Alberta

$72+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Alberta

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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — YYC
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Alberta

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Alberta flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$278

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$84 or less
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From Illinois to Alberta
One-way flight from Illinois to Alberta
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Alberta.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Alberta.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Alberta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Alberta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/35:30 pmORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 49mWestJet
Mon 5/1212:15 pmYYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 29mWestJet
Deal found 4/16$140
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/135:30 pmORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/2312:55 amYYC - ORD
1 stop7h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$144
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/133:50 pmORD - YYC
1 stop8h 53mAir Canada
Sat 5/248:10 amYYC - ORD
1 stop7h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$152
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/58:01 pmORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/178:30 amYYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/115:30 pmORD - YEG
1 stop7h 57mWestJet
Mon 5/129:30 amYEG - ORD
1 stop6h 14mWestJet
Deal found 4/16$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 8/118:25 pmORD - YYC
Nonstop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/146:29 amYYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$181
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/175:05 amORD - YEG
1 stop10h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/249:30 amYEG - ORD
1 stop6h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$187
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/175:05 amORD - YEG
1 stop10h 03mAir Canada
Sat 5/248:05 amYEG - ORD
Nonstop3h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$191
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 7/135:00 amORD - YEG
1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/208:05 amYEG - ORD
Nonstop3h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$203
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/31:16 pmMDW - YYC
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Tue 5/66:45 amYYC - MDW
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/16$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 7/181:55 pmORD - YYC
1 stop10h 08mDelta
Wed 7/237:15 amYYC - ORD
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/17$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 6/46:40 amMDW - YYC
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/109:15 pmYYC - MDW
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$280

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Alberta 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Alberta that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Alberta

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

5:30 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

Calgary

Mon 5/12

12:15 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

$140

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

5:30 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

Calgary

Fri 5/23

12:55 am-9:52 am

1 stop7h 57m

$144

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

3:50 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Calgary

Fri 5/23

12:55 am-9:52 am

1 stop7h 57m

$152

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/5

8:01 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

Calgary

Tue 6/17

8:30 am-1:03 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$170

ChicagoEdmonton

ORD - YEG

ORDYEG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

5:30 pm-12:27 am

1 stop7h 57m

Edmonton

Mon 5/12

9:30 am-4:44 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$177

ChicagoEdmonton

ORD - YEG

ORDYEG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

5:05 am-2:08 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Edmonton

Sat 5/24

9:30 am-4:44 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$187

ChicagoEdmonton

ORD - YEG

ORDYEG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

5:05 am-2:08 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Edmonton

Sat 5/24

8:05 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$191

ChicagoEdmonton

ORD - YEG

ORDYEG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/13

5:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Edmonton

Sun 7/20

8:05 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

$203

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

8:30 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

Calgary

Fri 6/13

6:29 am-10:54 am

Nonstop3h 25m

$231

ChicagoCalgary

MDW - YYC

MDWYYC

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/3

1:16 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Calgary

Tue 5/6

6:45 am-5:19 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$251

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Alberta

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Alberta

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Alberta (average of $300). Flying from Illinois to Alberta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $410). 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 AB?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Alberta. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Alberta

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Alberta. 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to CAAB are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Alberta by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alberta ranges from 0.4 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Alberta when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Alberta by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alberta, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alberta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alberta. 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 Alberta. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Alberta, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Porter Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    $72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and WestJet, with prices starting from $77 and $81, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Alberta (average of $300). Flying from Illinois to Alberta in June is currently the most expensive (average of $410). 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 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Alberta

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Alberta. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$92Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$113Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$127Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$130Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
American AirlinesCheapest$181Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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