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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Phoenix? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £183. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Phoenix.£66 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £66, select.
Phoenix.£70 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £70, select.
Phoenix.£91 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £91, select.
Phoenix.£91 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £91, select.
Phoenix.£91 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £91, select.
Phoenix.£92 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £92, select.
Phoenix.£92 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £92, select.
Phoenix.£107 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £107, select.
Phoenix.£107 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £107, select.
Phoenix.£110 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £110, select.
Phoenix.£119 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £119, select.
Phoenix.£119 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £119, select.
Phoenix.£122 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.
Phoenix.£126 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £126, select.
Phoenix.£129 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £129, select.
Phoenix.£133 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Price includes taxes and charges.From £133, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway to Phoenix

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago Midway to Phoenix flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from £92
Jul
from £91
Aug
from £70
Sep
from £91
Oct
from £66
Nov
from £92
Dec
from £122
Jan
from £129
Feb
from £107
Mar
from £107
Apr
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May
from £110

Direct flights from Chicago Midway to Phoenix

Alternative Chicago Midway to Phoenix routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Chicago Midway to Phoenix? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Phoenix Sky Harbor

4 miles from central Phoenix
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Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal

15 miles from central Phoenix
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Phoenix-Deer Valley

17 miles from central Phoenix
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Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

26 miles from central Phoenix
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Chicago to Phoenix: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£66
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week53

Finding cheap flights from Chicago Midway to Phoenix: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor, Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal, Phoenix-Deer Valley, and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.
The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago Midway to Phoenix is £133. 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 45 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago Midway to Phoenix.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from Chicago Midway to Phoenix.
As of June 2026, there are 53 flights per week flying from Chicago Midway to Phoenix.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway to Phoenix is usually August.
If you're flying from Chicago Midway Airport, the cheapest airport near Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor – which is 3.7 miles away from the centre of Phoenix. We've found flights into this airport from £133.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Phoenix on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 45 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 30°C. July is typically the warmest month in Phoenix, when it usually averages around 40°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Phoenix.

Flying from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix is 3 hours 15 minutes.

  • Chicago Midway International Airport is located in Chicago. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Phoenix is one hour behind Chicago.

  • The most popular route is from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). You can choose from 39 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MDW to PHX is the 05:00 Southwest Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 22:55 with Frontier Airlines.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MDW to Phoenix flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • You can book a direct Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix ticket. Start your trip at MDW and arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).

  • Southwest Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix.

  • MDW is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel near MDW? If you're boarding an early flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:

  • Of all flights departing from Chicago Midway International Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.

  • MDW's address is 5700 South Cicero.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix

  • £66 is currently the best price for a one-way Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix flight. A return plane ticket starts from £133. These prices may change based on availability.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from MDW to Phoenix. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you have flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix ticket.

  • Finding a cheap flight from MDW to Phoenix is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.

  • Snag an affordable flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)

  • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to the centre of Phoenix takes around 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 5 kms (3 miles) away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PHX:

  • Reserving your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around one week before your flight from MDW to Phoenix can help you lock in the lowest rate.

  • PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

  • Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) is around 32 kms (20 miles) from the centre of Phoenix. Following your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near AZA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your MDW to Phoenix flight:

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at AZA can help you lock in a better rate.

  • The address for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..

Best time to go to Phoenix

  • October is the quietest month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, while March is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Phoenix based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 45ºC. Lock in your Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MDW to Phoenix in January when temperatures average between 4ºC and 21ºC.

More about Phoenix

  • After booking your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Phoenix:

  • Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Camelback Mountain are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Phoenix itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Heard Museum.

Explore more of the United States

  • San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Phoenix. Around 483 kms (300 miles) away to the west, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.

  • Las Vegas is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 418 kms (260 miles) northwest of Phoenix. No trip is complete without a visit to Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Phoenix

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