Cheap flights from El Paso to Chicago
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 El Paso to Chicago and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $252 | Frontier1 stop9 hrSat, Aug 15 — Mon, Aug 17 | The cheapest round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago is currently $252 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $123 | Frontier1 stop9 hrWed, Aug 5 | The cheapest one-way flight from El Paso to Chicago is currently $123 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $364 | SouthwestNonstop3 hrSat, Aug 29 — Mon, Aug 31 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago is currently $364 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $377 | Frontier1 stop8 hrSat, Jun 27 — Mon, Jun 29 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from El Paso to Chicago is currently $377 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $510 | Frontier1 stop9 hrSat, Aug 15 — Mon, Aug 17 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago is currently $510 |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 55 min | The fastest nonstop flight from El Paso to Chicago takes 2 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 El Paso to Chicago per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Chicago is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| October Cheapest | Typical prices: $145–290 |
|---|---|
| June Most expensive | Typical prices: $285–425 |
Popular airlines from El Paso to Chicago
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 El Paso to Chicago 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.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $364Typical price: $300–5507 weekly nonstop flightsELP - MDWEvery day2546 weekly connecting flightsELP - MDWEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $364Typical price: $305–5907 weekly nonstop flightsELP - ORDEvery day682 weekly connecting flightsELP - ORDEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $364Typical price: $295–6107 weekly nonstop flightsELP - ORDEvery day419 weekly connecting flightsELP - ORDEvery day
- Deltafrom $384Typical price: $365–89068 weekly connecting flightsELP - MDW, ORDEvery day
- Frontierfrom $252Typical price: $205–48042 weekly connecting flightsELP - MDW, ORDEvery day
- Alaskafrom $673Typical price: $610–1,25021 weekly connecting flightsELP - ORDEvery day
Popular airports near El Paso
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from El Paso center and popularity with travelers.
- El Paso International Airport (ELP)El PasoUnited States15 min7 mi
- Ciudad Juárez International Airport (CJS)Ciudad JuárezMexico37 min9 mi
- Grant County Airport (SVC)Silver CityUnited States2 hr 9 min114 mi
- Cavern City Airport (CNM)CarlsbadUnited States2 hr 32 min135 mi
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
Frequently asked questions about flying from El Paso to Chicago
The cheapest flights from El Paso to Chicago are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $145 to $290.
The cheapest round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $252. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $123.
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 Southwest flight from El Paso to Chicago is $364, flying from Aug 29 to Aug 31.
- The cheapest American flight from El Paso to Chicago is $364, flying from Sep 12 to Sep 14.
- The cheapest United flight from El Paso to Chicago is $364, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 24.
- The cheapest Delta flight from El Paso to Chicago is $384, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 24.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from El Paso to Chicago is $252, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from El Paso to Chicago is $673, flying from Aug 7 to Aug 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago starts at $252 from Sat, Aug 15 to Mon, Aug 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $123 and departs on Wed, Aug 5.
2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from El Paso to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from El Paso to Chicago.
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 El Paso to Chicago 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 El Paso to Chicago.
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 2,546 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Other popular airlines flying from El Paso to Chicago are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 2,546 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Other popular airlines flying from El Paso to Chicago are:
- American offers 7 nonstop flights and 682 connecting flights per week. American flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- United offers 7 nonstop flights and 419 connecting flights per week. United flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Delta offers 68 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Frontier offers 42 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
The cheapest round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $252. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $123.
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 Southwest flight from El Paso to Chicago is $364, flying from Aug 29 to Aug 31.
- The cheapest American flight from El Paso to Chicago is $364, flying from Sep 12 to Sep 14.
- The cheapest United flight from El Paso to Chicago is $364, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 24.
- The cheapest Delta flight from El Paso to Chicago is $384, flying from Aug 22 to Aug 24.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from El Paso to Chicago is $252, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from El Paso to Chicago is $673, flying from Aug 7 to Aug 10.
Southwest, American and United fly direct from El Paso to Chicago.
- There are 7 Southwest direct flights from El Paso to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 American direct flights from El Paso to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 United direct flights from El Paso to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between El Paso and Chicago at price $377 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.
Southwest, American and United fly direct from El Paso to Chicago.
- There are 7 Southwest direct flights from El Paso to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 American direct flights from El Paso to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 United direct flights from El Paso to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from El Paso to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between El Paso and Chicago start at $364 from Sat, Aug 29 to Mon, Aug 31 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from El Paso to Chicago, 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 El Paso and Chicago start at $510 from Sat, Aug 15 to Mon, Aug 17 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between El Paso and Chicago start at $252 from Sat, Aug 15 to Mon, Aug 17.
To book business class trips from El Paso to Chicago, 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 El Paso and Chicago starts at $377 from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between El Paso and Chicago at price $377 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from El Paso to Chicago, 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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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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