How long is the flight from Mason City to Chicago?

A quick flight from Mason City to Chicago can take about 1h 33m. 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.

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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 $456. The most popular route, (Mason City - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $202.

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 Emirates (62%), SkyWest Airlines (60%) and United Airlines (60%).

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.

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.

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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Sat 9/26

10:12 am-11:45 am

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10:11 am-11:44 am

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7:25 am-8:55 am

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Tue 10/13

10:12 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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4:45 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

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10:12 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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7:25 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$202

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Fri 11/6

9:23 am-11:00 am

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4:45 pm-6:18 pm

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6:53 pm-8:30 pm

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4:45 pm-6:18 pm

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$242

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MCW Mason City - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Thu 9/24

10:12 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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4:45 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$242

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Thu 9/24

10:12 am-11:45 am

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$242

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7:26 pm-8:59 pm

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Mason City to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% 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?

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

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

10,136 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,136 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,136 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Related info for your journey

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 33m. 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.
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 Emirates (62%), SkyWest Airlines (60%) and United Airlines (60%).
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 $456. 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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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 August 29, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Mason City to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% 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 August 22, 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

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.

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