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$109+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Chicago (CHI)

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHI
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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The best prices from Salinas to Chicago are usually found in April or January, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salinas (S9N) to Chicago (CHI). 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 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$217
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(Mytrip)

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April

Average price

$415
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

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.
Tue 12/315:55 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop9h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/266:55 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$217
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:00 amSFO - MDW
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Wed 1/88:15 amMDW - SFO
1 stop17h 56mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/2511:27 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/88:30 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/2512:10 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Wed 1/81:26 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/19$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/2512:10 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Wed 1/85:00 pmORD - SFO
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/19$266
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:45 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/278:25 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$276
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Tue 12/2411:59 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/277:50 amORD - SFO
1 stop6h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$283
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/253:03 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Fri 1/36:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop20h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$310
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Tue 12/246:07 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop12h 56mSun Country Air
Mon 12/307:30 pmORD - SFO
1 stop17h 16mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/17$446
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:05 amSFO - MDW
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Tue 1/712:35 pmMDW - SFO
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/19$460
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/225:20 amSFO - ORD
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Sat 1/1111:05 amORD - SFO
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$497

Find flights from Salinas to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to Chicago 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 19, 2024.

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San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

1:40 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/16

8:31 am-11:30 am

Nonstop4h 59m

$217

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

6:05 am-12:13 am

1 stop16h 08m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/16

7:15 am-12:09 am

1 stop18h 54m

$218

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

11:33 am-11:44 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/30

7:45 am-4:31 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$219

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

7:55 pm-1:07 pm

1 stop15h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/19

6:55 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$220

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

9:10 pm-12:35 am

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/15

8:25 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

$222

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

8:10 am-12:17 am

2 stops14h 07m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/19

7:15 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$223

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

1:46 pm-8:03 pm

Nonstop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/15

2:35 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$233

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

6:15 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/9

6:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$245

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

12:00 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

7:10 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$251

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Fri 1/10

10:45 pm-8:54 am

1 stop8h 09m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/14

1:26 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$256

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Chicago

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salinas to Chicago, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Salinas to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 S9N to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Chicago. 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 December 19, 2024.

The most flights from S9N to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (69 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines from Salinas to Chicago. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas to Chicago. 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 Salinas to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $109. Users have also found prices from $109 and $118 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Salinas to Chicago?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Chicago Midway or San Francisco - Chicago Greater Rockford, San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Salinas to Chicago.

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

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Salinas, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iberia (90%), China Southern (89%), Asiana Airlines( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Chicago? While on average our users pay $965, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $124. The most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $173.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Salinas to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 7 airlines flying from Salinas to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to Chicago. 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 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$100Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$219Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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