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$268+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Galway, Ireland

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SNN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Galway are usually found in September or February, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Galway

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AranGrant
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Round-trip from

$494
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$268
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$825
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Galway
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Galway. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 8/135:45 pmORD - SNN
1 stop16h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/209:15 pmSNN - ORD
1 stop20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:05 pmORD - SNN
Nonstop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/199:30 amSNN - ORD
Nonstop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$522
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 9/36:10 pmORD - SNN
1 stop11h 00mDelta
Fri 9/121:05 pmSNN - ORD
1 stop13h 46mDelta
Deal found 5/1$612
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1311:19 amORD - SNN
2 stops17h 51mKLM
Wed 8/201:05 pmSNN - ORD
2 stops16h 50mKLM
Deal found 4/30$631
This Aer Lingus deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Aer Lingus is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/227:17 amORD - SNN
1 stop16h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/301:45 pmSNN - ORD
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$647
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Tue 8/59:15 pmORD - SNN
2 stops17h 20mAer Lingus
Wed 8/209:15 pmSNN - ORD
2 stops22h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/30$693
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2912:48 pmMDW - SNN
2 stops16h 22mAir France
Thu 6/51:05 pmSNN - MDW
2 stops34h 31mAir France
Deal found 5/1$771
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/226:27 pmORD - SNN
1 stop10h 43mAir France
Thu 7/31:05 pmSNN - ORD
1 stop14h 38mAir France
Deal found 5/1$775
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/16:31 pmMDW - SNN
2 stops34h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/101:05 pmSNN - MDW
2 stops35h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$852

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Galway 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Galway that are best for you.

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ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

5:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Shannon

Wed 8/20

9:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop20h 35m

$494

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

6:05 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop7h 25m

Shannon

Tue 8/19

9:30 am-11:45 am

Nonstop8h 15m

$522

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

6:10 pm-11:10 am

1 stop11h 00m

Shannon

Fri 9/12

1:05 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop13h 46m

$612

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

11:19 am-11:10 am

2 stops17h 51m

Shannon

Wed 8/20

1:05 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$631

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/22

7:17 am-5:25 am

1 stop16h 08m

Shannon

Wed 7/30

1:45 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$647

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

9:15 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Shannon

Tue 8/19

9:15 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$693

ChicagoShannon

MDW - SNN

MDWSNN

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/29

12:48 pm-11:10 am

2 stops16h 22m

Shannon

Thu 6/5

1:05 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops34h 31m

$771

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/22

6:27 pm-11:10 am

1 stop10h 43m

Shannon

Thu 7/3

1:05 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$775

ChicagoShannon

MDW - SNN

MDWSNN

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/1

6:31 pm-11:10 am

2 stops34h 39m

Shannon

Tue 6/10

1:05 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops35h 36m

$852

ChicagoShannon

ORD - SNN

ORDSNN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/6

7:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$268

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Galway

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Galway. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Galway, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Galway (average of $533). Flying from Chicago to Galway in June is currently the most expensive (average of $995). 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 CHI to G4W?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Galway. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Galway, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Galway by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Galway ranges from 2.3 - 4.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.1 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Galway when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Galway by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Galway, 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 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Galway

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Galway. 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 Galway. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Galway, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Air France. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,448 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $437. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and KLM, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Galway for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Galway?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Galway is $394. On average you can expect to pay $3,725. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Shannon), can usually be booked for $522.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Galway (average of $533). Flying from Chicago to Galway in June is currently the most expensive (average of $995). 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 Chicago to Galway

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Galway. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$509Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$526Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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