Galveston

$89+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Galveston, TX

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CHI — HOU
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Galveston are usually found in August or October, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Galveston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Galveston flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$187
From Chicago (CHI) to Galveston
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Galveston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Galveston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Galveston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/136:00 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Tue 5/205:45 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/67:30 amORD - HOU
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/62:30 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/141:30 pmORD - HOU
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Wed 5/212:45 pmHOU - ORD
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/2$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/2110:15 amORD - HOU
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:00 amHOU - ORD
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$263
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:05 pmORD - HOU
1 stop15h 34mSun Country Air
Sun 5/48:00 amHOU - ORD
1 stop11h 09mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/2$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/1410:25 amMDW - HOU
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Wed 5/216:00 amHOU - MDW
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/2$268
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Tue 4/156:45 amORD - HOU
1 stop26h 47mFrontier
Fri 4/1810:36 amHOU - ORD
1 stop14h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$302
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 4/116:45 amMDW - HOU
1 stop28h 52mFrontier
Mon 4/1410:36 amHOU - MDW
1 stop13h 45mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$322
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2411:08 amMDW - HOU
2 stops21h 21mAllegiant Air
Sun 4/2711:17 amHOU - MDW
1 stop22h 52mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/1$396

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Galveston that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/13

6:00 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/20

5:45 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$177

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

7:30 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/6

2:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$199

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

1:30 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/21

2:45 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$217

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

10:15 am-6:01 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/25

5:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

$263

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

8:05 pm-11:39 am

1 stop15h 34m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/4

8:00 am-7:09 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$265

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/14

10:25 am-5:57 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

$268

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

6:45 am-9:32 am

1 stop26h 47m

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/18

10:36 am-12:37 am

1 stop14h 01m

$302

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/17

6:45 am-9:32 am

1 stop26h 47m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/21

10:36 am-12:21 am

1 stop13h 45m

$322

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/24

11:08 am-8:29 am

2 stops21h 21m

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/27

11:17 am-10:09 am

1 stop22h 52m

$396

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

9:55 am-6:15 pm

3 stops32h 20m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/18

9:10 am-5:25 am

2 stops20h 15m

$571

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Galveston

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Galveston

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Galveston. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Galveston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Galveston (average of $230). Flying from Chicago to Galveston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 G4L?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Galveston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Galveston, 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 Galveston?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Galveston flight should consider departing on Saturday 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.

Rainfall in Galveston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Galveston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Galveston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Galveston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Galveston, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Galveston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Galveston. 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 Galveston. Reviews last updated April 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Galveston, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

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

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Galveston are Southwest ($89), Delta ($109), and Allegiant Air ($111).

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Galveston (average of $230). Flying from Chicago to Galveston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Galveston

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$144Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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