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$396+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Alexandria, LA (AEX)

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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AEX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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$396
(Delta)
From Illinois to Alexandria
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Alexandria. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/224:10 pmBMI - AEX
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Tue 7/294:50 pmAEX - BMI
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Deal found 6/11$396
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/810:30 amMDW - AEX
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Tue 7/156:09 amAEX - MDW
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/10$436
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/811:20 amORD - AEX
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Tue 7/154:50 pmAEX - ORD
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/10$436
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/226:00 amMLI - AEX
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Sun 8/245:05 pmAEX - MLI
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/10$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/255:08 pmORD - AEX
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/16:30 pmAEX - ORD
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2211:21 amMLI - AEX
2 stops11h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/2410:10 amAEX - MLI
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$442
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 6/166:00 amSTL - AEX
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Thu 6/194:51 pmAEX - STL
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Deal found 6/12$530
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/155:55 pmSTL - AEX
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/176:25 pmAEX - STL
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$741
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/126:36 pmSPI - AEX
2 stops15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/196:30 pmAEX - SPI
2 stops18h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$789

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Alexandria 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Alexandria that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Alexandria

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Depart

Return

Price

BloomingtonAlexandria

BMI - AEX

BMIAEX

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 7/22

4:10 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Alexandria

Tue 7/29

4:50 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$396

ChicagoAlexandria

MDW - AEX

MDWAEX

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/8

10:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Alexandria

Tue 7/15

6:09 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 49m

$436

ChicagoAlexandria

ORD - AEX

ORDAEX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/8

11:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Alexandria

Tue 7/15

4:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$436

MolineAlexandria

MLI - AEX

MLIAEX

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 08m

Alexandria

Sun 8/24

5:05 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$436

ChicagoAlexandria

ORD - AEX

ORDAEX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/25

5:08 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Alexandria

Fri 8/1

6:30 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 29m

$438

MolineAlexandria

MLI - AEX

MLIAEX

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/22

11:21 am-10:58 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Alexandria

Sun 8/24

10:10 am-4:54 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$442

St. LouisAlexandria

STL - AEX

STLAEX

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/16

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

Alexandria

Thu 6/19

4:51 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$530

St. LouisAlexandria

STL - AEX

STLAEX

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/15

5:55 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Alexandria

Tue 6/17

6:25 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$741

SpringfieldAlexandria

SPI - AEX

SPIAEX

Springfield Capital

Sat 7/12

6:36 pm-10:31 am

2 stops15h 55m

Alexandria

Sat 7/19

6:30 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops18h 14m

$789

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Alexandria

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Alexandria, Louisiana?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Alexandria, Louisiana (average of $478). Flying from Illinois to Alexandria, Louisiana in July is currently the most expensive (average of $638). 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.

Rainfall in Alexandria by month

Plan your trip to Alexandria by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alexandria, Louisiana ranges from 3.2 - 6.4 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Alexandria, Louisiana when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Alexandria by month

Plan your trip to Alexandria by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alexandria, Louisiana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alexandria

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alexandria. 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 Alexandria. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Alexandria, see what other customers have to say about Delta and American 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Alexandria. 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 into for flights to Alexandria from Illinois?

    Most people fly into Alexandria (AEX) if they book a flight to Alexandria from Illinois. Alexandria is conveniently located just 5.8 mi from Alexandria’s city center.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Alexandria, Louisiana?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Alexandria, Louisiana are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Alexandria, Chicago Midway - Alexandria and Moline Quad-City - Alexandria.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Alexandria 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 Alexandria, Louisiana?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Alexandria, Louisiana (average of $478). Flying from Illinois to Alexandria, Louisiana in July is currently the most expensive (average of $638). 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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