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$89+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Galveston, TX

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ORD — HOU
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Galveston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Galveston flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$187
From Illinois to Galveston
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Galveston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Galveston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/136:30 amMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Tue 5/203:00 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/134:00 pmORD - HOU
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Wed 5/1410:00 amHOU - ORD
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2311:15 amORD - HOU
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Wed 4/3010:13 amHOU - ORD
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/31$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2312:48 pmMDW - HOU
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Wed 4/3010:13 amHOU - MDW
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 3/31$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/155:05 pmMLI - HOU
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Sat 4/194:00 pmHOU - MLI
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/31$248
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/46:51 pmSTL - HOU
1 stop16h 46mFrontier
Fri 4/1110:36 amHOU - STL
1 stop22h 30mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/218:05 amORD - HOU
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:00 amHOU - ORD
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$263
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/2710:34 amMDW - HOU
1 stop8h 37mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/308:45 amHOU - MDW
1 stop5h 18mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/30$263
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 3/31$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/138:55 pmSTL - HOU
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Thu 5/158:00 amHOU - STL
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/153:24 pmMLI - HOU
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/192:10 pmHOU - MLI
2 stops8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/2910:42 amSTL - HOU
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Tue 5/66:45 pmHOU - STL
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/31$291

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Galveston that are best for you.

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Galveston

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Return

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ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/13

6:30 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/20

3:00 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$177

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

4:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/14

10:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$199

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

11:15 am-5:48 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/30

10:13 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$217

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/23

12:48 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/30

10:13 am-4:12 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$217

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/15

5:05 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/19

4:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$248

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

8:05 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/25

5:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

$263

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/27

10:34 am-7:11 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/30

8:45 am-2:03 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$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

St. LouisHouston

STL - HOU

STLHOU

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/30

9:55 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/7

6:10 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$271

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/15

3:24 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/19

2:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Galveston

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Galveston (average of $230). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to G4L?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 1, 2025.

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

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 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Galveston, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
731 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 Illinois to Galveston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $109 and $113 on Delta and Allegiant Air, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Galveston?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Galveston consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Houston Hobby, Chicago Midway - Houston Hobby or Lambert-St Louis - Houston Hobby as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Galveston (average of $230). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Galveston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$144Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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