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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $73 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $77 and American Airlines from $118 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Modesto

The most flights from CHI to MD9 are scheduled on a Monday (101 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (51 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Modesto ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Modesto when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Modesto, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Modesto?

On average you can expect to pay $1,644 for a flight from Chicago to Modesto. The cheapest flight overall is $128 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $254.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Modesto?

Consider Air China (82%), Air Canada (71%) or United Airlines (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Modesto.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Modesto?

Before booking your flight from Chicago to Modesto check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, American Airlines or Frontier.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Modesto?

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

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MD9?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Modesto in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Modesto?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Modesto flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Modesto

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Modesto. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,202 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,202 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,202 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,985 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,202 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,247 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,202 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,097 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,202 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,568 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,202 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Modesto one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $73 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $77 and American Airlines from $118 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Modesto?
Consider Air China (82%), Air Canada (71%) or United Airlines (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Modesto.
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Modesto?
On average you can expect to pay $1,644 for a flight from Chicago to Modesto. The cheapest flight overall is $128 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $254.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Modesto that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Modesto flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Modesto?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Modesto.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Modesto?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Modesto by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Modesto

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$136	Average$282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$136	Average$350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$162	Average$313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$165	Average$351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$236	Average$445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$254	Average$488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$257	Average$434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MD9?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Modesto in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Modesto?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Modesto flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons 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 Chicago to Modesto

The most flights from CHI to MD9 are scheduled on a Monday (101 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (51 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Modesto

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Modesto. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

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

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Modesto?

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Modesto?

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Modesto?

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