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$177+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Portland (PDX)

CHI — PDX
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Portland are usually found in January or February, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Portland

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Portland

Wed 12/238:59 pm -
1 stop13h 30m
Wed 12/309:22 pm -
1 stop13h 57m
Deal found 11/4$357
Wed 12/210:05 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Wed 12/910:10 am -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 11/4$359
Thu 12/37:00 am -
2 stops13h 56m
Wed 12/91:17 pm -
2 stops13h 44m
Deal found 11/3$359
Fri 12/41:20 pm -
2 stops11h 00m
Sun 12/67:35 am -
2 stops8h 00m
Deal found 11/3$360
Fri 12/256:00 am -
1 stop9h 24m
Wed 12/307:05 am -
1 stop14h 54m
Deal found 11/2$360
Thu 12/37:00 am -
1 stop7h 53m
Tue 12/85:10 pm -
2 stops26h 50m
Deal found 11/4$361
Wed 11/2510:00 pm -
1 stop14h 28m
Fri 11/271:58 pm -
1 stop13h 12m
Deal found 11/1$362
Tue 11/245:15 am -
1 stop30h 17m
Tue 12/15:09 pm -
2 stops26h 26m
Deal found 11/2$363
Thu 12/31:20 pm -
2 stops11h 00m
Wed 12/910:10 am -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 11/3$364
Sun 12/612:58 pm -
1 stop6h 21m
Tue 12/811:17 pm -
1 stop6h 42m
Deal found 11/4$364
Tue 12/159:45 am -
Nonstop4h 52m
Tue 12/2211:31 pm -
Nonstop3h 54m
Deal found 10/31$366
Thu 12/248:40 pm -
Nonstop4h 45m
Mon 12/2811:30 pm -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 11/2$367

Find flight deals from Chicago to Portland

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(Expedia)

One-way from

$177
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$436

Good round-trip deal

$357 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Portland flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Portland flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Portland
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Portland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Portland.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Portland.

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ChicagoPortland

MDW Chicago Midway - PDX Portland

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/25

9:25 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

ChicagoPortland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PDX Portland

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

7:45 pm-10:27 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

ChicagoPortland

MDW Chicago Midway - PDX Portland

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/21

9:30 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

ChicagoPortland

MDW Chicago Midway - PDX Portland

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/24

8:40 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

ChicagoPortland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PDX Portland

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/23

5:15 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 21m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$186

ChicagoPortland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PDX Portland

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/18

6:20 am-10:39 am

1 stop6h 19m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

ChicagoPortland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PDX Portland

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/21

3:47 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops8h 39m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

ChicagoPortland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PDX Portland

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

2:44 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

ChicagoPortland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - PDX Portland

ORDPDX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

9:44 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$229
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoPortland

MDW Chicago Midway - PDX Portland

MDWPDX

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/21

10:05 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Portland

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Portland

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Portland in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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-Portland flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Portland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Portland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Portland 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-Portland 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 Portland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Portland from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Portland

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Portland (average of $296). Flying from Chicago to Portland in October is currently the most expensive (average of $445). 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 PDX?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from Chicago to Portland by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Portland

The most flights from CHI to PDX are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 Portland?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Portland flights typically cost between $362 and $572 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $357 on Southwest (Mar 6-Mar 9).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Portland, you should look to book at least 63 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 Chicago to Portland?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Portland flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Portland flights

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

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Brandon Schultz

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Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Portland, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Portland from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Portland, you will be flying into Portland. Portland (PDX) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Portland is the only Portland airport and it handles 17 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 6 airlines have flights to Portland from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Portland?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Chicago to Portland in about 8h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1746 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Portland is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $155 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Alaska Airlines, starting at $191 and $197 round-trip. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $110. Users have also found prices from $118 and $119 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Portland are Alaska Airlines (87%), United Airlines (85%) and Lufthansa (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Portland?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $148. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Portland) can be booked for $285 on average, our data indicates $535 when flying from Chicago to Portland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Portland (average of $296). Flying from Chicago to Portland in October is currently the most expensive (average of $445). 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 Portland

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$155Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$191Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$239Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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