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$58+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Nashville (BNA)

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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BNA
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Nashville Intl are usually found in February or August, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Nashville
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:25 pmMDW - BNA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Thu 1/12:20 pmBNA - MDW
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/319:41 amORD - BNA
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Thu 1/16:15 amBNA - ORD
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/22$235
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/315:00 amORD - BNA
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:30 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$255
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:45 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Thu 1/110:20 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/319:29 amMDW - BNA
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Mon 1/56:00 amBNA - MDW
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/22$337
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:09 pmORD - BNA
1 stop11h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/75:45 amBNA - ORD
1 stop8h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/20$347
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/317:00 amORD - BNA
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Sun 1/46:15 amBNA - ORD
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/20$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:30 amMDW - BNA
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:30 amBNA - MDW
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/296:00 amMDW - BNA
1 stop3h 54mDelta
Wed 12/314:32 pmBNA - MDW
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/21$433
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:25 amMDW - BNA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Thu 1/12:20 pmBNA - MDW
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/319:29 amMDW - BNA
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Sat 1/35:15 amBNA - MDW
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/22$457

Find flight deals from Chicago to Nashville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Nashville (BNA). 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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$129
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$58
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$217

Good round-trip deal

$152 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Nashville 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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Nashville that are best for you.

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ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

9:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/18

8:30 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$207

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

2:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Nashville Intl

Sat 1/17

10:20 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$214

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:25 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Thu 1/1

2:20 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$215

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

3:45 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Mon 2/16

10:20 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$219

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

2:07 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Nashville Intl

Sat 1/24

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$222

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

11:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/18

10:20 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$224

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

11:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Nashville Intl

Tue 1/20

10:20 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$224

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

2:40 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Tue 1/20

4:25 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$227

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

1:45 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/24

6:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$232

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

5:30 am-10:47 am

1 stop5h 17m

Nashville Intl

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$235

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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 Nashville in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-Nashville flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Nashville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Nashville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Nashville flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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-Nashville 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 Nashville

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Nashville. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nashville (average of $37). Flying from Chicago to Nashville in January is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Nashville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Chicago to Nashville by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Nashville. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Nashville flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Nashville

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Nashville. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to BNA are scheduled on a Sunday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

How often are flights from Chicago to Nashville delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Chicago and Nashville have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Nashville flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Nashville flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Nashville flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Nashville trip
Airlines
Southwest

Southwest offers free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, enhancing the short flight experience.


Southwest's Rapid Rewards program offers points for every dollar spent, with no blackout dates.

Read more about SouthwestBy Marisa Garcia
Frontier

Frontier offers extra comfort seats with 32” separation for a fee, enhancing short-haul comfort.


Early check-in helps avoid overbooking issues and secure your seat on Frontier flights.

Read more about FrontierBy Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for short flights.


United's Basic Economy restricts carry-ons; consider upgrading for more flexibility.

Read more about United AirlinesBy Harriet Baskas
Airports
ORD

Use the free shuttle train outside security to navigate between terminals at ORD efficiently.

Read more about ORDBy Ramsey Qubein
MDW

Order food via the airport’s mobile system to your gate to avoid missing Southwest’s open seating boarding process.

Read more about MDWBy Ramsey Qubein
BNA

For quick city access, use WeGo Public Transit’s Route 18 from BNA, running every 45 minutes to downtown Nashville.

Read more about BNABy Mark Chesnut
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Expert on Southwest and Frontier

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on BNA

Mark Chesnut

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Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Nashville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nashville. 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 Nashville. Reviews last updated December 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Nashville by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,105 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,054 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,196 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,075 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

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

    Most people fly into Nashville Intl (BNA) if they book a flight to Nashville from Chicago. On average, Nashville Intl has 36 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 6 airlines. Nashville Intl is conveniently located just 6.0 mi from Nashville’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Nashville?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Nashville in 1h 41m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Chicago and Nashville are separated by a distance of 410 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Nashville is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $37 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air, starting at $38 and $74 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Nashville for 82% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $27. Users have also found prices from $35 and $45 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Nashville?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Nashville are Frontier (75%), Spirit Airlines (75%) and Envoy Air (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nashville?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Nashville is $85. On average you can expect to pay $330. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Nashville Intl), can usually be booked for $129.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nashville (average of $37). Flying from Chicago to Nashville in January is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Nashville

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Nashville. 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$43Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$74Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$116Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$122Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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