$110+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHI
Mar 5 — Mar 121
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:48 am
SFO
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:03 pm
ORD
- SFO
1 stop16h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:43 am
SFO
- MDW
2 stops10h 29m
Frontier
Sun 3/19:04 pm
MDW
- SFO
1 stop26h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$249
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/286:30 am
SFO
- ORD
1 stop8h 03m
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat 3/72:07 pm
ORD
- SFO
1 stop7h 40m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/145:25 am
SFO
- MDW
Nonstop4h 10m
Southwest
Sat 4/186:10 pm
MDW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3![Southwest logo]()
$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/256:00 am
SFO
- ORD
Nonstop4h 24m
American Airlines
Fri 2/276:45 am
ORD
- SFO
Nonstop4h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$250
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/91:50 pm
SFO
- MDW
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Mon 5/115:15 pm
MDW
- SFO
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1010:58 pm
SFO
- ORD
1 stop10h 16m
Frontier
Sat 2/145:05 am
ORD
- SFO
1 stop18h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31![Frontier logo]()
$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/255:45 am
SFO
- MDW
1 stop9h 52m
Delta
Mon 3/21:49 pm
MDW
- SFO
1 stop9h 08m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/68:59 pm
SFO
- ORD
1 stop7h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/154:10 pm
ORD
- SFO
1 stop8h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/233:08 pm
SFO
- MDW
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Fri 3/66:05 am
MDW
- SFO
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2210:46 pm
SFO
- ORD
1 stop10h 05m
Frontier
Sat 2/287:55 am
ORD
- SFO
1 stop12h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:48 am
SFO
- MDW
2 stops11h 49m
Frontier
Fri 3/66:05 am
MDW
- SFO
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$254
Best flights from Salinas to ChicagoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Salinas to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Salinas to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/2210:50 pm
SFO
- ORD
Nonstop4h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 2/242:35 pm
ORD
- SFO
Nonstop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31![United Airlines logo]()
$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/255:45 am
SFO
- MDW
1 stop9h 52m
Delta
Thu 2/267:20 pm
MDW
- SFO
1 stop6h 27m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/68:59 pm
SFO
- ORD
1 stop7h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/154:10 pm
ORD
- SFO
1 stop8h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/65:25 am
SFO
- MDW
Nonstop4h 10m
Southwest
Mon 5/117:40 pm
MDW
- SFO
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/69:39 pm
SFO
- RFD
1 stop11h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/99:41 pm
RFD
- SFO
2 stops22h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$405
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 4/179:35 pm
SFO
- MDW
1 stop10h 21m
Delta
Tue 4/212:12 pm
MDW
- SFO
1 stop8h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/810:50 pm
SFO
- ORD
Nonstop4h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 4/126:25 am
ORD
- SFO
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:40 am
SFO
- ORD
1 stop15h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 2/247:00 am
ORD
- SFO
1 stop10h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 3/1511:25 pm
SFO
- MDW
Nonstop4h 05m
Southwest
Wed 3/189:05 pm
MDW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Mon 4/1310:35 pm
SFO
- ORD
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Tue 4/212:09 pm
ORD
- SFO
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/31![Delta logo]()
$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/812:45 am
SFO
- ORD
Nonstop4h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 4/139:20 pm
ORD
- SFO
Nonstop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/2511:25 pm
SFO
- MDW
Nonstop4h 05m
Southwest
Wed 4/154:00 pm
MDW
- SFO
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$272
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/3110:16 am
SFO
- ORD
2 stops11h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/152:09 pm
ORD
- SFO
1 stop10h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sun 4/125:50 am
SFO
- ORD
1 stop8h 53m
Delta
Tue 4/2111:19 am
ORD
- SFO
1 stop11h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/31![Delta logo]()
$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 4/117:00 am
SFO
- MDW
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Sun 4/199:35 pm
MDW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/66:44 pm
SFO
- ORD
Nonstop4h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 3/86:17 am
ORD
- SFO
Nonstop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31![United Airlines logo]()
$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Fri 4/179:35 pm
SFO
- MDW
1 stop10h 21m
Delta
Fri 4/245:21 pm
MDW
- SFO
1 stop8h 34m
Delta
Deal found 1/31![Delta logo]()
$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/105:55 am
SFO
- MDW
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Tue 3/173:35 pm
MDW
- SFO
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/17:00 pm
SFO
- ORD
Nonstop4h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 5/49:31 pm
ORD
- SFO
Nonstop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1![United Airlines logo]()
$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Thu 4/210:55 pm
SFO
- MDW
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Tue 4/79:00 pm
MDW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 4/1110:50 pm
SFO
- ORD
Nonstop4h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 4/2212:40 pm
ORD
- SFO
Nonstop4h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31![United Airlines logo]()
$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 5/15:15 am
SFO
- MDW
Nonstop4h 10m
Southwest
Mon 5/49:45 pm
MDW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/511:25 pm
SFO
- MDW
Nonstop4h 05m
Southwest
Mon 3/99:25 pm
MDW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/710:30 pm
SFO
- ORD
1 stop11h 20m
Southwest
Sat 3/143:05 pm
ORD
- SFO
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$283
Last-minute flights from Salinas to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Salinas to Chicago. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Salinas to Chicago. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1010:58 pm
SFO
- ORD
1 stop10h 16m
Frontier
Sat 2/145:05 am
ORD
- SFO
1 stop18h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31![Frontier logo]()
$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:55 pm
SFO
- ORD
1 stop9h 44m
Frontier
Thu 2/264:16 pm
ORD
- SFO
1 stop10h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:55 pm
SFO
- ORD
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/232:07 pm
ORD
- SFO
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$254
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:48 am
SFO
