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$259+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Ithaca (ITH)

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 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ITH
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Ithaca

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

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
dom. 12/216:21 pmORD - ITH
1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/47:40 pmITH - ORD
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
jue. 12/256:21 pmORD - ITH
1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/297:40 pmITH - ORD
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
lun. 12/226:21 pmORD - ITH
1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/47:40 pmITH - ORD
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
vie. 12/266:21 pmORD - ITH
1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/306:00 amITH - ORD
2 stops7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$653
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
lun. 12/2212:45 pmMDW - ITH
2 stops8h 47mDelta
dom. 1/41:00 pmITH - MDW
2 stops10h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
dom. 12/2112:45 pmMDW - ITH
2 stops8h 47mDelta
dom. 1/41:00 pmITH - MDW
2 stops10h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
jue. 12/256:00 amMDW - ITH
2 stops10h 51mDelta
lun. 12/291:00 pmITH - MDW
2 stops10h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
lun. 12/2212:37 pmORD - ITH
2 stops8h 55mDelta
dom. 1/41:00 pmITH - ORD
2 stops8h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/11$1,299

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Ithaca (ITH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

One-way from

$259
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$490
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Ithaca 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Ithaca that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Ithaca

Route

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Price

ChicagoIthaca

ORD - ITH

ORDITH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/23

7:01 am-1:56 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Ithaca Tompkins County

dom. 1/25

5:29 am-9:49 am

1 stop5h 20m

$289

ChicagoIthaca

ORD - ITH

ORDITH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/7

7:00 am-1:56 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Ithaca Tompkins County

jue. 1/8

5:29 am-9:49 am

1 stop5h 20m

$347

ChicagoIthaca

ORD - ITH

ORDITH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 3/19

7:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Ithaca Tompkins County

lun. 3/23

5:32 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 28m

$354

ChicagoIthaca

MDW - ITH

MDWITH

Chicago Midway

mié. 1/7

1:28 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops8h 54m

Ithaca Tompkins County

jue. 1/8

2:36 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$357

ChicagoIthaca

ORD - ITH

ORDITH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 3/19

7:00 am-12:53 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Ithaca Tompkins County

mié. 4/8

5:32 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 28m

$368

ChicagoIthaca

ORD - ITH

ORDITH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/25

6:21 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Ithaca Tompkins County

lun. 12/29

7:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$407

ChicagoIthaca

ORD - ITH

ORDITH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 5/30

10:40 am-11:30 pm

2 stops11h 50m

Ithaca Tompkins County

mar. 6/2

6:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

$413

ChicagoIthaca

MDW - ITH

MDWITH

Chicago Midway

jue. 3/19

1:09 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops9h 08m

Ithaca Tompkins County

mié. 4/8

5:32 am-1:23 pm

2 stops8h 51m

$714

ChicagoIthaca

MDW - ITH

MDWITH

Chicago Midway

vie. 1/16

1:28 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops8h 54m

Ithaca Tompkins County

dom. 1/18

2:36 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$908

ChicagoIthaca

MDW - ITH

MDWITH

Chicago Midway

lun. 12/22

12:45 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops8h 47m

Ithaca Tompkins County

dom. 1/4

1:00 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$1,219

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Ithaca

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Ithaca in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Ithaca flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Ithaca flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Ithaca flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Ithaca flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Ithaca flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Ithaca

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Ithaca (average of $164). Flying from Chicago to Ithaca in March is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Ithaca

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ithaca. 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 Ithaca. Reviews last updated diciembre 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Ithaca by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Ithaca. 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 Ithaca from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Ithaca from Chicago, you will be flying to Tompkins County, which is the city’s only airport. Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH) is located 4.0 mi from the center of Ithaca. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Tompkins County per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Ithaca?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Ithaca in 5h 55m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Chicago to Ithaca is about 586 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Ithaca round-trip?

    Currently priced at $248, Delta will fly you from Chicago to Ithaca and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $318. Users have found that Delta is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Ithaca (average of $164). Flying from Chicago to Ithaca in March is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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 Ithaca

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Ithaca. 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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