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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Seattle

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Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Seattle

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Chicago to Seattle

October 20 - November 4

Cheapest

ORD - Seattle

$268

$189

Round trip

October 20 - October 28

Cheapest

ORD - Seattle

$291

$189

Round trip

October 20 - October 22

ORD - Seattle

$302

$205

Round trip

October 7 - October 14

ORD - Seattle

$234

$206

Round trip

October 20 - November 18

ORD - Seattle

$264

$206

Round trip

November 17 - November 18

ORD - Seattle

$341

$206

Round trip

December 9 - December 16

ORD - Seattle

$348

$209

Round trip

August 13 - August 18

Best

ORD - Everett

$395

$222

Round trip

September 8 - September 22

ORD - Seattle

$195

$225

Round trip

August 4 - August 25

Earliest

ORD - Seattle

$172

$226

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Chicago to Seattle

Right now, 14% of recent fares for cheap flights from Chicago to Seattle are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $178–$470, with a median of $337. Currently, prices are significantly below the typical level, indicating a favorable time to consider booking.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Seattle, the data shows that December stands out with a median fare of just $120. Following closely, November and October also offer competitive pricing, with median fares of $178 for both months. These months present the most economical options for this route.
A typical journey from Chicago to Seattle takes about 8h 49m, including connections. This is considered a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2762 km.
For flights from Chicago to Seattle, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. Specifically, 68.2% of recent fares are for direct flights from Chicago to Seattle. For itineraries that do include connections, the median number of stopovers is 3.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Seattle

Regular price: $233 - $305

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Seattle is $233 to $305. The current lowest deal is $189 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 28.

now $189

Low $233

High $305

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Seattle is December, with a median price of $120. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $444. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $120

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $444

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Direct flights from Chicago to Seattle

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Seattle

Fri, Jul 3

βŒ› Last-Minute

MDW - Seattle

Chicago (MDW) - Seattle (SEA)

$521

$365

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

βŒ› Last-Minute

ORD - Everett

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Chicago (ORD) - Everett (PAE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$401

$316

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

βŒ› Last-Minute

ORD - Everett

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Chicago (ORD) - Everett (PAE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$415

$343

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

βŒ› Last-Minute

ORD - Everett

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Chicago (ORD) - Everett (PAE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$418

$347

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

βŒ› Last-Minute

ORD - Everett

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Chicago (ORD) - Everett (PAE)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$372

$349

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

βŒ› Last-Minute

MDW - Seattle

Chicago (MDW) - Seattle (SEA)

$509

$370

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Seattle

5 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 18

$395Β Β β†’Β Β $222

44%

5 nights

Jul 31 - Aug 5

$475Β Β β†’Β Β $309

35%

3 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 6

$521Β Β β†’Β Β $365

30%

4 nights

Jul 9 - Jul 13

$505Β Β β†’Β Β $355

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Seattle

Chicago - Seattle route insights

πŸ’Έ Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Chicago to Seattle are below the typical level for this route.

πŸ“… Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Seattle, with a median price of $120.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 8h 49m.

The typical flight duration from Chicago to Seattle is 8 hours and 49 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

68.2% of deals are for direct flights.

Most deals for this route are for direct flights, with 68.2% of deals being direct.

πŸ† Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline that offers direct flights on the Chicago to Seattle route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Seattle appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Seattle, providing a convenient departure option from Chicago.

πŸ“ ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$189

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is an alternative for flights to Seattle from the Chicago area.

πŸ“ ~15 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$226

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport serves as another departure point for flights to Seattle.

πŸ“ ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$300

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from Chicago to Seattle.

πŸ“ ~19 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$189

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field offers an alternative arrival point for travelers flying from Chicago to Seattle.

πŸ“ ~10 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$639

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is an option for specific travel needs from Chicago to Seattle.

πŸ“ ~3 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$1087

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett offers a convenient alternative for North Seattle residents with shorter security wait times.

πŸ“ ~35 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$286

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International is a major hub that rivals SEA, often providing competitive fares for long-haul flights.

πŸ“ ~230 km from Seattle (reachable by car or train)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$202

Vancouver International (YVR)

Vancouver International is a major international gateway with extensive flight options, potentially offering lower fares.

πŸ“ ~230 km from Seattle (reachable by car, requires international border crossing)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$319

Bellingham International (BLI)

Bellingham International is a primary low-cost carrier airport, often featuring budget-friendly fares.

πŸ“ ~145 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$287

Abbotsford International (YXX)

Abbotsford International is an alternative low-cost gateway for Canadian domestic connections, occasionally offering cheaper flights.

πŸ“ ~180 km from Seattle (reachable by car, requires international border crossing)

πŸ’Έ Flights from ~$302

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the best time to book flights from Chicago to Seattle is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price for flights was $279. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $719. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out had an average price of $430.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Seattle is considered to be $178 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $337. Prices at the 75th percentile were around $470, indicating that prices above this amount are on the higher end for this route.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Seattle, with a median price of $120. November and October also offered competitive prices, both with a median of $178. The annual median price for this route is $337, making these months notably more affordable.