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$72+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Washington

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SEA
out 11 — out 181
sáb 10/11
sáb 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Washington

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Washington flight deals. Data was last updated setembro 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$163
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$72
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$236

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$94 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Washington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on setembro 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 10/2210:30 amORD - GEG
Nonstop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
ter 10/281:12 pmGEG - ORD
Nonstop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$163
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 11/246:00 amORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
qui 11/2710:53 amSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$176
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
sáb 10/114:10 pmORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 39mUnited Airlines
sáb 10/187:37 pmSEA - ORD
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
qua 10/86:05 pmORD - GEG
1 stop7h 54mDelta
qua 10/153:37 pmGEG - ORD
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 9/10$177
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 11/182:05 pmORD - SEA
1 stop6h 43mAlaska Airlines
qui 11/2710:53 amSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 10/210:46 amORD - GEG
Nonstop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
sáb 10/41:30 pmGEG - ORD
Nonstop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 10/126:50 amORD - SEA
1 stop26h 43mMultiple Airlines
qua 10/155:50 pmSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$180
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 10/206:24 pmMDW - SEA
1 stop19h 43mFrontier
qui 10/231:02 pmSEA - MDW
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$181
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
qua 10/16:20 amORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 32mHawaiian Airlines
sex 10/312:17 amSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/10$181
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 10/176:00 amORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 27mAlaska Airlines
dom 10/1912:17 amSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/11$182
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 11/612:30 pmMDW - SEA
1 stop25h 43mFrontier
dom 11/92:22 pmSEA - MDW
1 stop19h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$183
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 10/206:50 amORD - SEA
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
qui 10/231:02 pmSEA - ORD
1 stop8h 51mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$183

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Washington 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 setembro 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Washington that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Washington

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ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sex 10/3

2:07 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

ter 11/4

6:15 pm-12:24 am

Nonstop4h 09m

$180

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 11/22

6:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

qui 11/27

10:53 am-4:56 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$183

ChicagoSpokane

ORD - GEG

ORDGEG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 11/15

7:47 am-2:54 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Spokane

seg 11/17

1:16 pm-12:02 am

1 stop8h 46m

$183

ChicagoSpokane

ORD - GEG

ORDGEG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 11/17

7:47 am-12:43 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Spokane

qua 12/3

1:15 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$183

ChicagoSpokane

ORD - GEG

ORDGEG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qui 11/6

7:37 am-2:57 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Spokane

seg 11/10

6:05 am-5:18 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$189

ChicagoSeattle

MDW - SEA

MDWSEA

Chicago Midway

ter 10/21

3:25 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

sáb 10/25

5:00 am-4:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$191

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sex 10/3

1:01 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

sáb 10/4

12:17 am-6:24 am

Nonstop4h 07m

$191

ChicagoSeattle

MDW - SEA

MDWSEA

Chicago Midway

ter 10/7

7:00 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

qua 10/8

9:10 am-3:10 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$194

ChicagoSpokane

ORD - GEG

ORDGEG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qui 11/6

5:53 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 29m

Spokane

seg 11/10

8:59 pm-6:22 am

1 stop7h 23m

$194

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qui 9/25

7:10 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 35m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

qua 10/8

5:55 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

$194

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Washington

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to State of Washington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Chicago to State of Washington in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 WA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Washington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated setembro 11, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to State of Washington, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to State of Washington

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Washington. 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 setembro 11, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to USWA are scheduled on a Thursday (61 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to State of Washington?

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington. 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 Washington. Reviews last updated setembro 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Chicago to Washington to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,723 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

MFR - SEA

Great smooth flight. Was hour and half late though. Don't know why

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to State of Washington?

    A quick flight from Chicago to State of Washington can take about 6h 55m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $183. The distance from Chicago to State of Washington is about 1715 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to State of Washington one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $72 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $82 and Hawaiian Airlines from $96 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to State of Washington?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Portland or Chicago Midway - Seattle/Tacoma Intl when deciding on the best route from Chicago to State of Washington.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to State of Washington?

    Consider Delta (87%), Air France (87%) or KLM (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to State of Washington.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to State of Washington?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to State of Washington? While on average our users pay $687, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $94. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), is priced around $118.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Washington 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 State of Washington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Chicago to State of Washington in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 Washington

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Washington. 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 setembro 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$90Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$97Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$121Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$122Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$168Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$194Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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