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Chicago.P2,943 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec, returning Thu, 11 Dec.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From P2,943, select.
Chicago.P3,402 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Feb, returning Fri, 20 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 20 Feb, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From P3,402, select.
Chicago.P4,107 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Jan, returning Mon, 19 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 16 Jan, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 19 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From P4,107, select.
Chicago.P5,340 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From P5,340, select.
Chicago.P6,358 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Dec, returning Tue, 6 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 30 Dec, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 6 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From P6,358, select.
Chicago.P10,103 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar, returning Sun, 8 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From P10,103, select.
Chicago.P11,836 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb, returning Mon, 2 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From P11,836, select.
Chicago.P11,894 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Nov, returning Thu, 29 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From P11,894, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in December.
Nov
from P12,727
Dec
from P2,946
Jan
from P4,112
Feb
from P3,406
Mar
from P10,115
Apr
from P17,453
May
from P17,453
Jun
from P17,468
Jul
from P17,510
Aug
from P17,510
Sep
from P17,510
Oct
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Phoenix to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP2,946
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time3 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week585

Finding cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago is P2,946. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago.
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago.
As of November 2025, there are 2,340 flights per week flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago is usually December.
If you're flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from P2,946.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Chicago on Friday, 5 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In November, the average temperature is usually around 5°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Chicago: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 55 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago.

  • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is located in Phoenix. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is two hours ahead of Phoenix.

  • The busiest route is from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). There are 103 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PHX to ORD is the 00:45 American Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 23:59 with American Airlines.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your PHX to Chicago flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.

  • Direct Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago tickets are available for booking. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is where you'll step off the plane.

  • Top carriers that operate direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago include:

  • PHX is about 6 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel near PHX? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PHX touch down on schedule 82.57% of the time.

  • PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Chicago

  • P1,473 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago flight. A round-trip ticket right now is P2,946. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.

  • Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from PHX to Chicago.

  • May is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago tickets. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PHX to Chicago by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the centre of Chicago takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago. Book one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's main sights.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from PHX to Chicago.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • After your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

  • The trip will take about 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your PHX to Chicago flight:

  • Dollar, Hertz and Budget make picking up a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.

  • Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from MDW four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.

  • Chicago Midway International Airport can be found at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is about 137 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the city centre in a ride-share or cab after your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago.

  • The journey will take you roughly 4 hours 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your trip by staying at a hotel near RFD after your PHX to Chicago flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or simply give yourself time to find your footing in a new place at:

  • Start your travels without worrying about how to get to where you're going with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with reliable suppliers here like Budget, Alamo and National.

  • If you prefer a particular make or model, booking early increases your chances of snagging what you want. Reserve your ride from RFD a few weeks ahead of your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago.

  • The address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago. The city buzzes in peak season, but hotel rates are usually higher and attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Chicago in the off-season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from PHX to Chicago in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

More about Chicago

  • Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Chicago, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are top sights which should be on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • Columbus is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

  • Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.

Plan the rest of your trip from Phoenix to Chicago

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