Southwest® flights from Chicago (O'Hare) to Phoenix from $62
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Chicago (Midway) (MDW)to
Phoenix (PHX)
Depart: 01/22/2026
One-way
Basic
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$67
Seen: 1 hour ago
Chicago (Midway) (MDW)to
Phoenix (PHX)
Depart: 02/14/2026
One-way
Basic
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$67
Seen: 41 minutes ago
Chicago (Midway) (MDW)to
Phoenix (PHX)
Depart: 01/28/2026
One-way
Basic
From
$73
Seen: 1 hour ago
Chicago (Midway) (MDW)to
Phoenix (PHX)
Depart: 02/10/2026
One-way
Basic
From
$73
Seen: 1 hour ago
Chicago (Midway) (MDW)to
Phoenix (PHX)
Depart: 01/14/2026
One-way
Basic
From
$73
Seen: 1 hour ago
Chicago (Midway) (MDW)to
Phoenix (PHX)
Depart: 02/24/2026
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Basic
From
$73
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Travel tips for your next Southwest flight
How to board the plane earlier on open seating flights departing on or before January 26, 2026:
Southwest seats are first come, first served based on check-in order. But there are ways to board the plane earlier!
- Purchase EarlyBird Check-In®1 for automatic check-in and a better boarding position.
- Purchase Upgraded Boarding2 to get an A1-A15 boarding position (depending on availability).
- Purchase a Business Select® fare or upgrade to Business Select to get a guaranteed A1-A15 boarding position.
Enjoy movies, sips, and snacks during your flight.
Take advantage of inflight entertainment with free movies4, free live TV5, free texting6, and $8 inflight Internet7.
We also offer free sodas, coffee, and snacks8—learn more about the inflight food and beverage experience.
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Rapid Rewards Members can redeem their points for flights, hotel stays, rental cars, gift cards, and more. And your points never expire!
Flight Details
Departing from:
O'Hare International Airport
Arriving at:
Sky Harbor International Airport
Average flight time:
3 hours 54 minutes
Distance:
1440 miles
Route Information
144† Weekly flights
- 1‡ Nonstop flight per day Monday through Friday
- 1‡ Nonstop flight on Saturday
- 1‡ Nonstop flight on Sunday
† Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡ Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025.
Explore Phoenix
When you visit Phoenix, you’ll find a variety of ways to get around town, whether you want to take public transit or ride a bike. The Valley Metro Rail is a light rail system that takes you east to west and back through the city. A bike share program is also available for residents and visitors alike. Take the Phoenix Sonoran Bikeway for a path from Sonoran Preserve to South Mountain Park. Stop along the way to explore notable spots like the Roosevelt Historic District, Cave Creek, or Mystery Castle.
Visit Downtown Phoenix to enjoy the central business district of the city, which is home to major league sports, concert venues, university buildings, and more. Visit the symphony for a show or take in the sights and sounds of the area as you walk among some of the city’s oldest and most notable buildings. Tour the historic neighborhoods in the downtown district and find Victorian-era architecture and mid-century modern buildings. Grand Avenue, on the western side of Downtown Phoenix, offers a unique array of art galleries, studios, and vintage architecture that is a delight to peruse.
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from Chicago (O'Hare) to Phoenix is 3 hours 54 minutes.
There are 144 weekly flights from Chicago (O'Hare) to Phoenix on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Chicago (O'Hare) to Phoenix once per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Chicago (O'Hare) to Phoenix once per day on Saturdays and Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Chicago (O'Hare) to Phoenix with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at Sky Harbor International Airport book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from Chicago (O'Hare) to Phoenix—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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1EarlyBird Check-In® pricing starts at $15 one-way, and is subject to availability. Pricing may vary based on the popularity and length of each (one-way) flight. Please see optional travel charges for more details.
2Upgraded boarding prices and benefits are per eligible segment. Flights must be within 24 hours of departure to be eligible for upgraded boarding.
3Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
4Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
5Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
6Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
7Flights traveling 175 miles or less will have only water available. Complimentary snacks are served on flights over 175 miles. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have even more snacks to choose from.