Travelling from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) leaving from either of these.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located in Phoenix. The city operates on the UTC-7 timezone and is two hours behind Chicago.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to AZA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to AZA flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
One flight, zero drama. You can take a direct flight from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport departing from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Allegiant Air is one airline that offers direct Chicago to AZA flight tickets from RFD.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between RFD and AZA is Allegiant Air.
With an impressive 80.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Allegiant Air is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
RFD is roughly 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near AZA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Phoenix's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport flight.
You'll find AZA at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Right now, $76 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $194. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to AZA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to visit Phoenix. December is when most people book flights from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Chicago to AZA flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC and 20ºC.
More about Phoenix
Start your Phoenix trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Camelback Mountain, Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain and Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room are popular attractions which should feature on any good Phoenix itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Phoenix, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 137 kilometres south-east to Tucson to tick off its leading attractions. From Saguaro National Park East Unit to Airplane Boneyard and National Parks Conservation, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Yuma is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres west of Phoenix. No journey is complete without a visit to Old Victorian Yuma, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area and Downtown Yuma.
