Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago two hours ahead of Phoenix.
Take your pick of 134 weekly Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. The 00:09 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:59.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PHX to ORD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to O'Hare International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Chicago (and then other parts of United States) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is American Airlines.
American Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PHX to ORD flights, with 88.27% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PHX and ORD:
Kansas City International Airport
Denver International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight is R 1,082. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 999. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from PHX to ORD by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 82.57% of flights that depart PHX reach their destination on time.
Central Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near PHX:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Book a hotel close to ORD if you have a late Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chicago in January.
Book your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PHX to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If you're eager to discover another side of United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are among the biggest draws.