Arkansas

$89+ 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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — XNA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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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 May 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Tue 6/1611:53 am
ORD
-
MEM
Nonstop1h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 6/176:10 am
MEM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$176
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/169:40 pm
MDW
-
MEM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Wed 6/175:20 am
MEM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/244:04 pm
ORD
-
MEM
Nonstop1h 59m
American Airlines
Wed 7/86:20 am
MEM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 6/105:20 pm
MDW
-
MEM
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Wed 6/173:35 pm
MEM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2411:05 am
MDW
-
MEM
1 stop4h 27m
Delta
Wed 7/85:15 am
MEM
-
MDW
1 stop4h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/14$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/165:30 am
ORD
-
MEM
1 stop5h 07m
Delta
Wed 6/178:27 am
MEM
-
ORD
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/26:00 am
MDW
-
MEM
1 stop4h 59m
Frontier
Tue 6/912:09 pm
MEM
-
MDW
1 stop10h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/169:20 pm
ORD
-
MEM
Nonstop2h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 6/177:25 am
MEM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Wed 6/172:35 pm
MDW
-
MEM
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Wed 6/244:15 pm
MEM
-
MDW
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17$207
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Mon 6/810:30 pm
ORD
-
MEM
Nonstop1h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 6/105:48 pm
MEM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$208
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Mon 6/89:25 pm
MDW
-
MEM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Wed 6/104:15 pm
MEM
-
MDW
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Thu 5/286:00 am
MDW
-
MEM
1 stop4h 59m
Frontier
Thu 6/1111:51 am
MEM
-
MDW
1 stop10h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14$220

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 May 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$176
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$310

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Little Rock flight deals.
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From Illinois to Arkansas
One-way flight from Illinois to Arkansas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Arkansas.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Arkansas.

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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 May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Arkansas that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/16

9:20 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Memphis

Wed 6/17

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$206
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/8

9:25 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Memphis

Wed 6/10

5:20 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$208

St. LouisFayetteville

STL - XNA

STLXNA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/13

7:38 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 07m

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Sun 6/21

2:35 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop28h 18m

$223

MolineMemphis

MLI - MEM

MLIMEM

Moline Quad-City

Tue 6/30

5:17 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Memphis

Tue 7/7

5:15 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 07m

$261

MolineMemphis

MLI - MEM

MLIMEM

Moline Quad-City

Wed 8/19

11:08 am-4:56 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Memphis

Sat 8/22

5:37 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$261

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/17

9:40 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Memphis

Sun 6/21

5:10 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$264

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/16

3:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Memphis

Wed 6/17

8:25 am-3:10 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$267

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/27

7:25 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Memphis

Wed 6/10

5:20 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$268

ChicagoFayetteville

ORD - XNA

ORDXNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

8:40 am-10:39 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Sun 6/28

6:36 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$269

MolineMemphis

MLI - MEM

MLIMEM

Moline Quad-City

Sat 7/4

11:16 am-3:32 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Memphis

Fri 7/10

5:57 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$275

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Arkansas

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to Arkansas?

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Illinois to Arkansas. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Arkansas (average of $143). Flying from Illinois to Arkansas in January is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 May 18, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Arkansas at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 May 16, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Arkansas flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 Illinois 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 May 18, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 40m. The distance from Illinois to Arkansas is about 481 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $468. Users have also found prices from $481 and $509 on ANA and Korean Air, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Arkansas (average of $143). Flying from Illinois to Arkansas in January is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 May 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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