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$150+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Portland (PDX)

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 7/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — PDX
Jun 26 — Jul 31
Fri 6/26
Fri 7/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Portland

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Sat 9/1212:08 pm
MLI
-
PDX
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 9/197:00 am
PDX
-
MLI
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/27$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 10/611:00 am
MLI
-
PDX
2 stops14h 51m
Delta
Tue 10/139:45 pm
PDX
-
MLI
1 stop10h 41m
Delta
Deal found 5/25$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Sat 7/46:05 pm
MDW
-
PDX
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Sat 7/411:30 pm
PDX
-
MDW
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/23$305
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/37:20 am
ORD
-
PDX
Nonstop4h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 7/310:59 pm
PDX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/22$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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.
Sat 9/128:30 am
STL
-
PDX
Nonstop4h 10m
Southwest
Mon 9/1411:30 pm
PDX
-
STL
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/25$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Fri 7/39:35 pm
MDW
-
PDX
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Tue 7/711:30 pm
PDX
-
MDW
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/22$310
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/47:20 am
ORD
-
PDX
Nonstop4h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 7/810:59 pm
PDX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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.
Sat 6/2710:00 pm
ORD
-
PDX
Nonstop4h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 7/411:15 pm
PDX
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/25$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Sat 6/2710:00 pm
ORD
-
PDX
Nonstop4h 20m
American Airlines
Fri 7/36:07 am
PDX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$312
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 7/159:10 pm
MDW
-
PDX
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Sat 7/1811:30 pm
PDX
-
MDW
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/25$315
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/57:20 am
ORD
-
PDX
Nonstop4h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/1210:59 pm
PDX
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$315
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/272:19 pm
ORD
-
PDX
Nonstop4h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 7/36:19 am
PDX
-
ORD
1 stop8h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$317

Find flight deals from Illinois to Portland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Portland flight deals. Data was last updated May 27, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$291
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One-way from

$150
(Southwest)

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January

Average price

$325

Good round-trip deal

$305 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Portland 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 May 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Portland that are best for you.

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MolinePortland

MLI - PDX

MLIPDX

Moline Quad-City

Wed 10/7

11:00 am-11:47 pm

2 stops14h 47m

Portland

Tue 10/13

9:45 pm-10:26 am

1 stop10h 41m

$296

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

7:00 am-9:34 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Portland

Sat 7/4

10:40 pm-4:47 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$305

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

7:55 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Portland

Wed 8/12

11:02 pm-5:03 am

Nonstop4h 01m

$315

MolinePortland

MLI - PDX

MLIPDX

Moline Quad-City

Thu 10/15

6:33 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Portland

Tue 10/20

11:58 pm-10:44 am

1 stop8h 46m

$320

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/21

7:55 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Portland

Tue 7/28

4:15 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 29m

$325

ChicagoPortland

MDW - PDX

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/20

8:50 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Portland

Tue 8/25

11:30 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop3h 55m

$326

ChicagoPortland

ORD - PDX

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

6:59 am-9:33 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Portland

Tue 6/30

4:15 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 29m

$331

ChicagoPortland

MDW - PDX

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/2

6:40 pm-1:20 am

1 stop8h 40m

Portland

Tue 7/7

11:30 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$336

ChicagoPortland

MDW - PDX

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/23

1:49 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Portland

Sun 6/28

12:33 am-8:37 am

1 stop6h 04m

$346

ChicagoPortland

MDW - PDX

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/24

6:40 pm-1:25 am

1 stop8h 45m

Portland

Tue 7/28

7:55 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 05m

$346

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Portland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Portland

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Portland (average of $99). Flying from Illinois to Portland in August is currently the most expensive (average of $733). 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 IL to PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 27, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Illinois to Portland by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Portland

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Portland. 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 May 27, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to PDX are scheduled on a Wednesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to Portland?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to Portland?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Illinois to Portland, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Portland. Price data was last updated on May 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Portland flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Portland. 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 Portland from Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Portland, you will be flying into Portland. Portland (PDX) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Portland?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Portland can take about 4h 34m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $305. There are 1733 mi between Illinois and Portland. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $52. Frontier flights start at $82 while deals on Southwest start at $89 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Portland?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Portland consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Portland, Chicago Midway - Portland or Lambert-St Louis - Portland as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Portland?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Portland? While on average our users pay $1,033, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $152. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Portland), is priced around $304.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Portland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Portland 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 Illinois to Portland?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Portland (average of $99). Flying from Illinois to Portland in August is currently the most expensive (average of $733). 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 8 airlines flying from Illinois to Portland

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Portland. 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 May 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$119Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$150Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$191Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$194Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$200Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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