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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Alaska

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Anchorage
6h 40mNonstop
from $439per person
Fairbanks
9h 35m2 stops
from $458per person
Ketchikan
11h 15m2 stops
from $564per person
Juneau
9h 21m5 stops
from $569per person
Kodiak
24h 18m4 stops
from $655per person
Sitka
14h 38m3 stops
from $681per person
Nome
Nome
13h 09m5 stops
from $928per person
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Alaska flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Alaska to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Alaska?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Alaska from Chicago usually cost between $459 and $700 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $439 on United Airlines (Oct 24-Oct 31).

What is the cheapest Chicago to Alaska flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Alaska from Chicago found in the last 5 days was to Anchorage, at $443 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $443.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Alaska?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Alaska is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $501 on average. Morning departures are around 14% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Alaska is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $868.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Alaska?

No, with an average price for the route of $645, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Alaska?

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Alaska is April, when tickets cost $405 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $655 and $588 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Alaska?

For Chicago to Alaska, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Alaska back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Alaska?

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Alaska, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$221
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Anchorage

FAQs - booking Alaska flights

  • I want to visit Juneau, Alaska, from Chicago. How should I get there?

    If you’d like to fly from Chicago to Alaska’s capital city of Juneau, start with a flight from Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) or Chicago’s Midway Airport (MDW) to Anchorage Airport (ANC). Upon arriving in Anchorage, you can take a nonstop flight to Juneau International Airport (JNU). Alternatively, you can take a layover flight from O’Hare Airport or Midway Airport to Juneau International Airport with a stopover at Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA).

  • Are there any nonstop flights from Chicago to Alaska?

    If you’d like a non-stop flight from Chicago to Alaska, fly out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). United Airlines and Alaska Airlines offer nonstop service from O’Hare International Airport to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Chicago’s Midway Airport (MDW) only offers layover flights from Chicago to Alaska.

  • I’m flying from Chicago to Alaska to visit Denali National Park. Where should I fly to?

    If you want to visit Denali National Park in Alaska from Chicago, consider flights from Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI). United Airlines provides non-stop flight service, while both Delta and Alaska Airlines provide layover flights with a stop at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). From Fairbanks, a train goes directly to Denali National Park, taking around 4 hours.

  • Are there any flights from Chicago to the Arctic region of northern Alaska?

    Although there aren’t any direct flights from Chicago to the Arctic region of Alaska, you can reach that area with multiple flights. First, fly from either Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Anchorage Airport. From Anchorage Airport (ANC), you can take nonstop flights to the Arctic towns of Barrow (around 2 hours), Deadhorse (about 1h 40min), Kotzebue (around 1h 30min), and Nome (about 1h 30min).

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Alaska?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Alaska.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Alaska?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to Alaska is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Alaska?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Chicago to Alaska with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Alaska?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Chicago to Alaska up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Alaska

  • If you’d like to relax before a long flight from Chicago to Alaska, Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) offers multiple lounges with daily passes. The American Airlines Admirals Clubs are in Concourses G, H, K, and L, while the United Clubs are in Concourses B, C, and F.
  • Both Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) offer facilities and services for passengers with reduced mobility. These include accessible parking, accessible entrances, accessible bathrooms, and wheelchair assistance upon request.
  • If you’re looking for eco-friendly flights from Chicago to Alaska, both United Airlines and American Airlines are committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Alaska Airlines aims for the same by 2040. All three airlines seek to improve their fuel efficiency, as well.
  • Carry-on luggage policies for American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines flights from Chicago to Alaska include a small personal item and a larger carry-on item that doesn’t exceed 22 lb. Their checked bag allowance includes up to two bags for a modest fee, with each bag measuring up to 62 linear inches.
  • Are you looking to save money on your flight from Chicago to Alaska? If you’re flexible on time, one-stop or two-stop flights tend to be cheaper than nonstop flights to Alaska. Sun Country Air flights have one stop at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP), while Alaska Airlines stops at San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA).

