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$90+ Cheap flights from Syracuse (SYR) to Chicago (CHI)

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SYR — CHI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Syracuse Hancock Intl to Chicago are usually found in November or September, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$230
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$333

Good round-trip deal

$343 or less

Good one-way deal

$227 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Syracuse to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3011:52 amSYR - RFD
2 stops21h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/610:44 amRFD - SYR
1 stop21h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$230
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/38:32 pmSYR - ORD
1 stop25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/65:05 amORD - SYR
1 stop13h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/116:20 amSYR - ORD
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/156:20 pmORD - SYR
Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/266:00 amSYR - MDW
1 stop3h 41mDelta
Sat 7/56:20 pmMDW - SYR
1 stop3h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/12$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/266:00 amSYR - ORD
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Sat 7/55:05 pmORD - SYR
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/12$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 9/241:00 pmSYR - ORD
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/301:12 pmORD - SYR
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$242
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/311:46 amSYR - ORD
1 stop26h 05mSun Country Air
Sun 7/66:45 amORD - SYR
1 stop26h 55mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/12$245
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:51 pmSYR - RFD
1 stop15h 30mAllegiant Air
Fri 8/88:42 amRFD - SYR
1 stop25h 04mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/12$265
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/191:34 pmSYR - MDW
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Mon 9/226:15 amMDW - SYR
1 stop5h 19mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$287
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1410:50 amSYR - ORD
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Fri 7/185:01 amORD - SYR
1 stop5h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$322
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/711:40 amSYR - MDW
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/112:46 pmMDW - SYR
2 stops27h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$327
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Thu 7/249:36 amSYR - MDW
2 stops29h 28mAllegiant Air
Mon 7/282:54 pmMDW - SYR
2 stops27h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/9$371

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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 June 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 - RFD

SYRRFD

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Wed 7/30

11:52 am-8:31 am

2 stops21h 39m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 8/6

10:44 am-8:46 am

1 stop21h 02m

$230

SyracuseChicago

SYR - ORD

SYRORD

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Sun 8/3

8:32 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop25h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/6

5:05 am-7:34 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$231

SyracuseChicago

SYR - ORD

SYRORD

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Fri 7/11

6:20 am-7:41 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

6:20 pm-9:16 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$232

SyracuseChicago

SYR - MDW

SYRMDW

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Thu 6/26

6:00 am-8:41 am

1 stop3h 41m

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/5

6:20 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$239

SyracuseChicago

SYR - ORD

SYRORD

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Thu 6/26

6:00 am-10:03 am

1 stop5h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/5

5:05 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$239

SyracuseChicago

SYR - ORD

SYRORD

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Thu 7/3

11:46 am-12:51 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

6:45 am-10:40 am

1 stop26h 55m

$245

SyracuseChicago

SYR - ORD

SYRORD

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Sat 8/16

8:19 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

7:30 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$249

SyracuseChicago

SYR - RFD

SYRRFD

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Mon 8/4

7:51 pm-10:21 am

1 stop15h 30m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 8/8

8:42 am-10:46 am

1 stop25h 04m

$265

SyracuseChicago

SYR - MDW

SYRMDW

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Fri 8/22

1:09 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop11h 18m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/24

11:03 am-12:13 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$297

SyracuseChicago

SYR - ORD

SYRORD

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Mon 7/14

10:50 am-4:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/18

5:01 am-11:53 am

1 stop5h 52m

$322

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Best time to book a flight from Syracuse to Chicago

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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 June 9, 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 87 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Syracuse to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Syracuse to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 June 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 19% 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SYR to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and JetBlue from Syracuse to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 18 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Syracuse Hancock Intl is conveniently located just 4.8 mi from Syracuse’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Syracuse to Chicago is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $232 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Sun Country Air, starting at $239 and $245 round-trip. These flights start at 32% 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 JetBlue ($102), Allegiant Air ($105), and United Airlines ($117).

  • 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: Emirates (95%), Japan Airlines (87%), Envoy Air( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Syracuse to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Syracuse to Chicago is generally $827, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $156. When looking at the most popular route, (Syracuse Hancock Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $209 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Syracuse to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Syracuse to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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