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$209+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Scranton (AVP)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AVP
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Wilkes-Barre Scranton are usually found in August or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Scranton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Scranton (AVP). 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 February 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$474

Good round-trip deal

$194 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Scranton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Scranton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/286:40 pmORD - AVP
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/14:36 pmAVP - ORD
Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/294:31 pmORD - AVP
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/66:30 amAVP - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:13 pmORD - AVP
1 stop22h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/87:00 pmAVP - ORD
1 stop14h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$256

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ChicagoScranton

ORD - AVP

ORDAVP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/28

6:40 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Tue 4/1

4:36 pm-5:56 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$209

ChicagoScranton

ORD - AVP

ORDAVP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/29

4:31 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sun 4/6

6:30 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$254

ChicagoScranton

ORD - AVP

ORDAVP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

7:13 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop22h 03m

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 3/8

7:00 pm-8:39 am

1 stop14h 39m

$256

ChicagoScranton

ORD - AVP

ORDAVP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/28

7:13 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop21h 44m

$213

ChicagoScranton

ORD - AVP

ORDAVP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

12:45 pm-11:11 pm

2 stops9h 26m

$224

ChicagoScranton

ORD - AVP

ORDAVP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

5:00 am-4:37 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$225

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

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Scranton

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Scranton. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Scranton is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Scranton (average of $331). Flying from Chicago to Scranton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 AVP?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Scranton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Scranton 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 26% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Scranton

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Scranton. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to AVP are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Scranton by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Scranton ranges from 2.0 - 4.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Scranton when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Scranton by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Scranton, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Scranton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Scranton. 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 Scranton. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Scranton. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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

    Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AVP), located 5.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Scranton. 2 airlines have flights to Wilkes-Barre Scranton from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Wilkes-Barre Scranton should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 8 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

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

    American Airlines, at $209, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Scranton. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Users have found that American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Scranton consider choosing Emirates (77%), Air New Zealand (76%) or American Airlines (72%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Scranton?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Scranton is generally $380, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $124. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Wilkes-Barre Scranton), you can expect to pay $219 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Scranton (average of $331). Flying from Chicago to Scranton in June is currently the most expensive (average of $468). 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 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Scranton

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Scranton. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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