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$105+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Omaha (OMA)

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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — OMA
Apr 1 — Apr 81
Tue 4/1
Tue 4/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Omaha Eppley Airfield are usually found in September or July, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Omaha

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Omaha (OMA). 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 March 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Southwest)

One-way from

$105
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$379

Good round-trip deal

$239 or less

Good one-way deal

$130 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Omaha
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Omaha. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/298:00 amMDW - OMA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 6/32:15 pmOMA - MDW
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 4/178:44 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/217:45 pmOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/243:02 pmMDW - OMA
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Sat 4/266:29 amOMA - MDW
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/26$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/246:35 amORD - OMA
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Sat 4/265:30 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/26$272
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 5/118:03 pmMDW - OMA
1 stop23h 59mFrontier
Sun 5/189:02 pmOMA - MDW
1 stop22h 06mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 5/17:40 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/56:43 pmOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 4/1412:40 pmORD - OMA
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Mon 4/283:10 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$319
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 5/236:00 amORD - OMA
1 stop6h 15mFrontier
Sun 5/2511:20 amOMA - ORD
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$338
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/172:58 pmORD - OMA
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2111:38 amOMA - ORD
2 stops42h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$394
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/102:07 pmORD - OMA
2 stops24h 22mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/176:25 amOMA - ORD
1 stop15h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$633

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Omaha 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 March 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Omaha that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Omaha

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/29

8:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 6/3

2:15 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$237

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

8:44 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/21

7:45 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$237

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/24

3:02 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/26

6:29 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$272

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

6:35 am-10:13 am

1 stop3h 38m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/26

5:30 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$272

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/11

8:03 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop23h 59m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 5/18

9:02 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop22h 06m

$280

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

7:40 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/5

6:43 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$295

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

12:40 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/28

3:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$319

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 5/25

11:20 am-12:20 am

1 stop13h 00m

$338

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

2:58 pm-10:48 am

2 stops19h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/21

11:38 am-5:45 am

2 stops42h 07m

$394

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

2:07 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops24h 22m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/17

6:25 am-10:23 pm

1 stop15h 58m

$633

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Omaha

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 Chicago to Omaha in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Chicago-Omaha flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Omaha flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Omaha flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Omaha 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 Chicago-Omaha flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Omaha

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Omaha from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Omaha

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Omaha. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Omaha may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 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 Chicago to Omaha?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Omaha (average of $343). Flying from Chicago to Omaha in June is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 OMA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Omaha. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 27, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Omaha is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Omaha. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Omaha by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Omaha ranges from 0.7 - 4.8 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Omaha when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Omaha by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Omaha, 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 77.0 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 Omaha

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Omaha. 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 Omaha. Reviews last updated March 27, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to Omaha to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,795 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
731 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Omaha. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Omaha from Chicago?

    Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Omaha. You should not have trouble finding flights to Eppley Airfield from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 18 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Omaha airport from Chicago. It is only a 3.9 mi journey from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Omaha’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Omaha round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Omaha is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $237 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $237 and $272 round-trip. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. Southwest flights start at $119 while deals on United Airlines start at $119 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Omaha from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (90%), Republic Airways (85%), Emirates( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Omaha?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield) can be booked for $237 on average our data indicates $281 when flying from Chicago to Omaha.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Omaha (average of $343). Flying from Chicago to Omaha in June is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 Chicago to Omaha

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Omaha. 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 March 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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