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$86+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Seattle (SEA)

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CHI — SEA
jun. 17 — jun. 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Seattle/Tacoma Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Seattle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Seattle (SEA). 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$170
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$86
(iWofly)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$333

Good round-trip deal

$232 or less

Good one-way deal

$114 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Seattle/Tacoma Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 8/136:50 amORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
mar. 8/1912:45 amSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$170
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
lun. 8/257:19 amORD - SEA
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
jue. 8/284:55 pmSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$171
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 8/68:42 pmORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 42mAlaska Airlines
mar. 8/127:00 amSEA - ORD
1 stop14h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$172
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/286:20 amORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 30mHawaiian Airlines
vie. 10/312:17 amSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$173
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sáb. 9/61:35 pmMDW - SEA
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
mar. 9/166:45 amSEA - MDW
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 8/133:00 pmORD - SEA
1 stop11h 05mSouthwest
mié. 8/201:40 pmSEA - ORD
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$174
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/97:08 amORD - SEA
1 stop11h 17mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/225:30 pmSEA - ORD
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$181
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sáb. 7/197:11 amORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 34mDelta
mié. 7/236:10 amSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/10$209
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/257:00 amORD - SEA
1 stop18h 44mMultiple Airlines
mar. 7/13:58 pmSEA - ORD
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$260
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/44:29 pmMDW - SEA
1 stop29h 10mFrontier
lun. 9/156:00 amSEA - MDW
1 stop14h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$270
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/207:20 amORD - SEA
1 stop17h 41mFrontier
sáb. 8/3012:40 pmSEA - ORD
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$275
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/56:09 pmORD - SEA
1 stop6h 38mSun Country Air
jue. 7/1011:59 pmSEA - ORD
1 stop15h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/12$285

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Seattle that are best for you.

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ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/13

8:52 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mar. 8/19

12:45 am-6:51 am

Nonstop4h 06m

$170

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 8/25

7:19 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

jue. 8/28

4:55 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$171

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/6

8:42 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mar. 8/12

7:00 am-11:39 pm

1 stop14h 39m

$172

ChicagoSeattle

MDW - SEA

MDWSEA

Chicago Midway

sáb. 9/6

1:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mar. 9/16

6:45 am-7:15 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$174

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/13

3:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop11h 05m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mié. 8/20

1:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$174

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 7/30

8:42 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mié. 8/6

5:54 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$175

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 7/9

7:08 am-4:25 pm

1 stop11h 17m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mar. 7/22

5:30 pm-6:03 am

1 stop10h 33m

$181

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 7/9

6:00 am-8:37 am

Nonstop4h 37m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

lun. 7/21

5:30 pm-6:03 am

1 stop10h 33m

$206

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 7/19

7:11 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 34m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

mié. 7/23

6:10 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

$209

ChicagoSeattle

MDW - SEA

MDWSEA

Chicago Midway

jue. 9/4

4:29 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

lun. 9/15

6:00 am-10:38 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$270

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The best insider tips for Chicago to Seattle flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Seattle trip
Airports
ORD

For a quick snack before your flight, grab some Garrett Popcorn near gate B8, a Chicago favorite.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
SEA

Take the Link light rail from SEA to downtown Seattle. It's affordable, runs every 10 minutes, and takes less than 40 minutes.

Read more about SEAby Brandon Schultz
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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

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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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SEA

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Seattle

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Seattle. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Seattle is 62 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Chicago to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Seattle in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Seattle. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Seattle flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Seattle

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Seattle. 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 junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SEA are scheduled on a Thursday (71 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

Rainfall in Seattle by month

Plan your trip to Seattle by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Seattle by month

Plan your trip to Seattle by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Seattle, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

    Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Seattle. 8 airlines have flights to Seattle/Tacoma Intl from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Seattle/Tacoma Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 47 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Seattle is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $170 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at $171 and $172 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $86. Southwest flights start at $88 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $90 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Seattle consider choosing Air France (91%), United Airlines (90%) or British Airways (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Seattle?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $85. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl) can be booked for $109 on average our data indicates $827 when flying from Chicago to Seattle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Seattle (average of $238). Flying from Chicago to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 Chicago to Seattle

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Seattle. 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$87Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$105Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$157Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$161Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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