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$64+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — XNA
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Arkansas

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Arkansas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Arkansas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/3112:45 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/17:30 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Mon 12/298:20 pmORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/254:48 pmXNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:00 amORD - MEM
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Thu 12/254:18 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$212
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/258:20 pmORD - LIT
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:45 amLIT - ORD
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$225
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/319:20 amORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/37:45 amXNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/243:10 pmORD - LIT
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/27:03 amLIT - ORD
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/319:18 amORD - MEM
Nonstop2h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/296:35 pmORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:13 amXNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/308:00 pmORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/29:59 amXNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$238
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/256:00 amORD - MEM
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Sun 12/284:18 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/307:10 amORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:54 pmXNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Fri 12/268:00 pmORD - XNA
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/287:45 amXNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$249

Find flight deals from Illinois to Arkansas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Arkansas flight deals. Data was last updated December 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$163
(Frontier)

One-way from

$64
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 December 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Arkansas that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Arkansas

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

10:07 pm-2:04 pm

1 stop15h 57m

Memphis

Fri 1/16

11:44 am-2:39 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$182

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

8:20 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Memphis

Sun 1/18

3:05 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$189

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

3:15 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Memphis

Tue 1/20

6:40 am-8:48 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$189

ChicagoLittle Rock

ORD - LIT

ORDLIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

8:45 am-11:02 am

Nonstop2h 17m

Little Rock

Fri 1/16

11:37 am-1:37 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$209

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

5:31 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Memphis

Sun 1/18

6:10 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$209

ChicagoLittle Rock

ORD - LIT

ORDLIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

8:45 am-11:02 am

Nonstop2h 17m

Little Rock

Sat 2/14

7:45 am-9:48 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$209

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Memphis

Tue 1/20

5:22 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$209

ChicagoFayetteville

ORD - XNA

ORDXNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

8:20 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Mon 1/12

8:12 am-10:11 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$209

ChicagoLittle Rock

ORD - LIT

ORDLIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

7:55 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Little Rock

Mon 2/23

11:27 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$209

ChicagoLittle Rock

ORD - LIT

ORDLIT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

8:05 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Little Rock

Mon 1/12

7:45 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$209

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Arkansas

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Arkansas (average of $96). Flying from Illinois to Arkansas in January is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 AR?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 December 10, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Arkansas in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois 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.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Arkansas

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Arkansas. 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 December 10, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USAR are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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 December 10, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Illinois to Arkansas have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
11,048 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 Illinois 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 Illinois to Arkansas?

    Departing from Illinois to Arkansas will take you 1h 50m. The distance from Illinois to Arkansas is about 481 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $95. Users have also found prices from $109 and $130 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Arkansas (average of $96). Flying from Illinois to Arkansas in January is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 Illinois to Arkansas

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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