Alaska

$189+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Alaska

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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ANC
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Alaska

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Alaska (USAK). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$376
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(Alaska Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$513 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Alaska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 4/33:40 pmORD - ANC
Nonstop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/88:30 pmANC - ORD
Nonstop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$376
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 4/59:00 amORD - ANC
Nonstop6h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/196:00 amANC - ORD
1 stop14h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/212:10 pmORD - ANC
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Sat 2/226:45 amANC - ORD
1 stop14h 11mDelta
Deal found 1/20$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/211:26 pmMDW - ANC
1 stop9h 09mDelta
Thu 2/279:35 pmANC - MDW
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/20$396
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/298:15 amORD - ANC
1 stop14h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/610:10 pmANC - ORD
Nonstop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$419
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/210:00 amORD - KTN
1 stop12h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/88:56 amKTN - ORD
1 stop17h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$432
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/157:45 amORD - JNU
1 stop17h 09mAlaska Airlines
Fri 2/216:40 pmJNU - ORD
1 stop17h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$441
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 8/207:30 pmSTL - ANC
1 stop8h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/262:30 amANC - STL
1 stop8h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$480
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 4/226:30 amSTL - FAI
1 stop9h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/281:30 amFAI - STL
1 stop19h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$481
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/1111:19 amSTL - ANC
1 stop10h 45mDelta
Mon 3/171:05 amANC - STL
2 stops12h 47mDelta
Deal found 1/20$486
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 8/1811:51 amSTL - FAI
2 stops15h 04mDelta
Mon 8/2510:05 pmFAI - STL
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 1/19$486
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 4/97:40 amORD - FAI
1 stop18h 52mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/1612:00 pmFAI - ORD
1 stop14h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$493

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 January 21, 2025.

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ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

9:00 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop6h 55m

Anchorage

Sun 4/20

10:00 pm-7:40 am

Nonstop6h 40m

$376

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

3:59 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop6h 41m

Anchorage

Tue 5/6

11:44 pm-11:34 am

1 stop8h 50m

$380

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

2:20 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Anchorage

Sat 5/10

6:10 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$396

ChicagoAnchorage

MDW - ANC

MDWANC

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/21

1:26 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Anchorage

Thu 2/27

9:35 pm-9:35 am

1 stop9h 00m

$396

ChicagoAnchorage

ORD - ANC

ORDANC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

8:15 am-7:20 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Anchorage

Tue 5/6

10:10 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop6h 15m

$419

ChicagoKetchikan

ORD - KTN

ORDKTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

10:00 am-7:41 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Ketchikan

Tue 4/8

8:56 am-5:40 am

1 stop17h 44m

$432

St. LouisAnchorage

STL - ANC

STLANC

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/3

3:11 pm-12:37 am

1 stop12h 26m

Anchorage

Mon 4/7

1:58 am-2:15 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$480

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/22

6:30 am-12:54 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/28

1:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 29m

$481

St. LouisAnchorage

STL - ANC

STLANC

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/7

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 39m

Anchorage

Sat 4/12

9:20 pm-10:29 am

1 stop10h 09m

$485

St. LouisFairbanks

STL - FAI

STLFAI

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/22

3:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops11h 35m

Fairbanks

Mon 4/28

1:30 am-4:45 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$492

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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 $688). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines and American 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.
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,706 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.9
Good
2,333 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 $189. Users have also found prices from $199 and $229 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?

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

  • 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 $688). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$198Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$337Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$343Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$354Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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