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$214+ 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ITH
May 20 — May 271
Wed 5/20
Wed 5/27
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 April 20, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:00 am
ORD
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ITH
1 stop6h 20m
Delta
Tue 9/85:55 am
ITH
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ORD
1 stop7h 46m
Delta
Deal found 4/17$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/56:04 am
ORD
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ITH
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Sat 5/95:40 am
ITH
-
ORD
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Deal found 4/19$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/233:53 pm
ORD
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ITH
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 5/307:50 pm
ITH
-
ORD
1 stop4h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/17$388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/116:05 am
ORD
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ITH
1 stop5h 30m
Delta
Sun 6/145:28 am
ITH
-
ORD
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2311:09 am
ORD
-
ITH
2 stops11h 37m
Delta
Sat 5/305:31 am
ITH
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Deal found 4/17$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:04 am
ORD
-
ITH
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Tue 4/285:20 am
ITH
-
ORD
1 stop8h 06m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Fri 7/241:44 pm
ORD
-
ITH
2 stops9h 33m
Delta
Mon 7/275:25 am
ITH
-
ORD
2 stops9h 49m
Delta
Deal found 4/18$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 4/2312:52 pm
MDW
-
ITH
2 stops9h 54m
Delta
Tue 4/281:34 pm
ITH
-
MDW
2 stops9h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/19$519
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/281:24 pm
MDW
-
ITH
2 stops9h 22m
Delta
Fri 5/11:34 pm
ITH
-
MDW
2 stops9h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/15$637
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/51:24 pm
MDW
-
ITH
2 stops9h 22m
Delta
Sat 5/91:36 pm
ITH
-
MDW
2 stops8h 33m
Delta
Deal found 4/19$648
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2210:41 am
MDW
-
ITH
2 stops12h 05m
Delta
Thu 4/231:34 pm
ITH
-
MDW
2 stops9h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$719
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/71:22 pm
MDW
-
ITH
2 stops9h 24m
Delta
Sat 5/91:36 pm
ITH
-
MDW
2 stops8h 33m
Delta
Deal found 4/15$748

Find flight deals from Chicago to Ithaca

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 April 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(Delta)

One-way from

$214
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$478
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One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Ithaca Tompkins County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 April 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Ithaca that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoIthaca

ORD - ITH

ORDITH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Tue 9/8

5:55 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 05m

$329

ChicagoIthaca

ORD - ITH

ORDITH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

6:04 am-12:53 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sat 5/9

5:40 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$339
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoIthaca

ORD - ITH

ORDITH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/28

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Mon 8/3

5:25 am-9:22 am

1 stop4h 57m

$359

ChicagoIthaca

ORD - ITH

ORDITH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/23

6:07 am-12:51 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sat 5/30

5:31 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$389

ChicagoIthaca

ORD - ITH

ORDITH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/11

1:46 pm-12:09 am

2 stops9h 23m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sun 6/14

5:28 am-2:29 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$474

ChicagoIthaca

ORD - ITH

ORDITH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/23

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Mon 7/27

5:25 am-9:22 am

1 stop4h 57m

$474

ChicagoIthaca

MDW - ITH

MDWITH

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/5

1:24 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops9h 22m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sat 5/9

1:36 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$648

ChicagoIthaca

MDW - ITH

MDWITH

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/7

1:22 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops9h 24m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sat 5/9

1:36 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$748

ChicagoIthaca

MDW - ITH

MDWITH

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/28

12:41 pm-12:17 am

2 stops10h 36m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Mon 8/3

5:25 am-4:15 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$763

ChicagoIthaca

MDW - ITH

MDWITH

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/23

1:22 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops9h 24m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sat 5/30

1:36 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$810

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Ithaca flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ithaca from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Ithaca (average of $213). Flying from Chicago to Ithaca in July is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Ithaca?

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 April 20, 2026.
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
8,422 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,422 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
9,607 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 6h 20m. 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 $268. Users have found that Delta is 45% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Ithaca (average of $213). Flying from Chicago to Ithaca in July is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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 April 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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