Can I fly direct from Chicago to Phoenix?

Yes, direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix are available. Historically, approximately 30.7% of all flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, a substantial portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Phoenix?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Phoenix has a median duration of 3 hours and 55 minutes. This route covers a distance of 2313 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 10 hours and 51 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Chicago to Phoenix flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Chicago to Phoenix route exhibit frequent drops. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find deals. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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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 are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 11% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Chicago to Phoenix can require some flexibility. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Phoenix, the data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $184. Following closely, May also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $189. November is another favorable month for budget-conscious travelers, showing a median fare of $225.

For travelers flying from Chicago to Phoenix, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 30.7% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct options exist, you will likely encounter itineraries that include one or more stops.

A typical journey from Chicago to Phoenix takes approximately 3h 55m for direct flights. However, for itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends significantly to 14h 39m. This difference highlights the impact of stopovers on overall travel duration for this route.

The distance between Chicago and Phoenix is approximately 2313 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning it's too far for a short hop but not long enough to be considered a long-haul international flight.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Phoenix

Regular price: $176 - $291

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Phoenix is $176 to $291. The current lowest deal is $135 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 23.

now $135

Low $176

High $291

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. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $192

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,548

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Allegiant Air

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Phoenix

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$510

$395

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$332

$257

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$140

$149

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$320

$221

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$320

$232

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$319

$261

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

$290 → $170

41%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$283 → $169

40%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$510 → $397

22%

4 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 6

$286 → $175

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Phoenix

Chicago - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Phoenix are near the typical level, with a median of $367.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, May, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 55m

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Phoenix takes 3 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 69.3% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a $135 deal

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $135 from October 20-23, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Chicago to Phoenix are frequent, appearing 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.

📍 ~125 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$112

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International is a convenient choice for travelers flying from Chicago to Phoenix.

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

💸 Flights from ~$228

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub providing many flight options from Chicago to Phoenix.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway (AZA)

Cheapest

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is a good option for travelers looking for potentially cheaper flights to Phoenix.

📍 ~42 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$112

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 Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$395

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From MDW

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Oct 10

Phoenix, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,809

$1,641

Save $1,168

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Business Class

From MDW

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Oct 05

Phoenix, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,853

$1,664

Save $1,189

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MDW

Elite

Oct 01

Phoenix, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,741

$1,687

Save $1,054

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MDW

Elite

Oct 10

Phoenix, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,886

$1,718

Save $1,168

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MDW

Elite

Oct 10

Phoenix, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,859

$1,718

Save $1,141

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MDW

Elite

Oct 10

Phoenix, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,886

$1,718

Save $1,168

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MDW

Elite

Oct 05

Phoenix, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,856

$1,726

Save $1,130

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MDW

Elite

Oct 05

Phoenix, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,884

$1,734

Save $1,150

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MDW

Elite

Oct 05

Phoenix, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,884

$1,741

Save $1,143

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MDW

Elite

Oct 05

Phoenix, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,884

$1,741

Save $1,143

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MDW

Elite

Oct 02

Phoenix, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,720

$1,687

Save $1,033

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MDW

Elite

Oct 05

Phoenix, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,884

$1,827

Save $1,057

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

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. Within this period, the average price observed was $201. Booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $401, while booking 28-59 days in advance had an average price of $435. Prices tend to increase significantly for very last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days prior averaging $578.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Phoenix is considered to be $249 or less. The median price for this route was $367. Prices at the 75th percentile reached $576, indicating that a significant portion of flights were more expensive. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices below the median.

Across the trailing quarter, April and May historically offer some of the most favorable prices for flights from Chicago to Phoenix, with median prices of $184 and $189, respectively. November also presented a relatively good median price of $225. The annual median price for this route was $367, suggesting that these months provide 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: $176 - $291

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

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Phoenix is $176 to $291. The current lowest deal is $135 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 20-Oct 23.

now $135

Low $176

High $291

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Phoenix

April

Cheapest

Flights from $192

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,548

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Allegiant Air

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Phoenix

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$510

$395

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$332

$257

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$140

$149

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$320

$221

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$320

$232

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Phoenix

Chicago (RFD) - Phoenix (AZA)

Allegiant Air

$319

$261

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

$290 → $170

41%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$283 → $169

40%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$510 → $397

22%

4 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 6

$286 → $175

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Phoenix

Chicago - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Phoenix are near the typical level, with a median of $367.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, May, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 55m

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Phoenix takes 3 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 69.3% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a $135 deal

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $135 from October 20-23, 2026.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on flights from Chicago to Phoenix are frequent, appearing 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.

📍 ~125 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$112

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International is a convenient choice for travelers flying from Chicago to Phoenix.

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

💸 Flights from ~$228

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub providing many flight options from Chicago to Phoenix.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway (AZA)

Cheapest

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is a good option for travelers looking for potentially cheaper flights to Phoenix.

📍 ~42 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$112

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.

Phoenix, United States

85% AI deal score

$2,884

$1,827

Save $1,057

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Phoenix

Chicago to Phoenix: Overview

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 near the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 55m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers a $135 deal

Deals appear frequently on 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

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Oct 01

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights 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's the best month to fly from Chicago to Phoenix?

Can I fly direct from Chicago to Phoenix?

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Phoenix?

How often do Chicago to Phoenix flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Phoenix from other cities

Chicago to Phoenix: Overview

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 near the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 55m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers a $135 deal

Deals appear frequently on 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

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Oct 05

Oct 01

Oct 10

Oct 10

Oct 10

Oct 05

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Oct 05

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Oct 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights 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's the best month to fly from Chicago to Phoenix?