Can I fly direct from Chicago to Phoenix?

Yes, direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix are available. Historically, approximately 30.7% of all observed flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Phoenix?

A direct flight from Chicago to Phoenix typically takes 3 hours and 55 minutes, with a median duration of 235 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 651 minutes, or 10 hours and 51 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is approximately 2313 kilometers.

How often do Chicago to Phoenix flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Chicago to Phoenix route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers typically have regular opportunities to find more favorable fares. The pricing trends have been observed to be dynamic over a 30-day window.

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Chicago to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Flights from Chicago to Phoenix typically range from $249–$576, with a median fare of $367. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Chicago to Phoenix are near the typical level. Approximately 11% of recent fares on this route were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive prices appear regularly.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Phoenix? The data shows that April is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $184. Following closely, May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $189. Another favorable month for lower fares is November, where the median price is around $225.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 30.7% of recent fares being direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix. For the majority of connecting itineraries, travelers can expect to make two stopovers.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Phoenix? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 3h 55m. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 3h 55m, while connecting itineraries have a significantly longer median duration of 14h 39m.

The distance between Chicago and Phoenix is approximately 2313 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a flight duration that balances convenience with the need for efficient travel planning.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Phoenix

Regular price: $129 - $275

Prices for flights from Chicago to Phoenix are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Phoenix is typically between $129 and $275. Currently, the lowest deal is $90 with Allegiant Air for travel from Oct 3-Oct 21.

now $90

Low $129

High $275

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 $192. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1548. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $192

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,548

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Direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix

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Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Phoenix

Wed, Jul 29

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MDW - Phoenix

Chicago (MDW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$503

$322

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

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RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$463

$280

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Phoenix

Chicago (MDW) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$507

$334

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

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MDW - Phoenix

Chicago (MDW) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$361

$238

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

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RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$145

$94

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$156

$122

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$463 → $280

39%

2 nights

Jul 29 - Jul 31

$503 → $322

36%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$507 → $334

34%

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

$377 → $219

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Phoenix

Chicago - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Chicago to Phoenix are near the typical level at a median of $367.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Phoenix, with a median price of $192.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 55m.

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Phoenix is 3h 55m, covering 2313 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

About 30.7% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights being more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights.

Allegiant Air has offered direct flights on the Chicago to Phoenix route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals on flights from Chicago to Phoenix appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Chicago Rockford International offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Chicago to Phoenix.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$90

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway (AZA)

Cheapest

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to the Phoenix area.

📍 ~42 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a good alternative with a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

📍 ~180 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$216

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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 saw average prices rise to $578, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $401. Prices for flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $435, and those booked 60+ days out averaged $437.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Phoenix was considered to be $249 or less. The median price for this route was $367. Prices above $576 were in the more expensive range, representing the top 25% of observed fares. These price points are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Phoenix include April, with a median price of $184, and May, with a median price of $189. November also presented a relatively low median price of $225. The annual median price for this route was $367, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Chicago to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Phoenix

Regular price: $129 - $275

Prices for flights from Chicago to Phoenix are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Phoenix is typically between $129 and $275. Currently, the lowest deal is $90 with Allegiant Air for travel from Oct 3-Oct 21.

now $90

Low $129

High $275

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Phoenix

April

Cheapest

Flights from $192

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,548

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