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$46+ 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — HOU
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Galveston

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 December 4, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/312:15 pmORD - HOU
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Wed 1/76:20 amHOU - ORD
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/1$154
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/176:45 amORD - HOU
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Sat 1/175:04 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/2$233
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/171:45 pmORD - HOU
2 stops6h 05mSouthwest
Sat 1/175:15 amHOU - ORD
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$244
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/167:00 amMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Tue 12/162:35 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/1610:24 amORD - HOU
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/166:36 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/166:32 amPIA - HOU
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/206:07 pmHOU - PIA
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/164:20 pmORD - HOU
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Wed 12/176:00 amHOU - ORD
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/2$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/165:39 pmMDW - HOU
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Wed 12/176:47 pmHOU - MDW
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/2$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/175:09 amMLI - HOU
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/215:40 amHOU - MLI
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/116:45 amORD - HOU
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Sat 1/105:45 amHOU - ORD
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/2$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/115:13 pmMDW - HOU
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Sat 1/105:45 amHOU - MDW
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/4$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Mon 12/156:45 amORD - HOU
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Tue 12/1610:39 amHOU - ORD
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/1$293

Find flight deals from Illinois to Galveston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Galveston flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$119
(Southwest)

One-way from

$46
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$225
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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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Galveston that are best for you.

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ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

2:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$132

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/29

9:59 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/2

11:09 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$183

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/2

2:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$186

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/28

8:55 pm-11:45 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Houston Hobby

Fri 3/6

1:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$191

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

1:20 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/24

9:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops5h 55m

$194

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/1

5:55 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

11:20 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$196

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

2:50 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/24

11:09 am-4:59 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$197

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/6

2:50 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/9

5:45 am-10:52 am

1 stop5h 07m

$197

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

9:55 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/19

5:45 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$197

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

11:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/26

5:04 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$197

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Galveston (average of $56). Flying from Illinois to Galveston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $130). 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 December 4, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Galveston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Galveston?

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Galveston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Galveston?

    Departing from Illinois to Galveston will take you 4h 57m. There are 823 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Galveston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $34. Users have also found prices from $38 and $75 on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Galveston (average of $56). Flying from Illinois to Galveston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $130). 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$64Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$131Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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