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$81+ Cheap flights from Mesa, AZ to Chicago (CHI)

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Cheap flight deals from Mesa to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Mesa to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$136
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$81
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$264
From Mesa to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Mesa to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Mesa to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mesa to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/267:00 amPHX - ORD
Nonstop3h 29mFrontier
Fri 5/28:37 pmORD - PHX
Nonstop4h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/215:46 pmPHX - ORD
1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/261:34 pmORD - PHX
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/242:34 pmPHX - ORD
1 stop13h 59mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/287:41 amORD - PHX
1 stop7h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$147
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2110:16 amPHX - MDW
Nonstop3h 25mFrontier
Tue 4/2912:19 pmMDW - PHX
Nonstop3h 57mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$153
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/281:04 amPHX - ORD
Nonstop3h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/298:35 amORD - PHX
Nonstop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$174
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1011:05 amPHX - ORD
Nonstop3h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/179:25 amORD - PHX
Nonstop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/105:15 amPHX - MDW
Nonstop3h 15mSouthwest
Wed 5/215:35 amMDW - PHX
Nonstop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$198
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1110:54 amPHX - ORD
1 stop22h 06mSun Country Air
Mon 9/1511:49 amORD - PHX
1 stop25h 27mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/30$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/612:45 amPHX - ORD
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Mon 5/125:40 pmORD - PHX
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/30$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:00 amPHX - MDW
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Sat 4/264:00 pmMDW - PHX
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/30$253
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/304:50 pmPHX - ORD
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Sat 6/77:00 amORD - PHX
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$272
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/311:48 amPHX - RFD
1 stop7h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/109:36 pmRFD - PHX
1 stop17h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$329

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Mesa to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mesa to Chicago that are best for you.

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Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

8:37 pm-10:52 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$136

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 4/21

5:46 pm-8:35 am

1 stop12h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/26

1:34 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$141

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 4/24

2:34 pm-6:33 am

1 stop13h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

7:41 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$147

PhoenixChicago

PHX - MDW

PHXMDW

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 4/21

10:16 am-3:41 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/29

12:19 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

$153

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 4/28

1:04 am-6:30 am

Nonstop3h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

8:35 am-10:31 am

Nonstop3h 56m

$174

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/10

11:05 am-4:40 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

9:25 am-11:31 am

Nonstop4h 06m

$179

PhoenixChicago

PHX - MDW

PHXMDW

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/10

5:15 am-10:30 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/21

5:35 am-7:20 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$198

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-6:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

7:19 pm-8:49 am

1 stop15h 30m

$216

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 9/11

10:54 am-11:00 am

1 stop22h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

11:49 am-11:16 am

1 stop25h 27m

$245

PhoenixChicago

PHX - ORD

PHXORD

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/6

12:45 am-8:24 am

1 stop5h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

5:40 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$247

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Mesa to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mesa to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Mesa to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Mesa to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Mesa to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mesa to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mesa to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Mesa to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MS9 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Mesa to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Mesa to Chicago as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Mesa to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Mesa to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Mesa to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Mesa to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Mesa to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

The most flights from MS9 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Mesa to Chicago. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Mesa to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $81 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $82 and United Airlines from $90 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Mesa to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Mesa to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Mesa to Chicago are Japan Airlines (98%), Cathay Pacific (97%) and Brussels Airlines (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mesa to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $77. While the most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $141 on average our data indicates $1,469 when flying from Mesa to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Mesa to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Mesa to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Mesa to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mesa to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Mesa to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mesa to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Mesa to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Mesa to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Mesa to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Mesa to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Mesa to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$61Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$139Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$163Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$189Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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