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$69+ Cheap flights from Syracuse (SYR) 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYR — CHI
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Syracuse Hancock Intl to Chicago are usually found in September or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/247:25 amSYR - ORD
Nonstop2h 29mAmerican Airlines
jue. 1/18:00 amORD - SYR
Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/315:25 pmSYR - ORD
1 stop16h 22mAmerican Airlines
dom. 1/48:27 pmORD - SYR
Nonstop2h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mar. 12/235:32 pmSYR - ORD
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
lun. 1/53:56 pmORD - SYR
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mar. 12/237:25 amSYR - ORD
Nonstop2h 29mAmerican Airlines
jue. 1/18:27 pmORD - SYR
Nonstop2h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$279
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/156:00 amSYR - ORD
1 stop5h 35mJetBlue
vie. 12/197:41 pmORD - SYR
1 stop26h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 12/11$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/175:12 amSYR - ORD
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/298:00 amORD - SYR
Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$294
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/156:00 amSYR - ORD
1 stop5h 35mJetBlue
mar. 12/1611:25 amORD - SYR
1 stop10h 22mJetBlue
Deal found 12/11$298
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/156:00 amSYR - ORD
1 stop5h 35mJetBlue
lun. 12/158:38 pmORD - SYR
1 stop25h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 12/10$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
lun. 12/225:32 pmSYR - ORD
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
vie. 1/26:40 amORD - SYR
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/187:01 pmSYR - MDW
1 stop5h 46mDelta
mar. 12/306:08 pmMDW - SYR
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/10$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
lun. 12/225:32 pmSYR - ORD
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/176:05 amORD - SYR
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
vie. 12/265:30 amSYR - ORD
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/307:20 amORD - SYR
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$306

Find flight deals from Syracuse to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Syracuse (SYR) 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$69
(JetBlue)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$333

Good round-trip deal

$331 or less

Good one-way deal

$238 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Syracuse 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Syracuse to Chicago that are best for you.

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SyracuseChicago

SYR - ORD

SYRORD

Syracuse Hancock Intl

sáb. 1/24

11:29 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/2

6:10 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$209

SyracuseChicago

SYR - ORD

SYRORD

Syracuse Hancock Intl

mié. 2/4

11:30 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/7

1:17 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$209

SyracuseChicago

SYR - ORD

SYRORD

Syracuse Hancock Intl

lun. 2/2

8:00 am-9:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 3/12

6:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$219

SyracuseChicago

SYR - MDW

SYRMDW

Syracuse Hancock Intl

dom. 1/25

5:50 am-8:52 am

1 stop4h 02m

Chicago Midway

dom. 2/1

6:35 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$229

SyracuseChicago

SYR - MDW

SYRMDW

Syracuse Hancock Intl

sáb. 1/24

5:50 am-8:52 am

1 stop4h 02m

Chicago Midway

lun. 2/2

6:35 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$229

SyracuseChicago

SYR - MDW

SYRMDW

Syracuse Hancock Intl

mié. 3/4

12:45 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 3/7

6:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$229

SyracuseChicago

SYR - MDW

SYRMDW

Syracuse Hancock Intl

vie. 1/23

5:50 am-8:52 am

1 stop4h 02m

Chicago Midway

lun. 1/26

6:35 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$229

SyracuseChicago

SYR - MDW

SYRMDW

Syracuse Hancock Intl

vie. 1/23

5:50 am-8:52 am

1 stop4h 02m

Chicago Midway

dom. 1/25

6:35 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$229

SyracuseChicago

SYR - MDW

SYRMDW

Syracuse Hancock Intl

mié. 2/4

12:41 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Chicago Midway

sáb. 2/7

4:30 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$229

SyracuseChicago

SYR - MDW

SYRMDW

Syracuse Hancock Intl

vie. 1/30

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 59m

Chicago Midway

lun. 2/9

6:35 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop3h 38m

$229

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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 Syracuse to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Syracuse-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Syracuse-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Syracuse-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Syracuse-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Syracuse-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Syracuse to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Syracuse to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Syracuse to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Syracuse to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Syracuse to Chicago (average of $141). Flying from Syracuse to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 SYR to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Syracuse 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Syracuse to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Syracuse to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Syracuse to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Syracuse to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Syracuse to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Syracuse 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

The most flights from SYR to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Syracuse to Chicago, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Syracuse Hancock Intl (SYR) if they book a flight from Syracuse to Chicago. On average, Hancock Intl has 19 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Syracuse Hancock Intl is conveniently located just 4.8 mi from Syracuse’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Syracuse to Chicago?

    Departing from Syracuse to Chicago will take you 2h 41m. There are 605 mi between Syracuse and Chicago. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Syracuse to Chicago is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at $209 and $278 round-trip. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Syracuse to Chicago are Frontier ($72), American Airlines ($139), and United Airlines ($139).

  • What are the most popular routes from Syracuse to Chicago?

    While some choose either Syracuse Hancock Intl - Chicago Midway or Syracuse Hancock Intl - Chicago Greater Rockford, Syracuse Hancock Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Syracuse to Chicago.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Syracuse to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Syracuse, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (91%), Gulf Air (82%), Japan Airlines( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Syracuse to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Syracuse to Chicago is generally $621, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Syracuse Hancock Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $161 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Syracuse 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 Syracuse to Chicago?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Syracuse to Chicago (average of $141). Flying from Syracuse to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 3 airlines flying from Syracuse to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Syracuse 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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