$56 Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)

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Today's featured flight deals from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)

Nonstop
Carry-on included
Lower price than typical

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Phoenix (ORD-PHX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $56 for one-way flights and $120 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Tue, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 14
ORD
Chicago
PHX
Phoenix
$120 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from Chicago to Phoenix, returning Fri, Nov 14, priced at $120 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 4
ORD
Chicago
PHX
Phoenix
$131 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$131
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 2 from Chicago to Phoenix, returning Sat, Oct 4, priced at $131 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 2
ORD
Chicago
PHX
Phoenix
$133 Roundtrip, just found
$133
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 28 from Chicago to Phoenix, returning Thu, Oct 2, priced at $133 just found
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 17
ORD
Chicago
PHX
Phoenix
$135 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$135
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from Chicago to Phoenix, returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $135 found 7 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
ORD
Chicago
PHX
Phoenix
$136 Roundtrip, just found
$136
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 14 from Chicago to Phoenix, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $136 just found
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
ORD
Chicago
PHX
Phoenix
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from Chicago to Phoenix, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $137 found 1 hour ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 3
ORD
Chicago
PHX
Phoenix
$140 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Chicago to Phoenix, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $140 found 4 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, Oct 25 - Mon, Oct 27
ORD
Chicago
PHX
Phoenix
$144 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Chicago to Phoenix, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $144 found 1 hour ago
United
Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
ORD
Chicago
PHX
Phoenix
$149 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$149
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from Chicago to Phoenix, returning Sat, Oct 4, priced at $149 found 1 hour ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
ORD
Chicago
PHX
Phoenix
$200 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from Chicago to Phoenix, returning Wed, Feb 25, priced at $200 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $93 - $355 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Phoenix

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Sky Harbor Intl. PHX. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 10 minutes. Flights from $172
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center10 min
Flights from $172
Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Sky Harbor Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$116
Distance
1437 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 48 mins

Chicago to Phoenix Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Chicago to Phoenix

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Chicago to Phoenix are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Chicago to Phoenix with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Chicago to Phoenix

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Chicago to Phoenix: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Chicago to Phoenix

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Chicago to Phoenix in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $56 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Chicago to Phoenix flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Chicago to Phoenix airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $56 or cheap return flight from $120 from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)?
November is the least expensive month to fly from ORD to PHX. Traveling outside of peak seasons is often the key to landing a great deal.
Which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)?
Enjoy a seamless journey to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX). 4 airlines offer direct flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), including:

  • American Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)?
While prices can change depending on your travel dates, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines are popular options for flights between O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX). You can also compare airlines on Expedia and use the "Sort by" filter to find the lowest fare for your ORD to PHX flight.
How many flights per day from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)?
With an average of 13 direct flights that operate from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) each day, you'll be jetting off in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)?
The 1 PM departures from ORD to PHX are the busiest. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you want to save on your trip, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from ORD to PHX?
If you jet off on a Friday, you'll get the widest range of options for flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX).
What is the earliest flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)?
The earliest flight leaving O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is at around 6:00AM UTC-6. Catch this flight and you'll touch down at Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) at approximately 9:04AM UTC-7. The overall travel time is 4h 4m.
How long does it take to fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)?
Flights from ORD to PHX have an average travel time of 4 hours and 3 minutes. The distance between the two is 1,450 mi.
What airline has the least delays from ORD to PHX?
With 93% of journeys usually arriving on schedule, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX). To check your flight status and get notified if anything changes, head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)?
To touch down at Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) on time, choose a flight that leaves from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Phoenix from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) is the only airport in Phoenix with direct flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). Compare the available options and find cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from ORD to PHX right before your journey is usually more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your travel times and dates, you could land a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book an ORD to PHX flight and hotel package?
Securing an ORD to PHX flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip all in one place. Pick from our impressive range of stays and then add car rentals, flights and activities to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)?
Usually, it's possible to cancel or reschedule your ORD to PHX flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You'll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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