How long is the flight from Richmond to Illinois?

A quick flight from Richmond to Illinois can take about 2h 10m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $263. Airlines will cover a distance of 628 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Illinois one-way?

$53 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $100 and $112, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois 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 Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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).

What are the most popular routes from Richmond to Illinois?

While some choose either Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago Midway or Richmond Byrd Intl - Lambert-St Louis, Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Richmond to Illinois.

What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Illinois?

On average you can expect to pay $1,071 for a flight from Richmond to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $149 while the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $127.

What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond to Illinois?

Consider Envoy Air (100%), ANA (84%) or Royal Jordanian (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Richmond to Illinois.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond to Illinois?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the most popular airlines when flying from Richmond to Illinois.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Illinois?

Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Richmond to Illinois. It is only a 6.9 mi journey to Byrd Intl (RIC) from Richmond’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Illinois?

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

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

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

Wed 12/316:24 pmRIC - STL

1 stop17h 32mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/54:27 pmSTL - RIC

1 stop23h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$217

Mon 12/226:24 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/2610:07 amORD - RIC

1 stop21h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$273

Mon 12/226:24 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/255:15 amORD - RIC

1 stop15h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$282

Mon 12/226:24 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/2311:45 amORD - RIC

2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$288

Thu 12/255:17 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 55mFrontier

Tue 12/306:00 amORD - RIC

1 stop8h 25mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$293

Tue 12/234:20 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop6h 52mFrontier

Tue 12/306:14 amMDW - RIC

1 stop8h 11mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$293

Mon 12/226:24 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/158:43 pmORD - RIC

2 stops14h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$294

Thu 12/119:49 pmRIC - EVV

1 stop20h 06mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/182:52 pmEVV - RIC

1 stop25h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$302

Mon 12/298:25 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop18h 56mSpirit Airlines

Mon 1/512:09 pmORD - RIC

1 stop28h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$306

Tue 12/308:25 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop18h 56mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/48:09 pmORD - RIC

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$312

Mon 12/296:24 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 06mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/17:20 amORD - RIC

1 stop8h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$322

Tue 12/304:20 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop6h 52mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/42:16 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop25h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$324

Best flights from Richmond to Illinois
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to Illinois that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Fri 1/2312:50 pmRIC - STL

1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/255:42 pmSTL - RIC

1 stop17h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$179

Sat 1/1710:46 amRIC - STL

1 stop5h 03mDelta

Sun 1/186:00 amSTL - RIC

1 stop5h 12mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$255

Wed 2/185:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Wed 2/251:50 pmMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$263

Wed 1/710:29 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/1410:44 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$277

Sat 1/248:35 amRIC - ORD

2 stops12h 01mJetBlue

Sun 1/257:45 amORD - RIC

1 stop10h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 12/11

$298

Sun 1/1110:22 amRIC - STL

1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/186:00 amSTL - RIC

1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$311

Tue 12/308:25 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop23h 37mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/17:20 amORD - RIC

1 stop8h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$319

Sun 12/212:58 pmRIC - RFD

1 stop19h 30mAllegiant Air

Tue 12/237:54 pmRFD - RIC

1 stop17h 31mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/11

$396

Wed 12/316:24 pmRIC - STL

1 stop17h 32mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/54:27 pmSTL - RIC

1 stop23h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$217

Fri 2/612:50 pmRIC - STL

1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/99:45 pmSTL - RIC

1 stop21h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$244

Sat 1/1712:04 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop6h 44mDelta

Sun 1/185:30 amORD - RIC

1 stop5h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$269

Sat 5/98:00 pmRIC - ORD

2 stops12h 54mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/1010:55 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$284

Sat 1/1710:46 amRIC - MDW

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Sun 1/186:45 amMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$269

Sat 1/177:10 amRIC - MDW

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Sun 1/1810:05 amMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$299

Wed 1/2110:29 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/2212:00 pmORD - RIC

1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$300

Thu 2/198:39 pmRIC - RFD

1 stop12h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/2210:37 amRFD - RIC

1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$275

Fri 1/161:20 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Sun 1/181:50 pmMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$309

Tue 6/95:45 pmRIC - MLI

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Tue 6/165:00 pmMLI - RIC

1 stop6h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$289

Thu 1/812:50 pmRIC - STL

1 stop10h 43mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/155:11 pmSTL - RIC

1 stop17h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$279

Thu 2/59:35 amRIC - ORD

1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/72:15 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$311

Thu 2/51:25 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Sat 2/76:00 amMDW - RIC

1 stop5h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/11

$311

Mon 2/97:06 pmRIC - EVV

1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sun 2/155:10 amEVV - RIC

1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$387

Sun 1/181:17 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 18mDelta

Mon 1/195:59 pmORD - RIC

1 stop5h 26mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$296

Wed 1/216:05 amRIC - MDW

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Thu 1/2210:05 amMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$315

