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$110+ Cheap flights from Phoenix to Chicago (CHI)

PHX — CHI
Dec 14 — Dec 211
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Phoenix to Chicago are usually found in February or January, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Phoenix to Chicago

Thu 11/195:46 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Fri 11/2712:05 pm -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 11/9$229
Fri 12/48:00 am -
Nonstop3h 11m
Wed 12/94:01 pm -
Nonstop3h 44m
Deal found 11/10$229
Wed 12/167:50 pm -
Nonstop3h 29m
Tue 12/225:40 am -
1 stop9h 18m
Deal found 11/13$231
Tue 12/87:53 pm -
1 stop28h 01m
Tue 12/157:25 am -
1 stop27h 04m
Deal found 11/10$232
Wed 12/98:00 am -
1 stop7h 33m
Tue 12/156:21 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 11/13$233
Sat 12/57:00 am -
1 stop8h 33m
Tue 12/810:00 am -
1 stop11h 31m
Deal found 11/12$234
Mon 12/213:48 pm -
Nonstop3h 07m
Mon 1/47:59 pm -
Nonstop3h 39m
Deal found 11/10$234
Fri 12/118:00 am -
Nonstop3h 11m
Mon 12/141:01 pm -
Nonstop3h 44m
Deal found 11/13$236
Wed 12/210:03 pm -
1 stop25h 50m
Fri 12/42:36 pm -
Nonstop4h 18m
Deal found 11/12$239
Wed 12/2310:54 am -
1 stop23h 43m
Sun 1/1012:42 pm -
1 stop22h 48m
Deal found 11/11$240
Tue 12/11:56 pm -
1 stop9h 57m
Mon 12/711:29 am -
Nonstop4h 03m
Deal found 11/10$241
Mon 12/78:00 am -
Nonstop3h 11m
Mon 12/141:01 pm -
Nonstop3h 44m
Deal found 11/13$241

Find flight deals from Phoenix to Chicago

Round-trip from

$229
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$110
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$349
From Phoenix to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Phoenix to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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PhoenixChicago

AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

AZARFD

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Tue 12/29

6:40 am-10:47 am

Nonstop3h 07m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$110

PhoenixChicago

AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

AZARFD

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Mon 12/7

8:00 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$114

PhoenixChicago

AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

AZARFD

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Sat 12/19

3:14 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$117

PhoenixChicago

AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

AZARFD

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Fri 11/20

8:20 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

PhoenixChicago

AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

AZARFD

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Tue 12/22

6:40 am-10:47 am

Nonstop3h 07m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$118
Quickest round-trip

PhoenixChicago

AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

AZARFD

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Sat 2/27

2:56 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

PhoenixChicago

AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

AZARFD

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Sat 11/21

7:40 am-11:46 am

Nonstop3h 06m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

PhoenixChicago

AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

AZARFD

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Wed 12/30

2:48 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$121

PhoenixChicago

AZA Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

AZARFD

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Mon 1/4

3:02 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$131

PhoenixChicago

PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

PHXRFD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 12/2

6:51 am-11:57 am

2 stops28h 06m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Phoenix with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Chicago (average of $217). Flying from Phoenix to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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 PHX to CHI?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Phoenix to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to Chicago

The most flights from PH1 to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (65 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Phoenix to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Phoenix to Chicago flights typically cost between $300 and $429 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $229 on Frontier (Dec 2-Dec 8).

How often are flights from Phoenix to Chicago delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Phoenix and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Phoenix to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Phoenix to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Phoenix 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 day to fly from Phoenix to Chicago?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Phoenix to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Phoenix to Chicago?

    For as low as $241, Allegiant Air can have you in Chicago from Phoenix in 3h 11m. The distance between Phoenix and Chicago is about 1371 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Phoenix to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at $57, Frontier will fly you from Phoenix to Chicago and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Allegiant Air and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $142 and $187, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 81% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $33 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $63 and Delta from $108 one-way.

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

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

    Consider STARLUX Airlines (92%), Frontier (91%) or Volaris (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Phoenix to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to Chicago is $109. On average you can expect to pay $1,047. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $236.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Phoenix to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Chicago (average of $217). Flying from Phoenix to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $363). 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 6 airlines flying from Phoenix to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$57Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$142Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SouthwestCheapest$187Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$187Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$193Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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