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$81+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Arkansas

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — XNA
ene. 15 — ene. 221
jue. 1/15
jue. 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Arkansas

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Arkansas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Arkansas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
lun. 12/296:35 pmORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 08mAmerican Airlines
dom. 1/2510:48 amXNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$229
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/186:12 amMDW - MEM
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
dom. 12/214:18 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$238
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/186:00 amORD - MEM
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
dom. 12/214:18 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
jue. 12/256:12 amMDW - MEM
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
jue. 1/14:18 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
lun. 12/299:20 amORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
vie. 1/29:59 amXNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
sáb. 12/277:10 amORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 11mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/2412:54 pmXNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$264
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/255:00 amMDW - LIT
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
dom. 12/287:40 pmLIT - MDW
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
dom. 12/2111:48 amORD - XNA
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
dom. 1/46:54 pmXNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
jue. 12/2512:54 pmORD - XNA
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/305:30 amXNA - ORD
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
sáb. 12/206:42 pmORD - LIT
Nonstop2h 13mAmerican Airlines
jue. 1/15:42 pmLIT - ORD
Nonstop2h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
lun. 12/298:20 pmORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
vie. 1/26:28 pmXNA - ORD
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
jue. 12/258:45 amORD - LIT
Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/297:45 amLIT - ORD
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$280

Find flight deals from Chicago to Arkansas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Arkansas flight deals. Data was last updated diciembre 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$163
(Frontier)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$341

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Arkansas 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 diciembre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Arkansas that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Arkansas

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 1/1

6:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Memphis

jue. 1/8

5:55 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$163

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/17

7:55 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Memphis

dom. 1/18

7:30 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$189

ChicagoLittle Rock

ORD - LIT

ORDLIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/28

6:53 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Little Rock

dom. 3/1

7:22 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$209

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/17

1:55 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Memphis

dom. 1/18

5:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$209

ChicagoLittle Rock

ORD - LIT

ORDLIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/6

8:45 am-11:02 am

Nonstop2h 17m

Little Rock

sáb. 1/10

7:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$209

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/17

6:15 am-11:43 am

1 stop5h 28m

Memphis

mar. 1/20

12:23 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$209

ChicagoFayetteville

ORD - XNA

ORDXNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/6

8:12 am-10:16 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

dom. 1/11

10:48 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$209

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

sáb. 1/17

11:21 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Memphis

dom. 1/18

6:10 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$209

ChicagoFayetteville

ORD - XNA

ORDXNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/12

12:40 pm-2:42 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

dom. 2/15

11:27 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$209

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 2/4

8:45 am-10:54 am

Nonstop2h 09m

Memphis

sáb. 2/14

7:30 am-9:26 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$210

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Arkansas

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Arkansas (average of $96). Flying from Chicago to Arkansas in April is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 AR?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Arkansas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 16, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Arkansas, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Arkansas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Arkansas flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Arkansas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Arkansas. 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 Arkansas. Reviews last updated diciembre 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Arkansas to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Arkansas. 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 Arkansas?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Arkansas can take about 1h 59m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $189. There are 492 mi between Chicago and Arkansas. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $408 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $422 and Air Canada from $436 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Chicago to Arkansas is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Memphis. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Memphis or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas.

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

    Consider Japan Airlines (83%), Aer Lingus (80%) or Qatar Airways (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Arkansas.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Arkansas?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Arkansas is generally $268, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $133. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Memphis), you can expect to pay $189 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Arkansas (average of $96). Flying from Chicago to Arkansas in April is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Arkansas

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Arkansas. 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 diciembre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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