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$19+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Alabama

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ORD — BHM
Nov 22 — Nov 291
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Alabama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Alabama flight deals. Data was last updated October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$82
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$19
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$480

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
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From Illinois to Alabama
One-way flight from Illinois to Alabama
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Alabama.
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Alabama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Alabama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 23, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/25:20 amMDW - ATL
Nonstop2h 09mFrontier
Mon 11/109:08 pmATL - MDW
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$82
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/25:11 amORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Mon 11/1010:59 pmATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$82
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 10/315:11 amORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Mon 11/33:37 pmATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$83
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Mon 11/106:15 amMDW - ATL
Nonstop2h 14mFrontier
Thu 11/135:40 pmATL - MDW
Nonstop1h 59mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$84
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:11 amORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/123:36 pmATL - ORD
1 stop5h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$84
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 12/22:49 pmMDW - ATL
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Fri 12/59:10 pmATL - MDW
Nonstop2h 02mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$85
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 12/56:11 amORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Sat 12/69:10 pmATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mFrontier
Deal found 10/22$85
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Wed 11/125:10 amORD - ATL
1 stop8h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/155:25 pmATL - ORD
1 stop8h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/23$86
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/42:31 pmORD - ATL
1 stop5h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/109:26 amATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$87
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:14 amMDW - ATL
Nonstop2h 18mFrontier
Thu 12/254:38 pmATL - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mFrontier
Deal found 10/21$88
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Tue 11/42:31 pmORD - ATL
1 stop5h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/53:36 pmATL - ORD
1 stop9h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$88
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 10/306:20 amMDW - ATL
Nonstop2h 09mFrontier
Wed 11/1211:43 amATL - MDW
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$89

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Alabama that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

6:00 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/17

9:09 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$88

ChicagoAtlanta

MDW - ATL

MDWATL

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/13

9:55 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 1/20

3:45 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$111

St. LouisAtlanta

STL - ATL

STLATL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 12/12

10:42 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 12/14

10:46 pm-8:59 am

1 stop11h 13m

$117

St. LouisAtlanta

STL - ATL

STLATL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 12/5

10:42 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 12/7

7:20 am-10:14 am

1 stop27h 54m

$117

St. LouisAtlanta

STL - ATL

STLATL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 11/2

11:27 am-2:07 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 11/5

12:15 pm-9:07 am

1 stop21h 52m

$123

St. LouisAtlanta

STL - ATL

STLATL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/13

11:07 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 11/16

8:00 pm-9:07 am

1 stop14h 07m

$134

St. LouisAtlanta

STL - ATL

STLATL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/11

2:57 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 12/14

8:55 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 52m

$135

ChicagoAtlanta

MDW - ATL

MDWATL

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/11

5:25 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 2/15

2:30 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$137

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

7:10 am-10:23 am

Nonstop2h 13m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/19

8:05 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$137

ChicagoAtlanta

ORD - ATL

ORDATL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

5:50 am-9:02 am

Nonstop2h 12m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 1/18

3:30 pm-4:39 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$137

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Alabama

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Alabama

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Alabama (average of $157). Flying from Illinois to Alabama in April is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 IL to AL?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 October 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Alabama in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Alabama. Price data was last updated on October 19, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Alabama flight should consider departing on Monday mornings 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 Illinois to Alabama

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 October 23, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USAL are scheduled on a Wednesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 October 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Illinois to Alabama. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Alabama?

    Airlines like Frontier, Southwest, and Delta fly from Illinois to Alabama in about 1h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Illinois and Alabama is about 591 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $48. United Airlines flights start at $50 while deals on Delta start at $89 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Alabama (average of $157). Flying from Illinois to Alabama in April is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Alabama

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$97Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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