Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Phoenix to Chicago
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Phoenix to Chicago
The cheapest flights right now
Phoenix – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 13, 2026
direct
3h 27m Return – Oct 19, 2026
direct
2h 31m $305
yesterday
Phoenix – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 13, 2026
direct
3h 27m Return – Oct 19, 2026
direct
4h 7m $191
yesterday
Phoenix – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 13, 2026
direct
3h 28m Return – Oct 20, 2026
direct
3h 54m $295
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$161
Average price of a round trip
$198
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
3h29
A flight from Phoenix to Chicago takes on average 3h29.
Best time
April
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Chicago is April.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
September
Sep
$98
October
Oct
$0
November
Nov
$134
December
Dec
$166
January
Jan
$205
February
Feb
$0
March
Mar
$0
April
Apr
$0
May
May
$195
June
Jun
$242
July
Jul
$0
August
Aug
$238
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
The best flight deals for a week
Phoenix – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 13, 2026
direct
3h 27m Return – Oct 19, 2026
direct
2h 31m $305
yesterday
Phoenix – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 13, 2026
direct
3h 27m Return – Oct 19, 2026
direct
4h 7m $191
yesterday
Phoenix – Chicago
Outbound – Oct 13, 2026
direct
3h 28m Return – Oct 20, 2026
direct
3h 54m $295
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Phoenix to Chicago
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Chicago (USA) from Phoenix (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is April, with an average flight ticket price of $94 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of December, August and May.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 15 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Spirit Airlines. A ticket from the airline Spirit Airlines to Chicago costs on average $209.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Phoenix to Chicago
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $161 to $340
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $198
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of April
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: May
info departure city :
Phoenix, USA
airports :
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Falcon Field Airport (MSC)
local time :
Phoenix is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Phoenix, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 34°C, with a minimum of 28°C and a maximum of 42°C.
The city of Phoenix has 2 airport(s): Phoenix Sky Harbor and Falcon Field
destination info :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 29°C, with a minimum of 24°C and a maximum of 36°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
Useful info about Chicago
What is the least touristic period to go to Chicago?
If you want to visit Chicago during the least touristic period, choose the month of April.
What is the most popular time to travel to Chicago?
In Chicago, the most popular month is December. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Phoenix to Chicago?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 15 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 3 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Phoenix to Chicago is Saturday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Phoenix and Chicago?
When you leave, you can leave from Phoenix Sky Harbor, and you will arrive at Chicago-O'Hare or Greater Rockford.
How to reach Phoenix airport from the city centre?
The airport Phoenix Sky Harbor is located 7 km or Falcon Field is located 35 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Phoenix to Chicago?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Phoenix and Chicago?
In summer, the average temperature is 22°C in Chicago and 35°C in Phoenix. The average rainfall in summer is 141 mm in Chicago and 23 mm in Phoenix. In summer, it is warmer in Phoenix and it rains less in Phoenix. In winter, it is colder in Phoenix and it rains more in Chicago.