Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Phoenix (PWK–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Phoenix
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,440 mi 3h 15m nonstop -2h behind 23 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and PHX, connecting options are available through 23 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to PHX.
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One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
183
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWK → PHX
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
PHX → PWK
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Other ways to reach Phoenix from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Metric PWK→PHX ORD→PHX MDW→PHX
Distance from PWK 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 10 4
Weekly flights 1 305 120
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 16m 3h 3m
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · PHX: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 4:00 PM in Phoenix.
Distance & Flight Time
1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m.
Getting from PHX

PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.

Phoenix Climate

Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.

Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.

PWK–PHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Phoenix route.
Route details
Distance1,440 mi / 2,317 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to PHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport take approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,440 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to PHX. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, COS, LAS, SLC, PSP, HOU, BZN, DAL, CLT, YYZ, BUF, AUS, YYC, SFO, IAD, RIC, PBI, PHL, MCO, CUN, MIA, FLL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from PHX to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PWK to PHX

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to PHX ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,440 miles (2,317 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).