Popular in | March |
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Cheapest in | January |
Round-trip from | $251 |
One-way from | $75 |
Users have found that flying from Chicago to Phoenix on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.
To save on the cost of your flight from Chicago to Phoenix, book at least 46 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 26% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $246 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $368.
January can be a great time to fly to Phoenix from Chicago with a flight ticket averaging about $276. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $79. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.
When flying from Chicago to Phoenix, 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 36% versus a flight at noon.
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$78 - $185
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Chicago MidwayPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
MDW - PHX
MDWPHX
Chicago Midway
Sat 5/11
Nonstop3h 58m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sat 5/18
Nonstop3h 24m
Chicago MidwayPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
MDW - PHX
MDWPHX
Chicago Midway
Tue 5/14
Nonstop3h 57m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sat 5/18
Nonstop3h 24m
Chicago MidwayPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
MDW - PHX
MDWPHX
Chicago Midway
Sat 5/18
1 stop13h 19m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Wed 5/22
Nonstop3h 21m
Chicago O'Hare IntlPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
ORD - PHX
ORDPHX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/14
1 stop27h 09m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sat 5/18
1 stop15h 59m
Chicago O'Hare IntlPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
ORD - PHX
ORDPHX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 5/8
Nonstop4h 06m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sat 5/11
1 stop15h 59m
Chicago O'Hare IntlPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
ORD - PHX
ORDPHX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/7
1 stop27h 06m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sat 5/11
2 stops14h 10m
Chicago Greater RockfordPhoenix-Mesa Gateway
RFD - AZA
RFDAZA
Chicago Greater Rockford
Fri 8/2
Nonstop3h 20m
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
Wed 8/7
Nonstop3h 07m
Chicago O'Hare IntlPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
ORD - PHX
ORDPHX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/18
Nonstop3h 45m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Sat 5/25
Nonstop3h 25m
Chicago O'Hare IntlPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
ORD - PHX
ORDPHX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 5/22
Nonstop3h 55m
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Wed 5/22
Nonstop3h 27m
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Phoenix (average of $251). Flying from Chicago to Phoenix in June is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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.
January
$251
February
$295
March
$318
April
$301
May
$309
June
$340
July
$318
August
$269
September
$264
October
$265
November
$289
December
$256
PHX Temperature | 55.4 - 95 °F |
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
When you're used to the big city life in Chicago, Phoenix is a welcome change of pace. Since the city is in the middle of the desert, expect to see plenty of red rocks and cactus. The terrain is perfect for getting outside and exploring, just remember that there's year-round sunshine. Even on winter days that are below freezing in Chicago, Phoenix is usually right around the high 60's or low 70's F. There are quite a few direct flights available to get you from Chicago to Phoenix, and the flight takes just a little over three and a half hours.
The sunshine in Phoenix makes you want to spend as much time as possible outdoors, and fortunately there are several great hiking trails available. Papago Park is one popular option, while Holbert Trail is one of the best places to see Native American petroglyphs, which are rock carvings. If you want to get in touch with the city's Old West roots, rent a horse for a ride through the desert. Just remember that it gets very hot during the summer in Phoenix so it's usually best to schedule the outdoor activities for the morning before the sun is full-force.
Leave Chicago behind long enough to treat yourself to a Phoenix vacation. Give our smart search engine a try to see all the cheap flights from Chicago to Phoenix.
11%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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32%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
36%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
21%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 47daily flights |
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Monday | 53daily flights |
Tuesday | 48daily flights |
Wednesday | 45daily flights |
Thursday | 49daily flights |
Friday | 49daily flights |
Saturday | 46daily flights |
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