Cheap flights from Chicago to Philadelphia
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Philadelphia and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $180 | FrontierNonstop3 hrSat, Aug 15 — Mon, Aug 17 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $180 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $82 | FrontierNonstop3 hrSat, Aug 15 | The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $82 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $301 | FrontierNonstop3 hrThu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $301 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $408 | FrontierNonstop3 hrSat, Aug 15 — Mon, Aug 17 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is currently $408 |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 55 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Philadelphia takes 1 hr 55 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Chicago to Philadelphia per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Philadelphia is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
| January Cheapest | Typical prices: $90–245 |
|---|---|
| March Most expensive | Typical prices: $185–290 |
Popular airlines from Chicago to Philadelphia
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to Philadelphia in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- AmericanNonstopfrom $250Typical price: $175–39564 weekly nonstop flightsORD - PHLEvery day877 weekly connecting flightsORD - PHLEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $247Typical price: $175–41545 weekly nonstop flightsORD - PHLEvery day44 weekly connecting flightsORD - PHLEvery day
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $267Typical price: $185–41034 weekly nonstop flightsMDW - PHLEvery day431 weekly connecting flightsMDW - PHLEvery day
- Deltafrom $267Typical price: $215–500468 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - PHLEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $180Typical price: $125–2855 weekly nonstop flightsORD - PHLEvery Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun57 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - PHLEvery day
- JetBluefrom $279Typical price: $415–85027 weekly connecting flightsORD - PHLEvery day
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ChicagoUnited States27 min16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 25 min75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 58 min165 mi
Popular airports near Philadelphia
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Philadelphia center and popularity with travelers.
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)PhiladelphiaUnited States20 min7 mi
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)New YorkUnited States1 hr 54 min87 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)NewarkUnited States1 hr 27 min73 mi
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA)New YorkUnited States1 hr 58 min88 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Philadelphia
The cheapest flights from Chicago to Philadelphia are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $90 to $245.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $82.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $250, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 9.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $247, flying from Sep 5 to Sep 6.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $267, flying from Sep 5 to Sep 6.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $267, flying from Sep 5 to Sep 6.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $180, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $279, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 14.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia starts at $180 from Sat, Aug 15 to Mon, Aug 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $82 and departs on Sat, Aug 15.
1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's peak travel season is May–Aug. Big events include the New Year's Day Mummers Parade, with costumes and bands; the Philadelphia Flower Show (Mar), a renowned horticultural event founded in 1829; the Welcome America festival, which features concerts and fireworks (Jun–Jul); the multi-week Fringe Festival (Sep), with dance, theater and music performances throughout the city; and the Philadelphia Marathon (Nov).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Philadelphia.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Philadelphia really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Philadelphia.
In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 64 nonstop flights and 877 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Philadelphia are:
In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 64 nonstop flights and 877 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Philadelphia are:
- United offers 45 nonstop flights and 44 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
- Southwest offers 34 nonstop flights and 431 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
- Delta offers 468 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
- Frontier offers 5 nonstop flights and 57 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
- JetBlue offers 27 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Philadelphia recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $82.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $250, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 9.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $247, flying from Sep 5 to Sep 6.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $267, flying from Sep 5 to Sep 6.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $267, flying from Sep 5 to Sep 6.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $180, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is $279, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 14.
Southwest, American, United and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Philadelphia.
- There are 64 American direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 45 United direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 5 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Philadelphia at price $301 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.
Southwest, American, United and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Philadelphia.
- There are 64 American direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 45 United direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 5 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Philadelphia start at $180 from Sat, Aug 15 to Mon, Aug 17 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Philadelphia, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Philadelphia start at $408 from Sat, Aug 15 to Mon, Aug 17 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Philadelphia start at $180 from Sat, Aug 15 to Mon, Aug 17.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Philadelphia, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Philadelphia starts at $301 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Philadelphia at price $301 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Philadelphia, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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