To Phoenix

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Browse current best options from Chicago. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Chicago

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Phoenix

Prices updated 24 days ago

486,190 searches this week

171 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated May 29, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Phoenix

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Chicago to Phoenix

Round trip

Sort by: Cheapest

October 17 - October 30

Cheapest

Best

RFD - Phoenix

$187

$98

Round trip

July 4 - July 15

Best

Earliest

RFD - Phoenix

$191

$106

Round trip

July 4 - July 22

Earliest

RFD - Phoenix

$181

$106

Round trip

July 4 - July 18

Best

Earliest

RFD - Phoenix

$188

$106

Round trip

October 3 - October 17

RFD - Phoenix

$177

$106

Round trip

October 3 - October 9

RFD - Phoenix

$194

$106

Round trip

October 3 - October 14

RFD - Phoenix

$178

$106

Round trip

September 9 - September 18

RFD - Phoenix

$168

$108

Round trip

August 21 - September 18

RFD - Phoenix

$143

$110

Round trip

July 24 - July 27

RFD - Phoenix

$205

$114

Round trip

Unlock all 500+ flight deals to Phoenix and get alerts when great deals appear

Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Flights from Chicago to Phoenix are a medium-haul journey, covering a distance of 2,313 kilometers. Right now, fares to Phoenix from Chicago typically range from $164 to $476, with a median price of $308. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, with only 14% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for savings if you track prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Phoenix? You'll find the most affordable fares during April, with a median price of $184. May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $189. Another good option is November, where the median fare is around $225.

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Chicago to Phoenix connect at least once, with only 39.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to factor in layover time when planning your trip.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Phoenix? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 13 hours and 21 minutes. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Phoenix

Regular price: $156 - $274

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Phoenix is $156 to $274. The current lowest deal is $98 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Oct 17-Oct 30.

now $98

Low $156

High $274

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Phoenix is April, with a median price of $184. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1286. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $184

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,286

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Phoenix

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$444

$320

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$186

$114

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$180

$119

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$188

$120

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$180

$121

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$181

$124

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Phoenix

4 nights

Jul 4 - Jul 8

$330 → $188

43%

6 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 15

$293 → $163

44%

4 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 23

$444 → $320

28%

4 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 7

$330 → $214

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Phoenix

Chicago - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Chicago to Phoenix are above the typical level, with a median price of $308.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and November are historically cheapest.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Phoenix are April ($184), May ($189), and November ($225).

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 13h 21m.

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Chicago to Phoenix is 13h 21m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 39.6% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air has direct flights.

Allegiant Air offers direct flights from Chicago Rockford International to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Phoenix appear frequently, averaging 1.03 deals per day.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Chicago Rockford International offers the cheapest flights from Chicago to Phoenix.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International is a convenient option for flights from Chicago to Phoenix.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$178

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International provides another choice for flights from Chicago to Phoenix.

📍 ~40 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$167

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway (AZA)

Cheapest

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport offers an alternative arrival point for flights to the Phoenix area.

📍 ~40 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights to Phoenix.

📍 ~5 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a reliable alternative for Phoenix, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$204

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

Cheapest

Harry Reid International Airport often provides more competitive pricing and direct flight options to Phoenix.

📍 ~400 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Palm Springs International (PSP)

Palm Springs International is a good alternative for travelers on the west side of the Phoenix valley.

📍 ~220 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$244

Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG)

Flagstaff Pulliam is useful for residents in North Phoenix with simple terminal navigation.

📍 ~200 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$497

Ernest A. Love Field (PRC)

Ernest A. Love Field is a geographically close option for very specific regional connections to Phoenix.

📍 ~130 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$500

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

42% AI deal score

$2,577

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chicago to Phoenix is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $201. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, averaging around $578. For those booking 7-13 days out, the average price was $401, indicating that planning ahead can lead to substantial savings.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Phoenix is considered to be $164 or less. The median price for this route was $308. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $476 or less, indicating a wide range of fares available over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, April and May are typically the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Phoenix, with median prices of $184 and $189, respectively. November also offers a relatively good value, with a median price of $225. The annual median price for this route is $308, suggesting that these months provide opportunities for savings compared to the yearly average.

Related routes

Consider alternative routes from Chicago

Flights from Chicago to Abu Dhabi Flights from Chicago to Accra Flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa Flights from Chicago to Adelaide Flights from Chicago to Ahmedabad Flights from Chicago to Albuquerque Flights from Chicago to Amman Flights from Chicago to Amsterdam Flights from Chicago to Athens Flights from Chicago to Atlanta Flights from Chicago to Austin Flights from Chicago to Baghdad

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Phoenix

Unlock all 500+ flight deals to Phoenix and get alerts when great deals appear

Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Chicago to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Phoenix

Direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Phoenix

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Phoenix

Chicago - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

April, May, and November are historically cheapest.

Connecting flights average 13h 21m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Allegiant Air has direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

Oct 29

Oct 22

Nov 03

Nov 22

Aug 11

Aug 01

Dec 05

Aug 19

Jul 01

Jul 01

Sep 22

Aug 05

Jul 15

Sep 30

Aug 05

Nov 19

Aug 01

Aug 01

Sep 22

Sep 23

Dec 05

Jul 29

Jul 29

Aug 11

Nov 11

Nov 11

Dec 12

Jul 29

Dec 05

Oct 16

Jul 11

Aug 12

Aug 25

Nov 20

Jul 28

Aug 08

Aug 24

Aug 10

Nov 21

Sep 02

Aug 29

Jul 11

Nov 25

Nov 05

Nov 03

Oct 25

Oct 20

Oct 07

Oct 24

Oct 22

Oct 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Phoenix?

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Phoenix?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Phoenix?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Phoenix?

What's the best month to fly from Chicago to Phoenix?