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$49+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Texas

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DFW
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Texas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Texas flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$100
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$49
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$216

Good round-trip deal

$120 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Texas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Texas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:59 pmORD - DFW
1 stop10h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/195:10 amDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$99
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/98:40 amORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 47mFrontier
Mon 5/125:10 amDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/193:49 pmMDW - IAH
Nonstop3h 01mFrontier
Wed 5/2110:40 amIAH - MDW
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$101
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:45 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/207:54 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$103
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:59 pmORD - DFW
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/126:40 pmDFW - ORD
1 stop14h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$109
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/99:14 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/111:14 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$109
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Mon 5/122:45 pmMDW - DFW
Nonstop2h 32mFrontier
Sat 6/1411:25 amDFW - MDW
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$114
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/161:00 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 53mFrontier
Thu 5/226:48 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$143
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 5/147:59 pmORD - DFW
Nonstop2h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/217:00 amDFW - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$147
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/97:30 amORD - DAL
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Mon 5/127:10 pmDAL - ORD
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:50 amORD - AUS
1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/84:27 pmAUS - ORD
Nonstop2h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$149
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/812:40 pmORD - AUS
Nonstop2h 52mFrontier
Mon 5/121:22 pmAUS - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$156

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Texas 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Texas that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Texas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

6:59 pm-5:32 am

1 stop10h 33m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 5/19

5:10 am-7:45 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$99

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

8:40 am-11:27 am

Nonstop2h 47m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 5/12

5:10 am-7:45 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$100

ChicagoHouston

MDW - IAH

MDWIAH

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/19

3:49 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/21

10:40 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$101

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

12:45 pm-3:29 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/20

7:54 pm-10:39 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$103

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

6:59 pm-5:32 am

1 stop10h 33m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 5/12

6:40 pm-8:50 am

1 stop14h 10m

$109

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

9:14 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/11

1:14 pm-3:57 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$109

ChicagoDallas

MDW - DFW

MDWDFW

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/12

2:45 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 6/14

11:25 am-1:48 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$114

ChicagoHouston

ORD - IAH

ORDIAH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

1:00 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/22

6:48 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$143

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DFW

ORDDFW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

7:59 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-9:33 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$147

ChicagoDallas

ORD - DAL

ORDDAL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

7:30 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 5/12

7:10 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$147

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Texas

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Texas (average of $216). Flying from Illinois to Texas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 TX?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Texas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Texas

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Texas. 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USTX are scheduled on a Thursday (68 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

Rainfall in Texas by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Texas 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 Texas when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Texas by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Texas, 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 Texas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Texas. 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 Texas. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Texas, such as 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
9,882 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
733 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Texas one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $49. Spirit Airlines flights start at $52 while deals on United Airlines start at $74 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Texas?

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Texas (average of $216). Flying from Illinois to Texas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 7 airlines flying from Illinois to Texas

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Texas. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$42Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$53Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$141Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$152Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ContourCheapest$168Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$176Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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