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$153+ Cheap flights from Vancouver Intl (YVR) 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 12/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — CHI
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Vancouver Intl to Chicago are usually found in October or September, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$276
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$153
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

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October

Average price

$498
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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.
Thu 12/268:45 amYVR - ORD
2 stops12h 07mDelta
Thu 1/27:30 amORD - YVR
2 stops13h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/19$343
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 12/314:50 pmYVR - ORD
1 stop9h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/287:45 amORD - YVR
1 stop6h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/18$398
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.
Sun 12/296:55 amYVR - ORD
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/228:05 amORD - YVR
1 stop15h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$399
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.
Mon 12/303:30 pmYVR - ORD
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/257:10 amORD - YVR
1 stop12h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$401
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2911:00 pmYVR - ORD
1 stop7h 57mAir Canada
Mon 1/272:05 pmORD - YVR
1 stop8h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$407
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.
Tue 12/3112:15 pmYVR - ORD
2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/271:39 pmORD - YVR
1 stop10h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$426
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.
Mon 12/303:55 pmYVR - MDW
1 stop11h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/610:04 pmMDW - YVR
2 stops19h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$558
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.
Mon 12/305:00 pmYVR - MDW
2 stops22h 11mWestJet
Mon 1/61:26 pmMDW - YVR
2 stops31h 04mWestJet
Deal found 12/17$742
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:35 pmYVR - ORD
2 stops18h 39mWestJet
Sun 1/264:15 pmORD - YVR
2 stops28h 15mWestJet
Deal found 12/18$809
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/197:32 pmYVR - MDW
2 stops11h 18mDelta
Wed 1/810:19 amMDW - YVR
2 stops10h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/18$954
This Porter 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 Porter Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/268:40 amYVR - MDW
2 stops23h 40mPorter Airlines
Mon 12/305:35 pmMDW - YVR
2 stops29h 26mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,027

Find flights from Vancouver Intl to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver Intl 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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VancouverChicago

YVR - ORD

YVRORD

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/16

9:20 am-7:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/22

3:40 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

$276

VancouverChicago

YVR - ORD

YVRORD

Vancouver Intl

Thu 1/16

10:30 am-4:38 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/23

7:10 am-6:59 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$279

VancouverChicago

YVR - ORD

YVRORD

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/21

9:15 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/25

10:47 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop18h 56m

$283

VancouverChicago

YVR - ORD

YVRORD

Vancouver Intl

Wed 1/15

7:00 am-9:58 pm

2 stops12h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/22

1:45 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$285

VancouverChicago

YVR - MDW

YVRMDW

Vancouver Intl

Sun 1/26

9:15 am-10:22 pm

1 stop11h 07m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/30

7:15 am-9:35 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$287

VancouverChicago

YVR - MDW

YVRMDW

Vancouver Intl

Tue 1/21

7:00 am-5:47 pm

2 stops8h 47m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/25

9:34 am-6:39 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$314

VancouverChicago

YVR - ORD

YVRORD

Vancouver Intl

Wed 3/5

8:30 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops17h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

4:45 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops21h 23m

$370

VancouverChicago

YVR - ORD

YVRORD

Vancouver Intl

Tue 12/31

4:50 pm-4:40 am

1 stop9h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/28

7:45 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$398

VancouverChicago

YVR - ORD

YVRORD

Vancouver Intl

Sun 12/29

6:55 am-7:20 am

1 stop22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/25

10:00 am-9:24 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$399

VancouverChicago

YVR - MDW

YVRMDW

Vancouver Intl

Sun 3/23

4:15 pm-10:20 am

1 stop16h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/26

5:35 pm-11:34 am

1 stop19h 59m

$553

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Compare providers for flights from Vancouver Intl to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Vancouver Intl Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Vancouver Intl Airport-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Vancouver Intl Airport-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Vancouver Intl Airport-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Vancouver Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Vancouver Intl to Chicago

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago?

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

The price you pay for your flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 YVR to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver Intl 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.

When flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Vancouver Intl to Chicago. Price data was last updated on May 19, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Vancouver Intl 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 YVR to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Delta and WestJet from Vancouver to Chicago have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
283 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver Intl 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 flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago round-trip from $276. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $279, and Delta, from $285. Users have found that Air Canada is 34% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $153. Users have also found prices from $160 and $163 on WestJet and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago on time: Emirates (94%), United Airlines (72%), Air Canada (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago is generally $544, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Vancouver Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $274 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Vancouver Intl to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver Intl 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 3 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver Intl 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
American AirlinesCheapest$166Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$179Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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