Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Nov 2027
The data runs November 2026–November 2027, with calendar prices for five months. Counting well-covered months only, November 2026–January 2027 are among the cheapest, at 9,500 points.
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Phoenix to Chicagoaward flights
Compare 5 loyalty programs for Phoenix to Chicago award flights, with economy seats from 9,500 points.
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Route snapshot
Phoenix to Chicago shows nonstop award space on United Airlines and American Airlines. Award pricing spans five programs, and economy starts at 9,500 points with American AAdvantage. Where you book matters as much as what you fly: the same seat can carry very different prices from one program to the next. The live tables below re-price PHX–ORD across all five programs every day.
- Route
- PHX to ORD
- Direct service
- 204 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 4
- Best economy price
- From 9,500 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 43,600 pts
- Best first class price
- From 25,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
 American AirlinesAA | 9,500Lowest | 43,600Lowest | 25,000Lowest |
 Alaska AirlinesAS | 12,500pts | 46,000pts | 25,000Lowest |
 JetBlueB6 | 13,100pts | 72,100pts | Not available |
 United AirlinesUA | 15,000pts | Not available | Not available |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/8/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Phoenix and Chicago price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthNovember 2026 · 9,500 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 9,500 |
| Dec 2026 | 9,500 |
| Jan 2027 | 9,500 |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | 9,500 |
| May 2027 | 9,500 |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Nov, Dec, Jan currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 9,500 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
4 airlines with award seats between Phoenix and Chicago, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAlaska AirlinesASJetBlueB6United AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking Phoenix to Chicago with points.
About this route
Phoenix to Chicago is served by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 5 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 9,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Phoenix–Chicago Flights
This route runs from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD). United Airlines and American Airlines both carry nonstop award space in the data. The Airbus A321 appears on some of those nonstop award segments. About 18% of the award options in the data are nonstop.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Phoenix–Chicago with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The cheapest economy seat connects once; skipping the connection means an economy nonstop on United Airlines at a higher price. Taxes and fees on the economy floor run about $6, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. Moving up to business costs about 5 times the economy points. A nonstop first-class seat undercuts business here, so price it before settling. Hold off on converting flexible points until the seat is confirmed bookable; there's no undoing a transfer.
Best Points & Miles Programs
American AAdvantage is cheapest in economy at 9,500 points. Qantas Frequent Flyer wins business class at 43,600 points. Alaska Atmos Rewards takes first class at 25,000 points on an American Airlines nonstop. For a cross-check, JetBlue TrueBlue and Avianca LifeMiles price the route too. Business class also prices as a partner award, with one airline's miles buying another airline's seat.
Airlines & Routing Options
Nonstop award space on Phoenix–Chicago spans two alliances: United Airlines (Star Alliance) and American Airlines (oneworld). That means partner programs in both alliances have a way onto a nonstop. Beyond the nonstop, the cheaper connecting awards in the data change planes in San Diego. In first class, the floor sits on American Airlines, booked through oneworld partner Alaska Atmos Rewards. With only four airlines holding award seats but five programs pricing them, the currency you book with matters more than the carrier.
Alternative Airports & Routes
The data shows no same-metro alternate airports on either end of Phoenix–Chicago, so the main airports are the ones to watch. The return, Chicago to Phoenix, has its own page, since award pricing can differ by direction. For another option from Phoenix, Cancun prices from 10,000 points at last check.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
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LGAORDNew York to Chicago
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Phoenix to Chicago route.
At last check, economy starts at 9,500 points one-way through American AAdvantage, with one stop. Pricing on this route comes from five programs, so a quick comparison can pay off. The live table above has the current low in each cabin.