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$45+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Alabama

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CHI — BHM
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Alabama

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Alabama
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This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/85:05 am
ORD
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ATL
Nonstop2h 13m
Frontier
Wed 4/89:15 pm
ATL
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$81
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 4/72:56 pm
MDW
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ATL
Nonstop2h 06m
Frontier
Wed 4/89:15 pm
ATL
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$82
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 4/75:05 am
ORD
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 13m
Frontier
Wed 4/89:15 pm
ATL
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$82
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:00 am
MDW
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Wed 5/139:00 pm
ATL
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 4/189:16 am
ORD
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/257:56 pm
ATL
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Wed 4/82:56 pm
MDW
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 06m
Frontier
Thu 4/166:26 pm
ATL
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$84
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/74:34 pm
ORD
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/309:12 am
ATL
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$84
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sun 5/106:00 am
MDW
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Wed 5/139:00 pm
ATL
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$85
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 5/106:50 am
ORD
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ATL
Nonstop2h 39m
Frontier
Wed 5/136:35 am
ATL
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$85
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 4/146:10 am
MDW
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 15m
Frontier
Wed 4/159:10 pm
ATL
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$86
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/1411:07 am
ORD
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Sat 4/1810:10 am
ATL
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$86
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/146:10 am
MDW
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 15m
Frontier
Tue 4/219:10 pm
ATL
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$87

Find flight deals from Chicago to Alabama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Alabama flight deals. Data was last updated March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$81
(Super.com)

One-way from

$45
(eDestinos)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$598

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Alabama 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 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Alabama that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

7:10 am-10:11 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/14

9:15 pm-10:21 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$211

ChicagoAtlanta

MDW - ATL

MDWATL

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/12

2:35 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/13

10:10 am-3:45 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$212

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

8:10 am-11:08 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 5/10

7:30 am-8:39 am

Nonstop2h 09m

$217

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

11:55 am-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/22

6:05 am-11:10 am

1 stop6h 05m

$222

ChicagoAtlanta

MDW - ATL

MDWATL

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/6

10:10 am-4:55 pm

2 stops5h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/13

10:10 am-3:45 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$227

ChicagoAtlanta

MDW - ATL

MDWATL

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/18

12:05 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 4/24

5:20 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$227

ChicagoAtlanta

MDW - ATL

MDWATL

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

10:25 am-5:50 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/28

1:10 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$232

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

11:55 am-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/22

6:05 am-12:50 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$234

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

6:59 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 16m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 4/19

8:15 am-9:34 am

Nonstop2h 19m

$237

ChicagoAtlanta

MDW - ATL

MDWATL

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/18

7:25 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 4/20

7:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Alabama

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Alabama from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Alabama

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Alabama (average of $162). Flying from Chicago to Alabama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 CHI to AL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Alabama. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Alabama in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Alabama. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Alabama flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons 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 Chicago to Alabama

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Alabama. 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 22, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to USAL are scheduled on a Friday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Alabama?

Reviews of airlines servicing Alabama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alabama. 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 Alabama. Reviews last updated March 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Alabama by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,489 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Alabama?

    Departing from Chicago to Alabama will take you 2h 01m. Airlines will cover a distance of 606 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $59 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $105 and American Airlines from $124 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Chicago to Alabama consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Chicago Midway - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Pensacola as they are the most popular.

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

    Before booking your flight to Alabama from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (80%), American Airlines (72%), Envoy Air( 72%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Alabama?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Alabama? While on average our users pay $389, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson), is priced around $72.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Alabama 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 Chicago to Alabama?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Alabama (average of $162). Flying from Chicago to Alabama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Alabama

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Alabama. 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 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$269Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$269Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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