Question 1

How often are flights from Phoenix to Chicago delayed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

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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 Delta and Allegiant Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $118 and $142, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 80% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 6

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $37 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $63 and American Airlines from $104 one-way.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 38 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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Chicago (average of $212). 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Phoenix to Chicago flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons 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.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to Chicago

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The most flights from PH1 to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Question 11

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Question 12

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Question 13

What are the most popular routes from Phoenix to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

The most popular route from Phoenix to Chicago is Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Chicago Midway or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway - Chicago Greater Rockford.

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to Chicago is $126. On average you can expect to pay $1,369. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $156.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Phoenix to Chicago?

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Consider Cathay Pacific (84%), Aer Lingus (83%) or Japan Airlines (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Phoenix to Chicago.

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Phoenix to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Phoenix to Chicago, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, United Airlines or Frontier as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 18% on airfare.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Phoenix to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$292

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$57	Average$204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$118	Average$293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$142	Average$202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
JetBlue	Cheapest$173	Average$288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$187	Average$352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$194	Average$338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

Booking 38 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 month to book a flight from Phoenix to Chicago?

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 18% on airfare.

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 Sunday afternoons 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.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to Chicago

The most flights from PH1 to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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.

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