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$55+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Galveston, TX

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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — HOU
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Chicago to Galveston are usually found in August or October, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Galveston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Galveston (G4L). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$130
(Frontier)

One-way from

$60
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$279
From Chicago (CHI) to Galveston
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/156:40 amMDW - HOU
1 stop8h 03mFrontier
Sat 2/223:43 pmHOU - MDW
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$130
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 4/116:40 amORD - HOU
1 stop28h 57mFrontier
Wed 4/1610:36 amHOU - ORD
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$143
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 3/66:10 amMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Mon 3/1010:45 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/123:10 pmORD - HOU
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Tue 2/1810:00 amHOU - ORD
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/185:13 pmORD - HOU
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Tue 2/2510:25 amHOU - ORD
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/21$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 3/45:05 pmMDW - HOU
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Tue 3/116:00 amHOU - MDW
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 1/21$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/125:00 amORD - HOU
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/157:00 amHOU - ORD
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$288

Find flights from Chicago to Galveston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Galveston 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 January 21, 2025.

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Chicago Midway

Sat 2/15

6:40 am-2:43 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/22

3:43 pm-12:17 am

1 stop8h 34m

$130

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/11

6:40 am-11:37 am

1 stop28h 57m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/16

10:36 am-12:42 am

1 stop14h 06m

$143

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/6

10:45 pm-1:30 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/10

10:45 pm-1:10 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$177

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

3:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/18

4:35 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$197

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

5:13 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/22

6:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$217

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/4

5:05 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$248

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

5:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/15

7:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$288

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/22

6:40 am-2:43 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$55

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

6:45 am-9:32 am

1 stop26h 47m

$61

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/11

6:00 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$71

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Galveston

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Galveston

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

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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 33 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 January 21, 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 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.

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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Galveston, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Frontier 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
74 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
801 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

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 Frontier ($60), Southwest ($71), and Delta ($109).

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

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

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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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Galveston. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$57Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$69Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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