Flying from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Phoenix.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your AZA to MDW flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between AZA and MDW include:
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Grand Rapids Airport
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Currently, $260 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $662. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AZA to MDW if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AZA to MDW.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.
Handy information about Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
AZA is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from AZA arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Chicago Midway Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near AZA:
Arriving at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Book a hotel near MDW if you're catching a late Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chicago Midway Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chicago and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Chicago Midway Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Midway Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chicago in December.
Book your flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Chicago Midway Airport for July if you'd like to go to Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AZA to MDW in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are key reasons to visit.
