Cheap flights from Scranton (AVP) to Chicago (CHI) from $174

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
AVP — CHI
sep. 26 — oct. 31

The best prices from Wilkes-Barre Scranton to Chicago are usually found in February or April, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from Scranton (AVP) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best AVP to CHI flight in 2023: compare Scranton to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$174
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop
From Wilkes-Barre Scranton to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Wilkes-Barre Scranton to Chicago (CHI)

AVP - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Scranton to Chicago?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 99% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Scranton to Chicago?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 58% on flights from Scranton to Chicago compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $387. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $581.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Scranton to Chicago?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Scranton. Users have commonly found prices around $343 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $188. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Scranton to Chicago (AVP - CHI)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Scranton to Chicago in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Scranton to Chicago

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Cheap American Airlines flights from Scranton to Chicago

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Cheap Scranton to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for AVP to CHI flights for September, October
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One-way flights to Chicago from Scranton

The cheapest one-way flights from Scranton to Chicago
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Price

Wilkes-Barre ScrantonChicago O'Hare Intl

AVP - ORD

AVPORD

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

mié. 10/11

1 stop7h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 10/14

1 stop4h 42m

Wilkes-Barre ScrantonChicago O'Hare Intl

AVP - ORD

AVPORD

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

dom. 10/15

1 stop4h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/17

1 stop6h 25m

Wilkes-Barre ScrantonChicago O'Hare Intl

AVP - ORD

AVPORD

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

mié. 10/11

Nonstop2h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 10/14

1 stop4h 42m

Wilkes-Barre ScrantonChicago O'Hare Intl

AVP - ORD

AVPORD

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

vie. 10/20

1 stop5h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/23

1 stop4h 45m

Wilkes-Barre ScrantonChicago O'Hare Intl

AVP - ORD

AVPORD

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

sáb. 12/16

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 12/18

1 stop5h 55m

Wilkes-Barre ScrantonChicago O'Hare Intl

AVP - ORD

AVPORD

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

dom. 10/22

1 stop4h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 10/27

1 stop6h 48m

Wilkes-Barre ScrantonChicago O'Hare Intl

AVP - ORD

AVPORD

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

dom. 10/15

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/17

1 stop4h 50m

Wilkes-Barre ScrantonChicago O'Hare Intl

AVP - ORD

AVPORD

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

dom. 10/15

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/17

Nonstop1h 55m

Wilkes-Barre ScrantonChicago O'Hare Intl

AVP - ORD

AVPORD

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

sáb. 12/16

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 12/18

Nonstop1h 57m

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Deals found on 9/19

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

To help decide which airline to fly from Scranton to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I will try not to ever fly United. They are not honest. Missed the connection in Chicago. United flight was approx. 3 hours late. United did not help for re- booking. Turkish airlines were very helpful.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I will try not to ever fly United. They are not honest. Missed the connection in Chicago. United flight was approx. 3 hours late. United did not help for re- booking. Turkish airlines were very helpful.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I will try not to ever fly United. They are not honest. Missed the connection in Chicago. United flight was approx. 3 hours late. United did not help for re- booking. Turkish airlines were very helpful.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Scranton to Chicago flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Scranton to Chicago?

Most people fly from Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AVP) if they book a flight from Scranton to Chicago. On average, Wilkes-Barre Scranton has 5 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 2 airlines. Wilkes-Barre Scranton is conveniently located just 5.7 mi from Scranton’s city center.

Can I find flights from Scranton to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Scranton to Chicago for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $199, but on average you can expect to pay $278.

Are there nonstop flights from Scranton to Chicago for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 15 direct flights from Scranton to Chicago under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Scranton to Chicago is less than $370.

Are there last-minute flights available from Scranton to Chicago for under $500?

There are currently 8+ open flights from Scranton to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $500.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Scranton to Chicago round-trip?

American Airlines, at $199, was found to be the cheapest airline from Scranton to Chicago. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the most reliable airlines from Scranton to Chicago?

Consider Qatar Airways (100%), SkyWest Airlines (76%) or United Airlines (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Scranton to Chicago.

What are the cheapest flights from Scranton to Chicago?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Scranton to Chicago? While on average our users pay $818, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $125. The most popular route (Wilkes-Barre Scranton - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $243.

What does AVP to ORD mean?

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport is AVP and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top 2 airlines flying from Scranton to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Scranton to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Scranton to Chicago

See what time of day planes typically take off from Scranton to Chicago
33%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
0%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
67%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Scranton to Chicago

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Scranton to Chicago
Sunday6daily flights
Monday5daily flights
Tuesday4daily flights
Wednesday6daily flights
Thursday4daily flights
Friday6daily flights
Saturday5daily flights
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