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$169+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Alaska

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ORD — ANC
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Alaska

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$378
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$529

Good round-trip deal

$533 or less

Good one-way deal

$311 or less
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This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/59:00 amORD - ANC
Nonstop6h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/127:00 amANC - ORD
1 stop13h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/297:50 amORD - ANC
1 stop9h 57mDelta
Tue 4/291:26 amANC - ORD
1 stop19h 33mDelta
Deal found 2/18$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/59:23 amMDW - ANC
2 stops17h 36mDelta
Sat 4/129:20 pmANC - MDW
1 stop9h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/19$361
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/283:40 pmORD - ANC
Nonstop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/208:50 pmANC - ORD
Nonstop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 8/185:00 pmORD - ANC
Nonstop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/29:50 pmANC - ORD
Nonstop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/302:20 pmORD - FAI
1 stop13h 15mDelta
Mon 5/51:30 amFAI - ORD
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/20$420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/221:16 pmMDW - FAI
2 stops14h 19mDelta
Fri 4/251:30 amFAI - MDW
2 stops12h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/20$454
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/47:16 pmORD - FAI
1 stop20h 24mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/1212:00 pmFAI - ORD
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$456
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/187:45 amORD - JNU
1 stop28h 05mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/246:40 pmJNU - ORD
1 stop8h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$488
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 9/242:55 pmSTL - ANC
1 stop11h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/281:50 amANC - STL
1 stop9h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$500
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 8/212:55 pmSTL - FAI
1 stop11h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/261:40 amFAI - STL
1 stop13h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$501
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 9/195:30 pmSTL - ANC
1 stop10h 10mDelta
Tue 9/2312:40 amANC - STL
2 stops14h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/20$506

Find flights from Illinois to Alaska within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Alaska 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Alaska

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

9:00 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop6h 55m

Anchorage

Sat 4/12

7:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$344

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

7:50 am-2:47 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Anchorage

Tue 4/29

1:26 am-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$350

ChicagoAnchorage

MDW - ANC

MDWANC

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/5

9:23 am-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 36m

Anchorage

Sat 4/12

9:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop9h 25m

$361

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

3:40 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop6h 41m

Anchorage

Tue 5/20

8:50 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop6h 20m

$378

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

5:00 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop6h 41m

Anchorage

Tue 9/2

9:50 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop6h 10m

$417

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

2:20 pm-12:35 am

1 stop13h 15m

Fairbanks

Mon 5/5

1:30 am-1:19 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$420

ChicagoFairbanks

MDW - FAI

MDWFAI

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/22

1:16 pm-12:35 am

2 stops14h 19m

Fairbanks

Fri 4/25

1:30 am-5:19 pm

2 stops12h 49m

$454

ChicagoFairbanks

ORD - FAI

ORDFAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/4

7:16 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop20h 24m

Fairbanks

Sat 4/12

12:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$456

ChicagoJuneau

ORD - JNU

ORDJNU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

7:45 am-8:50 am

1 stop28h 05m

Juneau Intl

Mon 3/24

6:40 pm-5:59 am

1 stop8h 19m

$488

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

7:45 am-5:14 pm

1 stop12h 29m

Anchorage

Tue 3/18

5:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$550

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Alaska

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Alaska

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Alaska including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from Illinois to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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 AK?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Alaska. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Alaska as you normally would.

Rainfall in Alaska by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alaska ranges from 0.5 - 3.3 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Alaska when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Alaska by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alaska, 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 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alaska

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alaska. 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 Alaska. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Illinois to Alaska by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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 Illinois to Alaska. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $169. Users have also found prices from $179 and $209 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from Illinois to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Alaska

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Alaska. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$210Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$337Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$345Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$360Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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