarding. My wife said she will not fly on your airline again unless there is no other option.

Overall good, just screaming kids in the area the whole flight.

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

Flight was delayed but they still boarded us early knowing we were delayed. Were not able to move about the plane the majority of the flight.

It was a good experience, unfortunately my checked baggages were come late and not arrived on time.

Very stressful to locate United Airline boarding area, delayed flight, changing boarding area again to another location with all tiredness 😩. But flying was fine.

It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Boarding crew at the gate were hilarious and made boarding run.

The power outlets were not working for my row. Also felt like the seats have gotten smaller. I was in the window seat and felt like suffocated, as the two passengers next to me were tall and wide.

Terrible. The flight I booked had a convenient departure time. Quick layover. And an arrival timed that worked for the people who had to pick me up. Thanks to delays and rebooking I got none of those things

I had my flight of Cedar Rapids. THen Chicago to Boston. Flight out of Cedar rapids was delayed by 12 hrs. Had to drive to Chicago to catch my flight

Long delays to board due to mechanical issues with plane.

Flight was delayed, boarded, sat at the gate for more than 30 minutes, left the gate then waited on the pad for another 30 to 60 minutes then returned to the gate, deboarded and was cancelled... alternative flight was not booked automatically. Waited in line for 30 minutes but fortunately an alternate flight to a different destination was found ... no thanks to the travel agent used by kayak

I was very unhappy with the lack of communication from the cockpit. It took close to a half an hour before we took off after the doors were closed, and we got no announcements as to progress. It would be nice to get some acknowledgement of the situation and updates as to when we are taking off.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

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

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

The flight was on time the crew was courteous that makes for a good flight.

A more comfortable seat. Padding would be really helpful but I've read the airlines don't want customers to be satisfied with economy seats.

Everything was good except checking bags . I had paid for two bags but it didn’t show so we had to do it again while people waited and we were struggling to get to our flight

Flight delayed 4 times on a non-stop from BOS to SFO. Then when landed in SFO had to wait for 30 mins for a gate AT 3:30AM.

Plane was delayed multiple times. I would like to request a refund. Was due to arrive Thursday evening ended up arriving Friday morning.

The seats were roomier than other airplanes I’ve been on.

The security line at JFK was one of the longest I’ve ever experienced - probably 45 minutes. I don’t know if JetBlue has control over it, but it detracted from the overall experience. Entertainment had good options, but the volume control was a bit small to tap on and the screen had a fair amount of interference blips. Clearer picture would have been better.

I liked the entertainment on JetBlue, the service from JFK to JAX was terrible at best

Given us a free miles or free flight for waiting for 9 hours I didn’t get home till 5am in the morning and I was supposed to be home at 9:30 touch down.

I had back trouble prior to my flight and everyone was great about helping me.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

I didn’t have enough time to catch my connecting flight and had to use a different Airline. I will be requesting a refund.

I brought a ticket and car rental through Travelocity. There was no where to add a KTN. So I thought i’d add it by looking up ticket on frontier website. I tried 3 times with the frontier chat bot to add my KTN it never updated my boarding pass. So then I tried showing up early to do it in person at the airport. The first employee update my ktn in the system and gave me a new boarding pass. I was sent back by tsa to join regular line. Then I was told to add my Ktn. It would cost me $25 extra. Given the length of the cue I did pay. Congratulations! BUT I will NEVER fly frontier again. Plus the plane was very old. It had actual ashtrays and old looking tray backs. Worst travel experience ever. Im warning my friends and family not to use frontier ever.

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

Was just ok with over selling I guess. A lot of people in a short space and when we finally arrive i20 minutes, waiting to get out from the plain because we were waiting authorization for out boarding? Something like that.

They changed my flight and did not want to accommodate me or try to help me in any way. They do not care about their customers.

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