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Alaska

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Alaska? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 13016 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

I paid extra to choose a seat. When arriving at the gate after a very stressful check in at the airport, realized did not get the chosen seat that I PAID for. When I called the airline I was told I did not pay to choose a seat and could not be refunded, but I DID pay extra to choose a seat. And of course, got stuck in a MIDDLE seat. Since the seats are now crammed together, this is especially uncomfortable. The check in for baggage was ridiculous, it was a mile long and the kiosk to check in for the flight was very confusing. We finally sought out help and a very rude representative quickly went through the kiosk and printed a boarding pass that did not provide the PAID for chosen seat. Didn't get to get on the return flight because the flight coming in was delayed several hours, missed the flight by 3 minutes!!!!!!! You really can't hold the door for 3 minutes for a passenger you KNOW you are waiting for??? What stress and had to wait 4 MORE HOURS to get a flight home because you could not keep the door open 3 minutes. 3 minutes. Had only 20 minutes to get from flight to connecting flight and was accused of taking too long to get from gate to gate in Chicago. Flights were delayed all day long coming in and going out, you would think you could wait 3 minutes to allow passengers to get to the connecting flights. HUGE inconvenience, stressful and makes for a really LONG day when the flight leaving Des Moines to Chicago was horribly delayed, already had a horrible experience and missed the connecting flight by 3 minutes. 3 minutes. Airplane was still there, the door closed, why on earth is it such a huge deal to wait a few minutes when flights were already delayed ALL DAY LONG and why is it such a huge deal to REOPEN the door to let another passenger on??!! I used to like Alaska Airlines. I just plain hate flying in general now. The airlines have 0 (zero)care about the people buying tickets and making travel plans and how stressful flying is now. Zero care.

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I paid extra to choose a seat. When arriving at the gate after a very stressful check in at the airport, realized did not get the chosen seat that I PAID for. When I called the airline I was told I did not pay to choose a seat and could not be refunded, but I DID pay extra to choose a seat. And of course, got stuck in a MIDDLE seat. Since the seats are now crammed together, this is especially uncomfortable. The check in for baggage was ridiculous, it was a mile long and the kiosk to check in for the flight was very confusing. We finally sought out help and a very rude representative quickly went through the kiosk and printed a boarding pass that did not provide the PAID for chosen seat. Didn't get to get on the return flight because the flight coming in was delayed several hours, missed the flight by 3 minutes!!!!!!! You really can't hold the door for 3 minutes for a passenger you KNOW you are waiting for??? What stress and had to wait 4 MORE HOURS to get a flight home because you could not keep the door open 3 minutes. 3 minutes. Had only 20 minutes to get from flight to connecting flight and was accused of taking too long to get from gate to gate in Chicago. Flights were delayed all day long coming in and going out, you would think you could wait 3 minutes to allow passengers to get to the connecting flights. HUGE inconvenience, stressful and makes for a really LONG day when the flight leaving Des Moines to Chicago was horribly delayed, already had a horrible experience and missed the connecting flight by 3 minutes. 3 minutes. Airplane was still there, the door closed, why on earth is it such a huge deal to wait a few minutes when flights were already delayed ALL DAY LONG and why is it such a huge deal to REOPEN the door to let another passenger on??!! I used to like Alaska Airlines. I just plain hate flying in general now. The airlines have 0 (zero)care about the people buying tickets and making travel plans and how stressful flying is now. Zero care.

They overbooked the flight! Or they said it was over weight, very unnerving as flying is a gamble anyway. They were waiting for six passengers to give up their seats, before they would board the flight, they were offering $1100. I’m guessing towards the purchase of the next ticket which I would never purposely fly with American Airlines. It was just the only flight available with what I needed. American Airlines is the top two worst airlines to fly with. And then after waiting an hour and four minute delay departing they ended up seating the people that they had asked to give up their seats anyway turns out they were not overweight after all. So all of that in a delayed flight and a delayed landing in Des Moines for nothing American Airlines is in competition with United Airlines for the worst airline to fly with.

The seat was comfortable, but I paid for upgraded seats and they did not state that there was no outlets for devices.

Extremely professional crew there are very friendly and first class. Everything worked well on the plane. Food was to be expected. Drinks were very good. Shout out to Charlie in first class who was an excellent flight attendant.

Thanks for all you do to keep us safe and on time!

I like flying Alaska Airlines. I think the staff are happy, the plane is comfortable, the entertainment reasonable, the food acceptable.

I had a great trip. Everything was on time, easy boarding and kind attendants.

Good legroom, good food. Great landing, comfortable seat, good communication from pilot and crew. I wasn't thrilled that we were an hour late but it happens. The only two minor things was that the garbage pickup was slow and your windows need washing. Overall we will beback

In order to watch a movie you have to buy wifi access

Very close to on-time takeoff and landing. Attendants were all great - Julia was best! Joined the Alaska Air Rewards and will fly with them again!

