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$165+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Gainesville (GNV)

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — GNV
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Gainesville

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Gainesville flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$326
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$165
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$498
From Illinois to Gainesville Regional
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Gainesville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Gainesville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/308:20 amORD - GNV
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/64:24 pmGNV - ORD
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/304:25 pmMDW - GNV
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Sat 9/66:00 amGNV - MDW
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/30$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/307:10 amSTL - GNV
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Sat 10/111:26 pmGNV - STL
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/30$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 9/308:50 amSTL - GNV
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/86:00 amGNV - STL
2 stops7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:03 pmEVV - GNV
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:45 pmGNV - EVV
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 9/66:00 amMLI - GNV
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Tue 9/96:35 pmGNV - MLI
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/31$397
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/1310:13 amEVV - GNV
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Sun 8/176:00 amGNV - EVV
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/29$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/166:45 amORD - GNV
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Sat 10/181:26 pmGNV - ORD
1 stop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 7/30$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/610:54 amMLI - GNV
2 stops11h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/94:24 pmGNV - MLI
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 8/235:00 amPIA - GNV
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/264:20 pmGNV - PIA
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$511

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Gainesville 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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Gainesville that are best for you.

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Return

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ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

7:13 am-1:32 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 9/6

4:43 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$326

ChicagoGainesville

MDW - GNV

MDWGNV

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/30

4:25 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 36m

$329

St. LouisGainesville

STL - GNV

STLGNV

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/30

5:11 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 10/8

7:07 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$337

St. LouisGainesville

STL - GNV

STLGNV

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/30

8:50 am-3:53 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-12:54 pm

2 stops7h 54m

$342

MolineGainesville

MLI - GNV

MLIGNV

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 9/9

6:35 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$397

EvansvilleGainesville

EVV - GNV

EVVGNV

Evansville Dress Regional

Wed 8/13

10:13 am-3:23 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Gainesville Regional

Sun 8/17

6:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$407

EvansvilleGainesville

EVV - GNV

EVVGNV

Evansville Dress Regional

Wed 8/13

1:37 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 18m

Gainesville Regional

Sun 8/17

7:22 am-1:07 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$412

ChicagoGainesville

ORD - GNV

ORDGNV

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/16

6:45 am-2:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 10/18

1:26 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$433

MolineGainesville

MLI - GNV

MLIGNV

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/6

10:54 am-11:13 pm

2 stops11h 19m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 9/9

4:24 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$472

PeoriaGainesville

PIA - GNV

PIAGNV

Greater Peoria

Sat 8/23

5:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 8/26

4:20 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$511

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Gainesville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Gainesville

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Gainesville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Gainesville (average of $359). Flying from Illinois to Gainesville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 IL to GNV?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Gainesville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Gainesville as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gainesville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gainesville. 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 Gainesville. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Illinois to Gainesville. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Gainesville. 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 into for flights to Gainesville from Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Gainesville, you will be flying into Gainesville Regional. Gainesville Regional (GNV) is just 4.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Gainesville?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Gainesville Regional, Lambert-St Louis - Gainesville Regional or Chicago Midway - Gainesville Regional when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Gainesville.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Gainesville that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Gainesville?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Gainesville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Gainesville 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 Illinois to Gainesville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Gainesville (average of $359). Flying from Illinois to Gainesville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 2 airlines flying from Illinois to Gainesville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Gainesville. 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$246Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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