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$68+ Cheap flights from Saint Paul, MN to Chicago (CHI)

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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CHI
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Saint Paul to Chicago are usually found in December or September, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Saint Paul to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Saint Paul to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Saint Paul to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/287:05 am
MSP
-
MDW
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Tue 8/48:30 pm
MDW
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$127
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/16:00 am
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 8/87:57 pm
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/28$129
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:15 am
MSP
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Sat 8/86:35 am
MDW
-
MSP
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/29$133
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/48:00 am
MSP
-
MDW
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Tue 8/44:40 pm
MDW
-
MSP
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/30$137
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/219:05 am
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 49m
Sun Country Air
Thu 8/69:00 pm
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 43m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/28$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/85:30 am
MSP
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Sat 8/227:55 am
MDW
-
MSP
2 stops12h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/27$138
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/219:05 am
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 49m
Sun Country Air
Thu 7/237:25 am
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 46m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 6/27$138
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/710:10 am
MSP
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 38m
Delta
Thu 11/265:35 pm
MDW
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 40m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$141
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/84:00 pm
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 41m
Delta
Mon 8/108:28 am
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$141
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/88:10 am
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 8/1010:40 pm
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/28$142
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 7/216:55 am
MSP
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 42m
Delta
Tue 7/281:49 pm
MDW
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 44m
Delta
Deal found 6/25$147
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/227:00 am
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
Delta
Sat 7/258:27 am
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/30$147

Find flight deals from Saint Paul to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Saint Paul to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated June 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$127
(Southwest)

One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$294
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Minneapolis St Paul-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Saint Paul to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Saint Paul to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Saint Paul to Chicago 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 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Saint Paul to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/12

10:35 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/12

5:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$127

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/8

5:30 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/10

8:00 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$142

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/6

7:55 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/8

6:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$174

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/11

9:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

8:28 am-10:03 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$177

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/12

6:04 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

3:00 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$181

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/25

6:04 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$189

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/7

3:35 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

6:39 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$199

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/5

11:32 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/9

8:50 am-10:36 am

Nonstop1h 46m

$216

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/18

4:40 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/19

2:00 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$216

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/4

6:57 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

4:52 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$216

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Best time to book a flight from Saint Paul to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Saint Paul to Chicago

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SA1 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Saint Paul to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 30, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Saint Paul to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Saint Paul to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Saint Paul to Chicago. 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 June 30, 2026.

The most flights from SA1 to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (122 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Saint Paul to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Saint Paul to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Saint Paul to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated June 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Saint Paul to Chicago, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Saint Paul to Chicago?

    For as low as $127, Southwest can have you in Chicago from Saint Paul in 1h 25m. There are 348 mi between Saint Paul and Chicago. 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 Saint Paul to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $27. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Saint Paul to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Saint Paul to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Saint Paul to Chicago?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Saint Paul to Chicago consider choosing Japan Airlines (92%), Cathay Pacific (90%) or Envoy Air (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Saint Paul to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Saint Paul to Chicago is generally $1,700, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Chicago Midway), you can expect to pay $117 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Saint Paul to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Saint Paul to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Saint Paul to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Saint Paul to Chicago. 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 June 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$60Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$60Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$98Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$110Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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