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$88+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — PHX
Apr 29 — May 61
Wed 4/29
Wed 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/241:30 pm
MDW
-
PHX
Nonstop4h 04m
Frontier
Thu 4/306:24 pm
PHX
-
MDW
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$174
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:50 am
ORD
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PHX
Nonstop4h 22m
Frontier
Sun 5/311:19 am
PHX
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$174
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:20 am
MDW
-
PHX
Nonstop3h 57m
Frontier
Sun 4/199:37 am
PHX
-
MDW
Nonstop3h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$175
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 5/127:45 am
ORD
-
PHX
Nonstop3h 55m
Southwest
Wed 5/276:20 am
PHX
-
ORD
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:10 am
MDW
-
PHX
1 stop7h 43m
Frontier
Fri 4/179:07 am
PHX
-
MDW
Nonstop3h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:44 pm
ORD
-
PHX
1 stop14h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/97:55 pm
PHX
-
ORD
1 stop8h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$176
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/188:55 am
ORD
-
PHX
Nonstop4h 15m
Frontier
Sat 4/2512:17 pm
PHX
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/271:35 pm
MDW
-
PHX
Nonstop4h 04m
Frontier
Fri 5/811:30 pm
PHX
-
MDW
1 stop9h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$178
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:50 am
ORD
-
PHX
Nonstop4h 22m
Frontier
Tue 4/219:00 am
PHX
-
ORD
1 stop19h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:20 am
MDW
-
PHX
Nonstop3h 57m
Frontier
Wed 4/2212:58 pm
PHX
-
MDW
1 stop7h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$179
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:21 pm
ORD
-
PHX
1 stop23h 59m
Frontier
Mon 4/2710:29 pm
PHX
-
ORD
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$179
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/116:40 am
MDW
-
PHX
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Sat 4/1812:38 pm
PHX
-
MDW
1 stop7h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$180

Find flight deals from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Sky Harbor Intl (PHX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(Super.com)

One-way from

$88
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$327

Good round-trip deal

$273 or less

Good one-way deal

$137 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl 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 March 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoPhoenix

ORD - PHX

ORDPHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

6:15 am-10:15 am

1 stop6h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/12

6:30 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$192

ChicagoPhoenix

MDW - PHX

MDWPHX

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/15

10:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 4/16

9:55 pm-5:25 am

1 stop5h 30m

$202

ChicagoPhoenix

ORD - PHX

ORDPHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

1:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/22

5:40 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$207

ChicagoPhoenix

MDW - PHX

MDWPHX

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/25

7:16 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/2

11:05 pm-8:47 am

1 stop7h 42m

$219

ChicagoPhoenix

MDW - PHX

MDWPHX

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/16

9:23 am-3:39 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/23

12:15 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$219

ChicagoPhoenix

ORD - PHX

ORDPHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

7:15 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/28

1:25 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$221

ChicagoPhoenix

ORD - PHX

ORDPHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

1:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/2

9:15 am-11:25 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$229

ChicagoPhoenix

ORD - PHX

ORDPHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 4/27

6:30 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$238

ChicagoPhoenix

ORD - PHX

ORDPHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

11:55 am-7:55 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 5/1

5:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$246

ChicagoPhoenix

ORD - PHX

ORDPHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-8:55 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/28

1:25 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$260

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sky Harbor Intl from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (average of $63). Flying from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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 CHI to PHX?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 30, 2026.

When flying from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl. 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 March 30, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to PHX are scheduled on a Sunday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $177.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Austin (AUS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Austin (AUS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.

How often are flights from Chicago to Phoenix delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Chicago and Phoenix have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport flights

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier and Southwest

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on PHX

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sky Harbor Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sky Harbor Intl. 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 Sky Harbor Intl. Reviews last updated March 30, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,358 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,514 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,530 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,010 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Departing from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport will take you 6h. There are 1436 mi between Chicago and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($69), Delta ($108), and Allegiant Air ($122) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport. Frontier is priced at 74% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $39. Users have also found prices from $79 and $97 on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Consider Austrian Airlines (88%), United Airlines (84%) or Air Canada (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $104. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl) can be booked for $120 on average, our data indicates $705 when flying from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl 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 Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (average of $63). Flying from Chicago to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Sky Harbor Intl. 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 March 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$69Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Allegiant AirCheapest$122Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$154Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$184Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$205Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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