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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, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
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6:00 am - 12:17 pmORD-PHX
7h 17m1 stop
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1:12 pm - 11:43 pmPHX-ORD
9h 31m1 stop
$164Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 22
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6:51 am - 11:43 amORD-PHX
6h 52m1 stop
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12:12 pm - 11:43 pmPHX-ORD
9h 31m1 stop
Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
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2:54 pm - 4:54 pmORD-PHX
4h 00mnonstop
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5:51 pm - 11:25 pmPHX-ORD
3h 34mnonstop
$195Frontier
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
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2:54 pm - 4:54 pmORD-PHX
4h 00mnonstop
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5:51 pm - 11:25 pmPHX-ORD
3h 34mnonstop
$196Frontier
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16
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1:34 pm - 3:22 pmORD-PHX
3h 48mnonstop
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11:09 pm - 4:42 amPHX-ORD
3h 33mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 19
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5:20 am - 7:00 amMDW-PHX
3h 40mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 11:00 pmPHX-MDW
3h 20mnonstop
$199Southwest
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
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10:11 pm - 11:59 pmORD-PHX
3h 48mnonstop
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8:20 am - 2:03 pmPHX-ORD
3h 43mnonstop
$208American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Sep 1
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10:50 am - 12:25 pmMDW-PHX
3h 35mnonstop
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5:20 am - 10:35 amPHX-MDW
3h 15mnonstop
$208Southwest
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Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 11:29 pmORD-PHX
3h 59mnonstop
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12:45 am - 5:15 amPHX-ORD
3h 30mnonstop
$217American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 13
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8:05 pm - 9:55 pmORD-PHX
3h 50mnonstop
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11:09 pm - 4:42 amPHX-ORD
3h 33mnonstop
$218United Airlines
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Low seasonJune
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$75
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 32% 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 SWISSORD-PHXFeb 2025
I think you should prebook food or bring your own food.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesORD-PHXApr 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 35m.

  • How many flights are there between Chicago and Tempe?

    63 direct flights run between Chicago and Tempe on a daily basis. On average, there are about 444 departures each week.

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

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

  • 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 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Chicago and Tempe found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $75. Spirit Airlines offered a round-trip connection from $164 and Frontier from $195.

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 39 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be February, March and April. The cheapest month to fly is September.

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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4287 reviews
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

6.0 GoodDavid, Jun 2025BWI - COS
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Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I had a TERRIBLE experience with the AA crew. I believe it was disability-related. It’s unlikely I will fly AA again.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Need screens for tv/movies. Seats are more cramped than any other airlines. Seats are hard. They don’t recline. And in flight time should not be used for sales pitches.

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

The ease of booking the flight was very good. Speaking with customer service was also good. However, the crew people are unfriendly and unwelcoming which I found this as unprofessional. As far as comfort it was mediocre. This was my first time flying Spirit and I chose them because of the flight times met my needs and my budget. However, I would be reluctant to fly on Spirit again. In addition, if the crew were more friendly and at least appeared somewhat happy and welcoming personally it would probably make the experience of flying with Spirit better.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

Seats too hard, too much lumbar. Space between rows was extremely tight, so tight hard to place item under seat in front of me. No tv screens. Zero plugs for charging phones. Too many sales pitches

Prepaid for 1 bag but my prior airline did not provide it to me in time to check it with Spirit and I could not get my $75 refunded.

Plane delayed which seems to be the norm with spirt. Everything is an up charge. I had to pay an additional fee because I was late getting back to my car. Will never fly spirit again

It was horrible. We were not allowed on the flight by spirit staff at the gate during boarding because I had a guitar. The same guitar I had at check in which I paid for and they said I can take it on the plane. We missed our flight, lost our luggage, and had to pay another $900 to rebook flights. Worst travel experience ever and spirit staff are the worst staff ever.

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

I never got to experience the flight because they delayed my first flight and I missed this one. Then Frontier didn't want to help me rebook a flight to get me to my final destination.

The Boarding process in Denver was chaotic, and since the line was so long, we were lined up very far from the gate. If there were any announcements from the gate staff, we didn't hear them. The flight attendants were spectacular. The only negative part of the flight was sitting by a 2 1/2 year old who was unruly and unfortunately had parents that matched his behaviors. Also, the restaurants in Denver on the E concourse, they didn't have food (passengers could only order 1 item on the entire menu) or the restaurants had 12-14 people waiting for orders to be prepared and another 6 people waiting to order. If you have a layover in Denver and need to grab food, be prepared to visit the shops with pre-packaged sandwiches, or you can visit another concourse but it may take a while to transit throughout the airport.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Although an hour and a half early was told by staff at check in they had overbooked and could not check us in for the flight.

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

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