Find cheap airlines flights from Chicago to Philadelphia

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Chicago to Philadelphia, including Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Frontier Airlines.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia: One way flights from $30, round trip flights from $60. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Chicago to Philadelphia are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Chicago to Philadelphia

The distance between Chicago and Philadelphia is approximately 1,065.25 km. It takes around 1 hour 59 minutes on average to fly from Chicago to Philadelphia. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$30
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$60
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,065.25 km
Average flight time1 hour 59 minutes
Popular airlineFrontier Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Philadelphia route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Chicago to Philadelphia

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chicago to Philadelphia?

Average price of one-way flights from Chicago to Philadelphia purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Philadelphia is Oct, with an average price of $122. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Feb, with an average price of up to $372.

$372
$247
$122
0
    Cheapest
  • $250
    Jan
  • $372
    Feb
  • $133
    Mar
  • $148
    Apr
  • $163
    May
  • $140
    Jun
  • $151
    Jul
  • $198
    Aug
  • $173
    Sep
  • $122
    Oct
  • $144
    Nov
  • $174
    Dec

What's the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Philadelphia?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Chicago to Philadelphia on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Philadelphia is Fri, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tue, as prices are usually highest then.

$288
$215
$142
$69
    Cheapest
  • $155
    Mon
  • $287
    Tue
  • $195
    Wed
  • $153
    Thu
  • $142
    Fri
  • $166
    Sat
  • $157
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Philadelphia (CHI-PHL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $30 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to PHL on Fri, Jan 23), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $60 departing on Fri, Jan 16 and returning on Sun, Jan 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Philadelphia with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 59 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Philadelphia (PHL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 66 flight per week flying from Chicago to Philadelphia. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA2974 (08:16)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Philadelphia, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jan 23, with one-way flights priced at just $30.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Philadelphia travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Philadelphia is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Philadelphia on January 16, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $29.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Philadelphia, with O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport (ORD-PHL) is by far the most common option on this route: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN).
  • The time difference between Philadelphia and Chicago is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.