United States · 1,437 miles (2,312 km)

Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (ORD) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,437 miles (2,312 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 91 ways to fly it with one stop, through Manhattan, Santa Fe and Albuquerque and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from PHX to ORD

Book PHX to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PHX to ORD with one stop

91 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Manhattan (MHK)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Santa Fe (SAF)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Cedar Rapids (CID)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Des Moines (DSM)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Lincoln (LNK)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Omaha (OMA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Wichita (ICT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Colorado Springs (COS)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
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  • Via Denver (DEN)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Madison (MSN)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Aspen (ASE)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines the whole way
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See all 91 in Routes

PHX to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PHX to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Phoenix from Chicago by plane?

Phoenix (PHX) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,437 miles (2,312 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PHX to ORD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does PHX to ORD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PHX to ORD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Phoenix and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Manhattan (MHK), Santa Fe (SAF), Albuquerque (ABQ), Kansas City (MCI) and Cedar Rapids (CID). On 76 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Manhattan.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.