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$154+ Cheap flights from Mason City (MCW) 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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCW — CHI
Jul 20 — Jul 271
Mon 7/20
Mon 7/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Mason City to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Mason City to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Mason City to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 20, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Fri 7/179:45 am
MCW
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 7/204:47 pm
ORD
-
MCW
Nonstop1h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$202
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/169:45 am
MCW
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 7/234:47 pm
ORD
-
MCW
Nonstop1h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Fri 8/147:15 pm
MCW
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 33m
United Airlines
Sun 8/167:14 am
ORD
-
MCW
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/27:10 pm
MCW
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 7/197:35 am
ORD
-
MCW
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sun 8/167:15 pm
MCW
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 8/187:14 am
ORD
-
MCW
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/18$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 6/267:15 pm
MCW
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 7/14:47 pm
ORD
-
MCW
Nonstop1h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/189:45 am
MCW
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 6/234:47 pm
ORD
-
MCW
Nonstop1h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/15$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Fri 6/197:00 pm
MCW
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 6/217:35 am
ORD
-
MCW
Nonstop1h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$502
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 6/249:45 am
MCW
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 6/244:47 pm
ORD
-
MCW
Nonstop1h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19$602

Find flight deals from Mason City to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$154
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$502

Good round-trip deal

$333 or less

Good one-way deal

$313 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price ($156 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Mason City 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 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Mason City to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Mason CityChicago

MCW - ORD

MCWORD

Mason City

Fri 7/10

7:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

4:47 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$202

Mason CityChicago

MCW - ORD

MCWORD

Mason City

Fri 7/17

9:45 am-11:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/20

4:47 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$202

Mason CityChicago

MCW - ORD

MCWORD

Mason City

Thu 7/16

9:45 am-11:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/23

4:47 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$241
Quickest round-trip

Mason CityChicago

MCW - ORD

MCWORD

Mason City

Wed 11/25

7:00 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/30

7:45 am-9:14 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$242

Mason CityChicago

MCW - ORD

MCWORD

Mason City

Fri 8/14

7:15 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

7:14 am-8:51 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$242

Mason CityChicago

MCW - ORD

MCWORD

Mason City

Thu 9/24

7:00 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

7:25 am-9:02 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$242

Mason CityChicago

MCW - ORD

MCWORD

Mason City

Wed 7/15

7:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

7:35 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$242

Mason CityChicago

MCW - ORD

MCWORD

Mason City

Sat 8/29

9:26 am-10:59 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

7:14 am-8:51 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$242

Mason CityChicago

MCW - ORD

MCWORD

Mason City

Fri 11/20

7:00 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/22

7:45 am-9:14 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$242
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Mason CityChicago

MCW - ORD

MCWORD

Mason City

Tue 6/30

7:15 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$154

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Compare providers for flights from Mason City to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Mason City to Chicago in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Mason City-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Mason City-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Mason City-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Mason City-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Mason City-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Mason City to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Mason City to Chicago

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

Find hourly flight availability from Mason City 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 20, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Mason City to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Mason City to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Mason City to Chicago. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Mason City to Chicago flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon 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 20, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Mason City to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Mason City to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Mason City to Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from Mason City, you will be flying from Mason City, which is the city’s only airport. Mason City (MCW) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Mason City. There are 2 flights from Mason City to Chicago per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Mason City to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Mason City to Chicago can take about 1h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $202. The distance between Mason City and Chicago is about 288 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Mason City to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Mason City to Chicago is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $202 on this airline. United Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Mason City to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Mason City to Chicago are SkyWest Airlines (70%), United Airlines (70%) and Emirates (68%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mason City to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Mason City to Chicago is $153. On average you can expect to pay $396. The most popular route, (Mason City - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $202.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Mason City to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mason City 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 airline flying from Mason City to Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Mason City 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 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$202Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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