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:03 pm
ORD
- SFO
1 stop16h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:48 am
SFO
- ORD
1 stop12h 26m
Frontier
Fri 3/66:30 pm
ORD
- SFO
1 stop25h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:48 am
SFO
- MDW
2 stops11h 49m
Frontier
Fri 3/66:05 am
MDW
- SFO
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/233:08 pm
SFO
- MDW
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Fri 3/66:05 am
MDW
- SFO
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/256:00 am
SFO
- ORD
Nonstop4h 24m
American Airlines
Fri 2/276:45 am
ORD
- SFO
Nonstop4h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/255:45 am
SFO
- MDW
1 stop9h 52m
Delta
Thu 2/267:20 pm
MDW
- SFO
1 stop6h 27m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$252
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/256:30 am
SFO
- ORD
1 stop8h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/57:00 am
ORD
- SFO
1 stop10h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:43 am
SFO
- MDW
2 stops10h 29m
Frontier
Sun 3/19:04 pm
MDW
- SFO
1 stop26h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/55:10 am
SFO
- MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Tue 3/1010:05 am
MDW
- SFO
Nonstop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$250
One-way flights from Salinas to ChicagoSearch for one-way flight options from Salinas to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Salinas to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:55 pm
SFO
- MDW
1 stop18h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/38:25 am
SFO
- MDW
2 stops32h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$111
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/148:09 pm
SFO
- ORD
1 stop6h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$111
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/2510:10 am
SFO
- MDW
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/37:15 pm
SFO
- ORD
2 stops13h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2410:58 pm
SFO
- ORD
2 stops23h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$113
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/610:38 pm
SFO
- MDW
1 stop21h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$114
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/1010:58 pm
SFO
- ORD
1 stop10h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$114
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 2/1810:58 pm
SFO
- MDW
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2![Frontier logo]()
$115
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/318:09 pm
SFO
- ORD
1 stop6h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$115
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 3/23:18 pm
SFO
- MDW
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3![Frontier logo]()
$116
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/1811:25 pm
SFO
- MDW
Nonstop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$117
Find flight deals from Salinas to Chicago
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $248 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $110 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $297 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Chicago that are best for you.
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Chicago
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Sun 2/22
10:50 pm-5:12 am
Nonstop4h 22m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 2/24
2:35 pm-5:40 pm
Nonstop5h 05m
$250
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Wed 2/25
5:45 am-5:37 pm
1 stop9h 52m
Chicago Midway
Thu 2/26
7:20 pm-11:47 pm
1 stop6h 27m
$252
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Mon 4/6
8:59 pm-6:39 am
1 stop7h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/15
4:10 pm-10:52 pm
1 stop8h 42m
$252
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Fri 4/17
9:35 pm-9:56 am
1 stop10h 21m
Chicago Midway
Tue 4/21
2:12 pm-8:51 pm
1 stop8h 39m
$252
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Wed 4/8
10:50 pm-5:27 am
Nonstop4h 37m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/12
6:25 am-9:16 am
Nonstop4h 51m
$252
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Mon 4/13
10:35 pm-8:40 am
1 stop8h 05m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/21
2:09 pm-6:16 pm
1 stop6h 07m
$252
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Sun 4/12
5:50 am-4:43 pm
1 stop8h 53m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/21
11:19 am-8:24 pm
1 stop11h 05m
$252
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Wed 5/6
5:25 am-11:35 am
Nonstop4h 10m
Chicago Midway
Mon 5/11
7:40 pm-12:10 am
1 stop6h 30m
$260
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Wed 4/8
12:45 am-7:07 am
Nonstop4h 22m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/13
9:20 pm-12:19 am
Nonstop4h 59m
$265
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Fri 4/17
9:35 pm-9:56 am
1 stop10h 21m
Chicago Midway
Fri 4/24
5:21 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop8h 34m
$267
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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Chicago
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SFO-MDW
SFO-RFD
How far ahead should I book a flight from Salinas to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salinas to Chicago, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Chicago?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Chicago (average of $125). Flying from Salinas to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 S9N to CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 February 3, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Salinas 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 at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Chicago
Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas 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 February 3, 2026.
The most flights from S9N to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).
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 February 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from Salinas 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.
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
Entertainment
7.0
Food
7.1
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2026
STS - LAX
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Top 9 airlines flying from Salinas to Chicago
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 February 3, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$62 | Average$241 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$101 | Average$277 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$108 | Average$230 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$128 | Average$351 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$133 | Average$447 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$170 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$185 | Average$427 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$197 | Average$405 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$234 | Average$275 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |