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$243+ Cheap flights from Salina (SLN) 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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLN — CHI
Aug 15 — Aug 221
Sat 8/15
Sat 8/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salina to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Salina to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salina to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 16, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Sat 8/89:29 am
SLN
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 8/144:45 pm
ORD
-
SLN
Nonstop2h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Wed 9/239:25 am
SLN
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 9/269:30 pm
ORD
-
SLN
Nonstop2h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 8/119:25 am
SLN
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 03m
United Airlines
Thu 8/134:45 pm
ORD
-
SLN
Nonstop2h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 7/179:29 am
SLN
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 7/244:29 pm
ORD
-
SLN
Nonstop2h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Fri 8/149:25 am
SLN
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 8/197:05 am
ORD
-
SLN
2 stops15h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Wed 9/29:15 am
SLN
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 9/94:59 pm
ORD
-
SLN
Nonstop2h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$376

Find flight deals from Salina to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salina (SLN) 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 July 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$246
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$243
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$485

Good round-trip deal

$353 or less

Good one-way deal

$468 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Salina 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 July 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salina to Chicago that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SalinaChicago

SLN - ORD

SLNORD

Salina

Fri 8/14

9:25 am-11:28 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

4:45 pm-6:56 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$246

SalinaChicago

SLN - ORD

SLNORD

Salina

Sat 8/8

9:29 am-11:34 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/14

4:45 pm-6:56 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$246
Quickest round-trip

SalinaChicago

SLN - ORD

SLNORD

Salina

Wed 9/23

9:25 am-11:28 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/26

9:30 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$266

SalinaChicago

SLN - ORD

SLNORD

Salina

Wed 9/2

6:24 am-11:59 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

4:59 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$407
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

SalinaChicago

SLN - ORD

SLNORD

Salina

Sun 9/27

9:16 am-11:19 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$243

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Deals found on 7/12

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Salina 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 Salina to Chicago in July.
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 Salina-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Salina-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Salina-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Salina-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 Salina-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Salina to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salina to Chicago?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salina to Chicago (average of $185). Flying from Salina to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $410). 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 SLN to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Salina 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 July 16, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Salina to Chicago as you normally would.

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 July 16, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salina to Chicago, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,993 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,993 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,993 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salina 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 Salina to Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from Salina, you will be flying from Salina, which is the city’s only airport. Salina (SLN) is located 3.8 mi from the center of Salina. There are 0 flights from Salina to Chicago per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Salina to Chicago?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Salina to Chicago in about 2h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Salina and Chicago are separated by a distance of 557 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $185, United Airlines will fly you from Salina to Chicago and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. United Airlines is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salina to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salina to Chicago? While on average our users pay $482, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $265. The most popular route (Salina - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $246.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Salina to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salina 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salina to Chicago?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salina to Chicago (average of $185). Flying from Salina to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $410). 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 airline flying from Salina to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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