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$59+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Saint Paul, MN

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MSP
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:38 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Fri 12/262:57 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$74
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/288:40 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/58:31 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$80
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:26 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/238:36 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$83
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:38 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Mon 12/2910:09 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$88
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1912:26 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/215:12 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/306:13 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Fri 12/128:31 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:38 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Fri 1/22:57 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:38 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/248:18 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$100
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:00 amORD - MSP
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Fri 12/128:31 amMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$104
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:00 amORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Mon 12/87:00 amMSP - ORD
1 stop17h 12mFrontier
Deal found 11/2$105
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Sat 12/278:26 pmORD - MSP
Nonstop1h 39mSun Country Air
Thu 1/13:36 pmMSP - ORD
Nonstop1h 38mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/2$108
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 12/127:02 pmMDW - MSP
Nonstop1h 43mDelta
Tue 12/167:24 amMSP - MDW
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/2$130

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Saint Paul

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Saint Paul flight deals. Data was last updated November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$59
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$188
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Saint Paul 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 November 3, 2025.
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ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/25

3:58 pm-5:29 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/1

6:45 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$97

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/19

12:26 pm-2:02 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/28

5:30 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$113

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

6:12 am-7:57 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 2/15

8:50 am-10:25 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$117

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

4:00 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/4

9:46 am-11:27 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$120

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

8:40 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/17

6:55 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$130

ChicagoMinneapolis

MDW - MSP

MDWMSP

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/12

7:02 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/17

11:22 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$130

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

3:42 pm-5:12 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/7

9:46 am-11:27 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$143

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

8:50 am-10:24 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 12/8

6:55 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$143

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

12:45 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/14

9:46 am-11:27 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$143

ChicagoMinneapolis

ORD - MSP

ORDMSP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/14

6:00 am-7:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/14

6:10 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$143

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Saint Paul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Saint Paul

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Saint Paul. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Saint Paul. 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 Saint Paul?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Saint Paul (average of $46). Flying from Chicago to Saint Paul in February is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 SA1?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Saint Paul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Saint Paul in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Saint Paul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Saint Paul. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Saint Paul

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Saint Paul. 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 November 3, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SA1 are scheduled on a Sunday (109 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Saint Paul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Saint Paul. 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 Saint Paul. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Chicago to Saint Paul. 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
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,036 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
334 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Saint Paul?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Saint Paul in 1h 31m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago and Saint Paul is about 333 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Saint Paul?

    Before booking your flight to Saint Paul from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (93%), Copa Airlines (83%), Envoy Air( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Saint Paul?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Saint Paul? While on average our users pay $221, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $54. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Minneapolis St Paul), is priced around $77.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Saint Paul (average of $46). Flying from Chicago to Saint Paul in February is currently the most expensive (average of $119). 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 Saint Paul

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Saint Paul. 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$61Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$75Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$83Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$108Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$111Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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