What percentage of Chicago to Seattle flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 22.9% of flights from Chicago to Seattle were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Chicago to Seattle?

The median direct flight time from Chicago to Seattle is 4 hours and 41 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 10 hours and 18 minutes. The total air distance covered on this route is 2762 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Chicago to Seattle?

Historically, good prices on flights from Chicago to Seattle have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer deals, making it a favorable option for travelers seeking value. The availability of good prices has been a regular occurrence across the trailing 30 days.

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Chicago to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Seattle

Right now, cheap flights from Chicago to Seattle are priced above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $368–$987, with a median of $502. Currently, 0% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices may require flexibility or advance planning. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Seattle, March stands out with a median fare of $179. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $189. Another option for more affordable travel is January, where the median fare is $357.

A typical journey from Chicago to Seattle takes about 4h 39m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. While direct flights from Chicago to Seattle are available, they represent only 22.9% of recent fares. For connecting itineraries, the median flight time extends to 15h 15m.

The distance between Chicago and Seattle is 2762 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that balances convenience with the need for efficient travel planning.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Seattle

Regular price: $249 - $487

Prices for flights from Chicago to Seattle are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Seattle is between $249 and $487. The current lowest deal is $192 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 16-Dec 21.

now $192

Low $249

High $487

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Seattle

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Seattle is March, with a median price of $179. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $777. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $179

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $777

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Direct flights from Chicago to Seattle

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Seattle

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Seattle

Chicago (ORD) - Seattle (SEA)

Frontier Airlines

$286

$271

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Seattle

Chicago (ORD) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$194

$255

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Seattle

Chicago (ORD) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$208

$244

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Seattle

Chicago (ORD) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$208

$247

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Seattle

Chicago (ORD) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$164

$261

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Seattle

Chicago (ORD) - Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$164

$261

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 21

$328 → $192

41%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$334 → $247

26%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$334 → $258

23%

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

$316 → $247

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Seattle

Chicago - Seattle route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Seattle are above the typical level, with a median of $502.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $179

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Seattle, with a median price of $179.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 39m

Direct flights from Chicago to Seattle typically take 4 hours and 39 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are more common, with 1 stopover typical when not flying direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers deals

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $192 from Chicago to Seattle.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Chicago to Seattle are frequently available.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers a wide selection of flights from Chicago to Seattle, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$232

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport provides another convenient option for flights from Chicago to Seattle.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$317

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights from Chicago to Seattle.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$360

Seattle main airports to arrive at

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Chicago to Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$172

Airports nearby Seattle used as alternative

Paine Field Everett (PAE)

Paine Field Everett is a useful alternative for travelers in North Seattle or Snohomish County.

📍 ~40 km from Seattle (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$396

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Seattle

68% AI deal score

$1,724

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Seattle

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chicago to Seattle is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $746. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1076, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $1109. Prices for bookings made 60+ days in advance were also higher, averaging $1065.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Seattle was considered to be $368 or less. The median price for this route was $502. Prices began to increase significantly beyond the median, with 75% of prices observed at $987 or less.

Historically, March and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Seattle, with median prices of $179 and $189 respectively. January also offered a relatively lower median price of $357. The annual median price for this route was $502, indicating that these months typically offer substantial savings.

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Chicago to Seattle: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Seattle

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Seattle

Regular price: $249 - $487

Prices for flights from Chicago to Seattle are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Seattle is between $249 and $487. The current lowest deal is $192 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 16-Dec 21.

now $192

Low $249

High $487

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Seattle

March

Cheapest

Flights from $179

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $777

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