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$79+ Cheap flights from Saint Paul, MN 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CHI
Jun 10 — Jun 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Saint Paul to Chicago are usually found in December or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Saint Paul to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Saint Paul to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 11, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/35:20 am
MSP
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Wed 6/37:55 am
MDW
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8$137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/31:08 pm
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 6/98:50 am
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$137
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Mon 6/15:30 pm
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
Sun Country Air
Mon 6/18:06 pm
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 44m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 5/9$138
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 6/27:50 am
MSP
-
MDW
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Tue 6/24:40 pm
MDW
-
MSP
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/10$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 8/173:35 pm
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 49m
Sun Country Air
Thu 8/206:32 pm
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 47m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 5/6$143
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 6/37:50 am
MSP
-
MDW
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Wed 6/102:50 pm
MDW
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8$147
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Mon 6/15:58 pm
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 59m
American Airlines
Wed 6/311:00 pm
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$147
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Fri 10/2310:35 am
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 38m
Sun Country Air
Sun 11/17:30 am
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 41m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 5/10$148
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:30 pm
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
Sun Country Air
Mon 6/18:06 pm
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 44m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 5/6$149
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 6/91:08 pm
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 6/168:50 am
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/107:55 am
MSP
-
MDW
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Wed 6/177:40 am
MDW
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 7/289:30 am
MSP
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 49m
Sun Country Air
Fri 7/318:19 pm
ORD
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 43m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 5/7$156

Find flight deals from Saint Paul to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Saint Paul to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated May 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$226
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Saint Paul to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Saint Paul to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Saint Paul 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 May 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Saint Paul to Chicago that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/25

8:10 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

6:25 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$147

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/27

6:56 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$147

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 6/3

7:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

2:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$162

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/16

6:04 am-1:04 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/17

12:27 pm-2:09 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$197

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/16

1:08 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/20

5:45 pm-7:27 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$216
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/21

6:40 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/23

9:50 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$216

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/16

11:15 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/20

3:55 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$216

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 8/25

6:56 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

8:24 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$216

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - MDW

MSPMDW

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/4

5:00 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/6

6:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 25m

$217

MinneapolisChicago

MSP - ORD

MSPORD

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/1

8:05 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

9:30 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$217

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SA1 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Saint Paul 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 May 11, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Saint Paul to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Saint Paul to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Saint Paul to Chicago. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Saint Paul to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Saint Paul to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Saint Paul 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 May 11, 2026.

The most flights from SA1 to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (121 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (103 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Saint Paul to Chicago?

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 May 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Saint Paul to Chicago, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Saint Paul to Chicago?

    For as low as $147, Delta can have you in Chicago from Saint Paul in 1h 37m. There are 333 mi between Saint Paul and Chicago. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Saint Paul to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $27. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Saint Paul to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Saint Paul to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Saint Paul to Chicago?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Saint Paul to Chicago consider choosing Envoy Air (79%), SWISS (78%) or Japan Airlines (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Saint Paul to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Saint Paul to Chicago is generally $872, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $88. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Chicago Midway), you can expect to pay $117 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Saint Paul to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Saint Paul 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 6 airlines flying from Saint Paul to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Saint Paul 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 May 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$58Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$59Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$97Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$110Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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