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$59+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Banff, Canada

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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — YYC
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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The best prices from Chicago to Banff are usually found in September or April, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Banff

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Banff (B4N). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$183
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$59
(Air Canada)

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Average price

$596
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Banff
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Banff. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/2511:48 amMDW - YYC
1 stop10h 19mDelta
Sun 12/297:00 amYYC - MDW
1 stop9h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/16$494
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/198:34 pmORD - YYC
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/54:35 pmYYC - ORD
2 stops30h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$533
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/231:55 pmORD - YYC
1 stop10h 21mDelta
Wed 1/16:30 amYYC - ORD
2 stops13h 47mDelta
Deal found 12/17$633
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/178:45 amORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 54mAir Canada
Tue 12/248:30 amYYC - ORD
1 stop9h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$645
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/174:06 pmMDW - YYC
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/243:15 pmYYC - MDW
1 stop8h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$653
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/218:35 pmORD - YYC
1 stop16h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/236:29 amYYC - ORD
1 stop16h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$668
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:30 amORD - YYC
1 stop11h 43mKLM
Sun 12/297:00 amYYC - ORD
1 stop9h 09mKLM
Deal found 12/16$682
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/178:45 amORD - YYC
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/2412:41 pmYYC - ORD
Nonstop3h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$732
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2511:48 amMDW - YYC
2 stops20h 48mWestJet
Tue 12/3112:20 amYYC - MDW
2 stops20h 46mWestJet
Deal found 12/17$1,117
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/196:20 amORD - YYC
1 stop8h 50mWestJet
Sun 1/512:20 amYYC - ORD
2 stops14h 53mWestJet
Deal found 12/17$1,167
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1911:25 amMDW - YYC
1 stop13h 08mPorter Airlines
Sun 1/512:30 amYYC - MDW
1 stop9h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,474
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/225:50 pmORD - YYC
1 stop25h 24mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/277:04 pmYYC - ORD
2 stops22h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,895

Find flights from Chicago to Banff within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Banff 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 December 18, 2024.

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ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/20

3:35 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Calgary

Wed 1/29

8:30 am-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$178

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

5:00 am-6:16 pm

1 stop14h 16m

Calgary

Mon 3/10

7:20 pm-9:33 am

1 stop13h 13m

$187

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

12:45 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Calgary

Fri 2/7

12:50 am-2:45 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$195

ChicagoCalgary

MDW - YYC

MDWYYC

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/1

11:19 am-8:53 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Calgary

Sat 2/8

6:35 am-5:43 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$243

ChicagoCalgary

MDW - YYC

MDWYYC

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/1

11:19 am-8:53 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Calgary

Sat 2/8

6:35 am-5:43 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$249

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/18

11:50 am-8:53 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Calgary

Fri 1/24

8:00 am-6:23 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$249

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

5:30 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

Calgary

Sun 6/8

12:15 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

$270

ChicagoCalgary

MDW - YYC

MDWYYC

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/16

7:21 pm-11:44 am

1 stop17h 23m

Calgary

Thu 1/23

9:45 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$283

ChicagoCalgary

ORD - YYC

ORDYYC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

10:39 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Calgary

Tue 4/8

1:20 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$360

ChicagoCalgary

MDW - YYC

MDWYYC

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/20

1:26 pm-9:06 am

2 stops20h 40m

Calgary

Wed 1/29

2:30 pm-12:46 pm

3 stops21h 16m

$516

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Banff

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Banff. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Banff is 36 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Banff?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Banff (average of $300). Flying from Chicago to Banff in March is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 B4N?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Banff. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Banff?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Banff. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Banff by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Banff 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 Banff when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Banff by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Banff, 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 Banff

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Banff. 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 Banff. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Banff, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, WestJet and Air Canada. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
283 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,930 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Banff one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $59. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Banff for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Banff?

    Before booking your flight to Banff from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (100%), Envoy Air( 100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Banff?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Banff is generally $328, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $69. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Calgary), you can expect to pay $155 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Banff 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 Banff?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Banff (average of $300). Flying from Chicago to Banff in March is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 Chicago to Banff

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Banff. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$107Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$124Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$154Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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