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Cheap flights from Helena (HLN) to Chicago (CHI) from $444

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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May 25 — Jun 11
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Cheap flight deals from Helena to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helena (HLN) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 20, 2024.

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August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$602

Round-trip from

$223
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Helena to Chicago?

Users have found that leaving on a Thursday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 15% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Helena to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Helena in January are about $768 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $290.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Helena to Chicago (HLN - CHI)?

It’s optimal to fly from Helena to Chicago at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Helena to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between Helena and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,621,518 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Alaska Airlines flights heading from Helena to Chicago. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 6/47:00 amHLN - ORD
1 stop6h 50mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/137:22 pmORD - HLN
1 stop29h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$444
Tue 6/47:00 amHLN - ORD
2 stops22h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/139:22 pmORD - HLN
1 stop27h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$449
Fri 8/303:44 pmHLN - ORD
2 stops12h 46mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/26:00 amORD - HLN
1 stop18h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$459
Fri 8/303:44 pmHLN - ORD
2 stops12h 46mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/27:00 amORD - HLN
2 stops33h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$501
Tue 6/47:00 amHLN - ORD
2 stops22h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/138:00 amORD - HLN
2 stops16h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$533

Cheap Delta flights from Helena to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Helena and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,621,518 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Delta flights from Helena to Chicago. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Thu 9/121:04 pmHLN - ORD
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Sun 9/157:15 amORD - HLN
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/19$448
Sat 8/245:55 amHLN - MDW
2 stops11h 11mDelta
Tue 8/2710:11 amMDW - HLN
2 stops13h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/19$473
Fri 8/305:55 amHLN - MDW
2 stops11h 11mDelta
Mon 9/21:10 pmMDW - HLN
2 stops10h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/19$1,038
Thu 9/125:55 amHLN - MDW
2 stops11h 10mDelta
Sun 9/151:10 pmMDW - HLN
2 stops10h 25mDelta
Deal found 5/19$1,218

Cheap Helena to Chicago flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Helena to Chicago specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,621,518 searches. Prices were last updated on May 20, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Helena to Chicago in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 6/47:00 amHLN - ORD
1 stop6h 50mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/137:22 pmORD - HLN
1 stop29h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$444
Tue 6/47:00 amHLN - ORD
2 stops22h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/139:22 pmORD - HLN
1 stop27h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$449
Tue 6/47:00 amHLN - ORD
2 stops22h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/138:00 amORD - HLN
2 stops16h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$533
Wed 5/225:50 amHLN - MDW
2 stops11h 17mDelta
Sun 5/2611:01 amMDW - HLN
2 stops12h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/18$1,238

Helena to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Helena and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,621,518 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Helena to Chicago in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 6/47:00 amHLN - ORD
1 stop6h 50mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/137:22 pmORD - HLN
1 stop29h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$444
Thu 9/121:04 pmHLN - ORD
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Sun 9/157:15 amORD - HLN
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/19$448
Tue 6/47:00 amHLN - ORD
2 stops22h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/139:22 pmORD - HLN
1 stop27h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$449
Fri 8/302:26 pmHLN - ORD
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/27:10 amORD - HLN
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$457
Fri 8/303:44 pmHLN - ORD
2 stops12h 46mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/26:00 amORD - HLN
1 stop18h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$459
Sat 8/245:55 amHLN - MDW
2 stops11h 11mDelta
Tue 8/2710:11 amMDW - HLN
2 stops13h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/19$473
Fri 8/303:44 pmHLN - ORD
2 stops12h 46mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/27:00 amORD - HLN
2 stops33h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$501
Tue 6/47:00 amHLN - ORD
2 stops22h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/138:00 amORD - HLN
2 stops16h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/19$533
Thu 9/122:26 pmHLN - ORD
2 stops16h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/155:15 amORD - HLN
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/19$594

Find flights from Helena to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Helena 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 2,621,518 searches. Data last updated May 20, 2024.

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$444 - $594

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Price

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Tue 6/4

1 stop6h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/13

1 stop29h 37m

$444

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Thu 9/12

1 stop7h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/15

1 stop6h 21m

$448

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Tue 6/4

2 stops22h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/13

1 stop27h 37m

$449

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Fri 8/30

1 stop7h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

1 stop7h 30m

$457

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Fri 8/30

2 stops12h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

1 stop18h 54m

$459

HelenaChicago Midway

HLN - MDW

HLNMDW

Helena

Sat 8/24

2 stops11h 11m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/27

2 stops13h 19m

$473

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Fri 8/30

2 stops12h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

2 stops33h 01m

$501

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Tue 6/4

2 stops22h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/13

2 stops16h 59m

$533

HelenaChicago O'Hare Intl

HLN - ORD

HLNORD

Helena

Thu 9/12

2 stops16h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/15

1 stop9h 25m

$594

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Deals found on 5/19

When is the cheapest time to fly from Helena to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Helena to Chicago. Price data was last updated on May 19, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Helena to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip from Helena to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Helena to Chicago is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $484. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to Chicago (average of $244). Flying from Helena to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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.

January

$248

February

$244

March

$280

April

$258

May

$278

June

$342

July

$327

August

$274

September

$258

October

$248

November

$270

December

$248

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

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

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °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 May 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Helena to Chicago, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,166 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,166 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,166 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,166 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,894 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,166 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Helena to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Helena to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Helena (HLN) if they book a flight from Helena to Chicago. On average, Helena has 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 2 airlines. Helena is conveniently located just 2.7 mi from Helena’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Helena to Chicago for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Helena to Chicago for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $444, but on average you can expect to pay $627.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Helena to Chicago round-trip?

    Alaska Airlines, at $444, was found to be the cheapest airline from Helena to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does HLN to ORD mean?

    Helena Airport is HLN and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Helena to Chicago that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Helena to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Helena to Chicago with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Helena to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helena 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Helena to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Helena to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Helena to Chicago?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Helena to Chicago flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Helena to Chicago flight deals updated?

    The Helena to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/19.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Helena to Chicago

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DeltaCheapest$272Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$378Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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