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$58+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Galveston, TX

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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — HOU
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Galveston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Galveston flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$156
(Southwest)

One-way from

$58
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$177
From Illinois to Galveston
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Galveston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Galveston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 11/279:50 amSTL - HOU
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Tue 1/611:00 amHOU - STL
2 stops5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$156
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/187:45 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Tue 10/216:55 amHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 11/288:55 amSTL - HOU
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Thu 12/48:45 amHOU - STL
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/188:25 amMDW - HOU
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Mon 10/2010:25 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$163
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 11/139:55 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Mon 11/171:15 pmHOU - MDW
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/17$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 11/76:45 pmSTL - HOU
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Sun 11/166:00 amHOU - STL
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 11/134:25 pmORD - HOU
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Mon 11/177:15 amHOU - ORD
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 11/810:10 amMDW - HOU
2 stops6h 00mSouthwest
Mon 11/107:10 amHOU - MDW
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/271:50 pmORD - HOU
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Thu 10/3010:05 amHOU - ORD
2 stops6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/84:30 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Sun 11/95:05 amHOU - MDW
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/153:10 pmORD - HOU
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Wed 10/226:00 amHOU - ORD
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 10/266:45 amMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Thu 10/306:00 amHOU - MDW
2 stops5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$192

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Galveston 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Galveston that are best for you.

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ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/18

8:25 am-12:30 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/20

10:25 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$163

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/18

7:45 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/21

7:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 35m

$167

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/28

8:55 am-1:30 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Houston Hobby

Thu 12/4

5:45 am-9:35 am

1 stop3h 50m

$167

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

1:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/22

5:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

$177

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

1:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/15

10:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$177

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

2:15 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/10

5:40 am-3:25 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$177

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/13

5:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/17

4:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$177

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/3

8:35 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Houston Hobby

Fri 11/7

7:25 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$177

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/16

9:30 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/19

6:45 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$177

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

1:45 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops6h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/3

7:15 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$182

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Galveston

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Galveston (average of $230). Flying from Illinois to Galveston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 G4L?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Galveston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

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

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Galveston?

    Departing from Illinois to Galveston will take you 4h 05m. There are 938 mi between Illinois and Galveston. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Galveston consider Chicago Midway - Houston Hobby, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Houston Hobby or Lambert-St Louis - Houston Hobby as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Galveston (average of $230). Flying from Illinois to Galveston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 6 airlines flying from Illinois to Galveston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Galveston. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$62Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$170Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$182Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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