Thu 1/88:00 amRIC - PIA

1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/123:00 pmPIA - RIC

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$319

Tue 2/178:00 amRIC - MDW

1 stop4h 59mDelta

Tue 2/2412:46 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$297

Tue 12/308:25 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop18h 56mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/48:09 pmORD - RIC

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$312

Thu 2/1911:40 amRIC - MDW

2 stops9h 15mSouthwest

Mon 2/233:15 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$328

Fri 1/238:00 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/2410:44 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$334

Thu 1/83:44 pmRIC - STL

1 stop5h 53mDelta

Mon 1/126:35 amSTL - RIC

1 stop4h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$325

Last-minute flights from Richmond to Illinois
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Illinois. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 12/226:24 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop22h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/255:15 amORD - RIC

1 stop15h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$282

Wed 12/316:24 pmRIC - STL

1 stop17h 32mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/54:27 pmSTL - RIC

1 stop23h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$217

Wed 1/710:29 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/1410:44 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$277

Thu 1/812:50 pmRIC - STL

1 stop10h 43mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/155:11 pmSTL - RIC

1 stop17h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$279

Thu 1/1512:50 pmRIC - STL

1 stop10h 44mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/185:11 pmSTL - RIC

1 stop17h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$201

Thu 1/1512:50 pmRIC - STL

1 stop10h 44mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/191:35 pmSTL - RIC

1 stop29h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$228

Sat 1/1710:46 amRIC - STL

1 stop5h 03mDelta

Sun 1/186:00 amSTL - RIC

1 stop5h 12mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$255

Sat 1/1712:04 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop6h 44mDelta

Sun 1/185:30 amORD - RIC

1 stop5h 42mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$269

Sat 1/1710:46 amRIC - MDW

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Sun 1/186:45 amMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 27mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$269

Sat 1/178:35 amRIC - ORD

2 stops12h 01mJetBlue

Sun 1/187:45 amORD - RIC

1 stop10h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 12/10

$283

Fri 1/2312:50 pmRIC - STL

1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/255:42 pmSTL - RIC

1 stop17h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$179

Sat 1/247:54 pmRIC - ORD

2 stops13h 09mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/2510:44 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$273

One-way flights from Richmond to Illinois
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Fri 1/98:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop13h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$56

Wed 1/76:24 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop27h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$64

Thu 1/158:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop13h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$67

Mon 1/128:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop28h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$72

Tue 1/68:25 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop20h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$75

Mon 2/98:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop13h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$77

Mon 2/912:50 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop28h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$80

Thu 1/1512:50 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop21h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$80

Thu 3/124:43 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop8h 29mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$81

Fri 1/912:50 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop11h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$84

Sun 1/118:20 amRIC - ORD

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$86

Thu 1/812:40 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop10h 59mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$87

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSt. Louis

RIC - STL

RICSTL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/23

12:50 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop11h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/25

5:42 pm-11:55 am

1 stop17h 13m

$179

RichmondSt. Louis

RIC - STL

RICSTL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

6:24 pm-10:56 am

1 stop17h 32m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/5

4:27 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$217

RichmondSt. Louis

RIC - STL

RICSTL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/6

12:50 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop11h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/9

9:45 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$244

RichmondSt. Louis

RIC - STL

RICSTL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

10:46 am-2:49 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$255

RichmondChicago

RIC - MDW

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/18

5:30 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/25

1:50 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$263

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

12:04 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

5:30 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$269

RichmondChicago

RIC - MDW

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

10:46 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/18

6:45 am-12:12 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$269

RichmondChicago

RIC - RFD

RICRFD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/19

8:39 pm-8:32 am

1 stop12h 53m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 2/22

10:37 am-9:58 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$275

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/7

10:29 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

10:44 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$277

RichmondSt. Louis

RIC - STL

RICSTL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/8

12:50 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop10h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/15

5:11 pm-11:55 am

1 stop17h 44m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Illinois

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Illinois (average of $49). Flying from Richmond to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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 RIC to IL?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Richmond to Illinois by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Illinois flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 Richmond to Illinois

The most flights from RIC to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Richmond to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,179 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Illinois?
Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Richmond to Illinois. It is only a 6.9 mi journey to Byrd Intl (RIC) from Richmond’s city center.
How long is the flight from Richmond to Illinois?
A quick flight from Richmond to Illinois can take about 2h 10m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $263. Airlines will cover a distance of 628 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Illinois one-way?
$53 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $100 and $112, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Richmond to Illinois?
While some choose either Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago Midway or Richmond Byrd Intl - Lambert-St Louis, Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Richmond to Illinois.
What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond to Illinois?
Consider Envoy Air (100%), ANA (84%) or Royal Jordanian (79%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Richmond to Illinois.
What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Illinois?
On average you can expect to pay $1,071 for a flight from Richmond to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $149 while the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $127.
Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Illinois that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Illinois?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Illinois.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Illinois?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Illinois 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 Richmond to Illinois?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Illinois (average of $49). Flying from Richmond to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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 5 airlines flying from Richmond to Illinois

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$65	Average$195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$108	Average$260	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$181	Average$349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$220	Average$432	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$229	Average$371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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