I'm 6' 2" and even in economy plenty of leg room

Horrible experience. Delta delayed the flight to 11pm which happens. Apparently the pilots were there but we were waiting for flight attendants to arrive from Detroit and they were delayed. They could have made arrangements but that’s fine. What was truly horrible was that at 10:50pm the pilot comes out and says the flight will be cancelled but hasn’t been cancelled yet in the system. It’s being cancelled because the pilots have timed out. As soon as that plane got delayed past 10:50pm delta knew it couldn’t fly. Yet they made us wait around for hours. When the flight finally got cancelled all the area hotels were booked and flights for the next day were unavailable until midday. All I wanted was to spend one day with my family before needing to fly abroad on another delta flight. That will be my last flight with them. I’ll take my 800k miles flown and annual spend to an airline that isn’t so thoughtless.

THI IS THE 3RD CONSECUTIVE FLIGHT FROM ORD TO MSP THAT HAS BEEN DELAYED 2+ HOURS. CRAZY

The plane was a rather tired 737-800, with old style small luggage bins. Poor air flow. USB charger in the infotainment system was not functioning. The flight was 2 hours late due to crew rest requirements (not their fault). On arrival in Seattle, waited on the tarmac for 30 minutes with very few updates from the crew.

The crew was very inconsiderate and rude. My flight was scheduled to depart at 6:00am. I received a call from the crew at 5:40am, asking if I was going to make the flight because I was the only one that hasn't boarded yet and boarding ends at 5:50am. I let them know that I will be at the gate in a few minutes, before the 5:50am cutoff. When I arrived at the gate at 5:45am the gate was closed. Departing early on last minute notice without having all passengers on board is inconsiderate and unprofessional.

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

Okay considering we had weather delays which the Pilot notified us of immediately!

The boarding was organized and informative but the plane was tight meaning that you were sitting on one another and extremely uncomfortable. It’s disappointing that can’t have common seating comfort on the plane.

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

Price was crazy watch it if you Chan he your flight

On time, easy boarding. Anytime you sit in an economy seat, it’s uncomfortable. New plane and the bathrooms were in the galley at the back of the plane which seemed odd.

Terrible service - they don’t want to be there and bad food. Entertainment system in economy from the 2000s

No drink service but there was no N/A as an option to choose. Seats were extremely tight. I am under 5.5 and I bumped my knees have no idea how taller people could manage.

Flight delayed, last seat on the plane, no arrival Gate available due to the plane departing late

Kayak booked this flight with only 1h 20min layover in Chicago. This made it impossible for me and several other passengers to reach this flight. Moreover, the gate closed boarding in spite of several passengers still on their way without waiting even one more minute. However, the plane departed with 20min (!) delay, i.e., there would have been at least 15 min time to let the delayed passengers board without causing any delays. I complained and as a "thank you" the attendent booked us on the last (!) flight to Indianapolis ~7h later! Thankfully, I caught the spitefulness and the United customer line rebooked the flight to an earlier flight. Although I can't grade this particular flight since I never had a chance to take it, Kayak made the mistake of a too short layover and the crew at the gate was awful.

Flight did not have wifi service. It was experiencing technical difficulties. Definitely and old plane that needs updating.

Old 757 with poor entertainment system. United no longer partners with United for free text and email. O'Hara an absolute disaster! Limited gates clauses two hour delay. Unfortunately this appears to be the norm.

It was a good experience, unfortunately my checked baggages were come late and not arrived on time.

Great experience. Boarding was fast, staff were very nice and funny, everything at the seat worked well.

First class snacks - stewardess gave out multiples to everyone until there was almost no selection left when she got back to me last in first class cabin. Nothing left that I would eat.

My feedback from the trip to Columbia to Chicago was meant for Chicago to Denver.

The WiFi was out gr entire flight. Had to Diane for almost 1 hour to wait for a gate to open up for plane to dock. Very bad experience.

DELAYED AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN - not only that, you delay in 20 minute increments for hours and hours instead of having an accurate delay understanding.

AA was fine....the overall experience was subpar, but not due to the airline due to broader issues

No ground air conditioner for the plane. Very hot and humid prior to take off which was an uncomfortable period of time.

Check-in process was poor, very poor, only one person to check-in all passengers, so if one passenger had a check-in issue, all other passengers were delayed. All check-ins should have two airline staff to check-in passengers.

The flight up was great no issues. The flight back home was a cluster. I was told the plane I was waiting on was giving to another flight which caused me to miss my connection flight. Granted the airline did great with getting hotel and vouchr for food.

Flight was delayed and so much of inconvenience related to the gate change.

Nothing was good about this flight. Although the flight actually departed more than 3 hours late, due to “air traffic control management” we pushed back from gate 2 hours and 20 minutes late and proceeded to sit 100 yards from gate for and then n tarmac for another 1/2 hour additional 20 minutes

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