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$105+ Cheap flights from Tempe, AZ to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Tempe to Chicago are usually found in September or October, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Tempe to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tempe to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$193
(Priceline)

One-way from

$105
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$278
From Tempe to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Tempe to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Tempe to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tempe to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/712:47 pmPHX - ORD
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Fri 7/115:01 amORD - PHX
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$193
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:00 amPHX - MDW
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Sat 7/52:44 pmMDW - PHX
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1910:51 amPHX - ORD
Nonstop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/269:15 amORD - PHX
Nonstop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:20 pmPHX - MDW
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Tue 8/1212:45 pmMDW - PHX
Nonstop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/147:00 pmPHX - ORD
Nonstop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/175:00 amORD - PHX
Nonstop3h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$206
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:20 amPHX - ORD
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/236:00 amORD - PHX
1 stop7h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/28$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/141:55 pmPHX - ORD
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Tue 8/267:00 amORD - PHX
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$224
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:01 amPHX - ORD
1 stop9h 54mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/162:54 pmORD - PHX
1 stop9h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/30$225
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/82:03 pmPHX - ORD
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1711:21 amORD - PHX
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$231
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/311:59 pmPHX - ORD
1 stop15h 16mSun Country Air
Thu 8/78:52 pmORD - PHX
1 stop21h 10mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/29$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/111:20 pmPHX - ORD
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Thu 8/148:25 amORD - PHX
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/30$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/69:26 amPHX - MDW
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Tue 8/129:15 amMDW - PHX
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/30$237

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tempe to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tempe to Chicago that are best for you.

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Tempe

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 7/7

12:47 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

5:01 am-11:31 am

1 stop8h 30m

$193

PhoenixChicago

PHX - MDW

PHXMDW

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 7/4

6:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/5

2:44 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$195

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 8/19

4:50 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

4:20 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$199

PhoenixChicago

PHX - MDW

PHXMDW

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 8/7

6:20 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/12

12:45 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$199

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 8/14

7:00 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/17

5:00 am-6:38 am

Nonstop3h 38m

$206

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 7/26

10:50 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/2

9:15 am-11:09 am

Nonstop3h 54m

$209

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 7/8

2:03 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/17

11:21 am-4:02 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$231

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 8/3

11:59 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop15h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

8:52 pm-4:02 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$235

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 8/11

1:20 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

8:25 am-12:33 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$237

PhoenixChicago

PHX - MDW

PHXMDW

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 8/6

9:26 am-5:39 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/12

9:15 am-12:33 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$237

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/30

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Best time to book a flight from Tempe to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Tempe to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Tempe to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tempe to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tempe to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tempe to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tempe to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Tempe to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TM9 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Tempe to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

When flying from Tempe to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tempe to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tempe to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tempe to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Tempe to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Tempe to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

The most flights from TM9 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated June 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Tempe to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tempe to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $105 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $109 and United Airlines from $110 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Tempe to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tempe to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Tempe to Chicago are SWISS (93%), Aer Lingus (90%) and Lufthansa (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tempe to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Tempe to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,057, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $147.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tempe to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tempe to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tempe to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tempe to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tempe to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Tempe to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Tempe to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Tempe to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$68Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$79Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$135Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$172Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$201Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$240Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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