Travelling from Phoenix to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Explore the options for booking a flight from Phoenix to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) jetting off from either of these.
Around 3 hours 33 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Phoenix to O'Hare International Airport.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is 2 hours ahead of Phoenix. O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago.
The busiest route is from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD), with 134 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PHX to ORD is the 00:09 American Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 23:59 with American Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Phoenix to ORD. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Take the express route from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Direct flights from Phoenix to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) can be booked from here.
Well-known airlines that offer direct flights from Phoenix to O'Hare International Airport departing PHX include:
PHX is roughly 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
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About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Phoenix to O'Hare International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ORD:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Book a one-way ticket from Phoenix to O'Hare International Airport from R 1,453 or travel return from just R 3,087. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Phoenix to ORD, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Phoenix to O'Hare International Airport across the month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to find a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix to O'Hare International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chicago in February when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Phoenix to ORD, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Phoenix to O'Hare International Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
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There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are major attractions which should feature on every Chicago itinerary.
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