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Flight deals from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 1,791. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago O'Hare International

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 O'Hare International flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago O'Hare International

Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago O'Hare International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chicago O'Hare International.

Phoenix to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,082
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week737

Finding cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago O'Hare International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago O'Hare International is R 999. 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 36 minutes is the average flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago O'Hare International.
American Airlines, Air Canada and United fly direct from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago O'Hare International.
As of March 2026, there are 737 flights per week flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago O'Hare International.
The cheapest month to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor to Chicago O'Hare International is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Friday, 1 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 36 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 O'Hare International 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.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago O'Hare International.

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.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from PHX to ORD is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.

  • 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)

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.

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