Domestic route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Phoenix
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). 1,437 miles, 3h 30m nonstop.
ORD to PHX at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,437 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAWNAS6 airlinesAmerican, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 26all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- October 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 2h behindPhoenix vs Chicago
Chicago to Phoenix
Round trips from $121
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Oct 14.
Cheapest month: October 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Phoenix
6 airlines fly nonstop with 26 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 11 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 3 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueConnecting via LAX · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, DTW, DFW, ATL, IAH · first checked bag from $55
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Atlanta (ATL)DLNK2 airlines
- Detroit (DTW)DLNK2 airlines
- Los Angeles (LAX)DLB62 airlines
- Minneapolis (MSP)DL1 airline
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United, Southwest and Alaska all fly ORD to PHX nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- Phoenix is 2 hours behind Chicago. A morning departure lands in Phoenix with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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Search Chicago to PhoenixChicago to Phoenix: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Phoenix?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX) takes about 3h 30m gate to gate, covering 1,437 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to PHX?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX), with 26 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ATL, DTW and LAX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Phoenix?
Over the next six months, October 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX), starting at $121 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Phoenix flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and PHX on America/Phoenix time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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