Chicago To Phoenix Flight Time & Schedules

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How Much Time Does It Take to Fly from Chicago to Phoenix?

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Phoenix generally takes around 5 hours 59 minutes. The total duration can vary slightly depending on the airline, aircraft type, weather conditions, air traffic and the selected flight schedule.

Flights with one connection usually take around 8 hours 26 minutes via Minneapolis. The overall journey time includes the connecting flight and waiting period at the transfer airport, so the total travel duration can vary depending on the connection schedule.

Approximate Journey Time from Chicago to Phoenix

Nonstop flights from Chicago to Phoenix usually take approximately 5 hours 59 minutes. Flight schedules may differ slightly depending on the airline, departure time, wind conditions and operational factors.

For travelers choosing a connecting itinerary, the typical journey takes around 8 hours 26 minutes via Minneapolis. The final travel time depends on the connection duration and the selected flight schedule.

Direct flights from Chicago operate to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

The nonstop route generally requires 5 hours 59 minutes of flying time. Phoenix Sky Harbor is the main airport for travellers visiting Phoenix and serves as a major gateway to Arizona.

Chicago to Phoenix Flight Duration by Route

Departure Airport	Arrival Airport	Route Code	Estimated Flight Time
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)	Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)	ORD–PHX	Around 5 hrs 59 mins nonstop
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)	Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) via Minneapolis	ORD–MSP–PHX	Around 8 hrs 26 mins with one stop

These timings are approximate and may change depending on the airline schedule, weather, air traffic and connection duration.

Airline Options for Traveling from Chicago to Phoenix

American Airlines

United Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Delta Airlines

Time Difference Between Chicago and Phoenix

Phoenix is generally two hours behind Chicago during daylight saving time and one hour behind Chicago during standard time.

Chicago follows Central Time and changes between Central Standard Time (CST) and Central Daylight Time (CDT). Phoenix follows Mountain Standard Time (MST) throughout the year and does not observe daylight saving time.

For example, when it is 8:00 AM in Chicago, it is usually 6:00 AM in Phoenix during daylight saving time. During the period when Chicago follows standard time, the same 8:00 AM in Chicago corresponds to 7:00 AM in Phoenix.

Flight schedules show departure and arrival times according to the local time at each airport, so travellers should consider the time difference when planning their journey.

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