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$86+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Washington

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CHI — SEA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$86
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$229

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$253 or less

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$93 or less
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This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:30 amORD - SEA
1 stop7h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1612:41 pmSEA - ORD
1 stop16h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$173
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:40 amMDW - SEA
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Sat 3/1512:03 pmSEA - MDW
1 stop15h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$175
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/122:42 pmORD - SEA
1 stop23h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/1612:41 pmSEA - ORD
1 stop16h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$176
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/132:55 pmMDW - SEA
1 stop9h 01mDelta
Tue 3/1810:55 pmSEA - MDW
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/19$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/187:15 pmORD - SEA
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Mon 3/2412:49 amSEA - ORD
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/20$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:45 amORD - SEA
1 stop7h 17mFrontier
Sun 3/92:02 pmSEA - ORD
1 stop8h 21mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$185
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/58:00 amORD - SEA
Nonstop4h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/126:02 pmSEA - ORD
Nonstop3h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/168:50 amORD - GEG
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Sat 4/266:00 amGEG - ORD
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/20$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/274:55 pmMDW - SEA
Nonstop4h 35mSouthwest
Mon 3/317:00 pmSEA - MDW
1 stop13h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$203
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 4/45:00 amORD - SEA
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/611:59 pmSEA - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$203
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.
Fri 3/78:48 amORD - SEA
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1211:59 pmSEA - ORD
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$205
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2710:45 pmORD - PDX
1 stop12h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/19:00 amPDX - ORD
1 stop14h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$222

Find flights from Chicago to Washington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Washington 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 February 20, 2025.

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ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/4

7:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop4h 36m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 4/12

6:02 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

$173

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

12:30 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 3/26

9:48 am-1:38 am

2 stops13h 50m

$174

ChicagoSeattle

MDW - SEA

MDWSEA

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/9

6:40 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/15

12:03 pm-5:30 am

1 stop15h 27m

$175

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

6:54 pm-8:30 am

1 stop15h 36m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/16

12:41 pm-6:42 am

1 stop16h 01m

$175

ChicagoSeattle

MDW - SEA

MDWSEA

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/13

2:55 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/18

10:55 pm-8:45 am

1 stop7h 50m

$177

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

7:15 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 54m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 3/21

10:00 pm-9:18 am

1 stop9h 18m

$177

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

4:19 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 4/7

11:45 pm-5:46 am

Nonstop4h 01m

$178

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/9

6:45 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 3/13

11:38 am-5:10 am

1 stop15h 32m

$180

ChicagoSeattle

ORD - SEA

ORDSEA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

5:56 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop4h 41m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/16

11:59 pm-5:53 am

Nonstop3h 54m

$193

ChicagoSpokane

ORD - GEG

ORDGEG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

8:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Spokane

Sat 4/26

6:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$199

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Washington

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to State of Washington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Chicago to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 WA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Washington. 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.

When flying from Chicago to State of Washington, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to State of Washington

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Washington. 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 USWA are scheduled on a Thursday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Washington by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State of Washington ranges from 0.7 - 6.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit State of Washington when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

Temperature in Washington by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State of Washington, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington. 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 Washington. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to Washington to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to State of Washington one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $86 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $88 and Delta from $89 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to State of Washington?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Portland or Chicago Midway - Seattle/Tacoma Intl when deciding on the best route from Chicago to State of Washington.

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    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to State of Washington? While on average our users pay $655, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl), is priced around $133.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to State of Washington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to State of Washington (average of $238). Flying from Chicago to State of Washington in July is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 Chicago to Washington

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Washington. 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
FrontierCheapest$118Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$124Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$127Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$149Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$159Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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