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$160+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Alaska

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ANC
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Alaska

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Alaska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/37:00 am
STL
-
ANC
1 stop17h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/106:09 pm
ANC
-
STL
1 stop16h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2411:25 am
STL
-
ANC
2 stops14h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 3/3111:47 pm
ANC
-
STL
2 stops13h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$331
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/109:30 am
ORD
-
ANC
Nonstop6h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/209:08 pm
ANC
-
ORD
Nonstop6h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$339
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:00 am
ORD
-
ANC
1 stop15h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/1111:24 pm
ANC
-
ORD
Nonstop6h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 5/227:59 pm
ORD
-
ANC
1 stop19h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/311:23 pm
ANC
-
ORD
Nonstop6h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$346
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:30 am
ORD
-
ANC
Nonstop6h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/131:30 am
ANC
-
ORD
1 stop19h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 5/193:43 pm
ORD
-
ANC
2 stops20h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 6/411:23 pm
ANC
-
ORD
Nonstop6h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$352
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 5/153:43 pm
ORD
-
ANC
1 stop24h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/2411:23 pm
ANC
-
ORD
Nonstop6h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 5/178:20 am
ORD
-
ANC
Nonstop6h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/311:23 pm
ANC
-
ORD
Nonstop6h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$356
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/309:30 am
ORD
-
ANC
1 stop18h 03m
Delta
Tue 6/910:00 pm
ANC
-
ORD
1 stop8h 24m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/109:30 am
MDW
-
ANC
1 stop12h 21m
Delta
Thu 3/199:15 pm
ANC
-
MDW
1 stop18h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$359
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/55:29 pm
ORD
-
FAI
1 stop10h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/115:51 am
FAI
-
ORD
1 stop15h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$359

Find flight deals from Illinois to Alaska

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Alaska flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$171
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$459

Good round-trip deal

$419 or less

Good one-way deal

$232 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Alaska 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Alaska that are best for you.

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Return

Price

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

10:00 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop6h 45m

Anchorage

Thu 7/16

11:24 pm-8:40 am

Nonstop6h 16m

$339

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/2

7:20 am-10:09 am

1 stop29h 49m

Anchorage

Thu 7/9

9:22 pm-6:40 am

Nonstop6h 18m

$352

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

12:40 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Anchorage

Fri 6/12

6:10 am-7:43 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$359

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/13

2:55 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop12h 01m

Anchorage

Tue 6/16

12:55 am-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$359

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/15

8:55 am-8:58 pm

1 stop15h 03m

Anchorage

Sun 6/21

1:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$359

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

5:29 pm-1:09 am

1 stop10h 40m

Anchorage

Sun 3/22

9:21 am-6:39 am

1 stop18h 18m

$359

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/26

2:55 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop12h 01m

Anchorage

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-5:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$359

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/19

8:55 am-6:51 pm

1 stop12h 56m

Anchorage

Mon 3/23

6:15 am-11:52 pm

1 stop14h 37m

$359

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/28

7:00 am-11:56 pm

1 stop19h 56m

Anchorage

Thu 8/20

10:00 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop17h 41m

$359

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

6:00 pm-1:35 am

1 stop10h 35m

Anchorage

Fri 6/5

10:00 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop15h 36m

$359

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Alaska

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Alaska (average of $198). Flying from Illinois to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $419). 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 AK?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Alaska. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to Alaska is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Alaska

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alaska. 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 Alaska. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Alaska, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,830 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Alaska. 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 Illinois to Alaska?

    United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from Illinois to Alaska in just under 6h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 40m. Illinois and Alaska are separated by a distance of 2837 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $106. Users have also found prices from $160 and $170 on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Alaska (average of $198). Flying from Illinois to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $419). 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 Alaska

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Alaska. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$187Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$347Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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