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Cheap Flights from Chicago to The Bahamas

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Nassau
Nassau1 stop$360
Georgetown
Georgetown2 stops$454
Freeport
Freeport1 stop$392
Nassau
Nassau1 stop$360
Georgetown
Georgetown2 stops$454
Freeport
Freeport1 stop$392
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to The Bahamas flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Chicago to The Bahamas cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Chicago to The Bahamas are running about 5% lower than they were around this time last year, averaging $615 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Chicago to The Bahamas right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to The Bahamas on KAYAK in the last week:

• Nassau Intl (NAS) from $360
• Freeport Grand Bahama Intl (FPO) from $363
• Georgetown Exuma Intl (GGT) from $454
• Gregory Town North Eleuthera (ELH) from $603
• Governors Harbour (GHB) from $703

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to The Bahamas?

September is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $500. Prices are highest in March, when average flight costs increase to around $739.

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to The Bahamas?

Book your flights 11 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 32% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in The Bahamas is the cheapest to fly to from Chicago?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into The Bahamas are:

• Nassau Intl (NAS) (avg. price $584)
• Freeport Grand Bahama Intl (FPO) (avg. price $668)
• Gregory Town North Eleuthera (ELH) (avg. price $764)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to The Bahamas?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to The Bahamas, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 23% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to The Bahamas?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to The Bahamas during the evening with average prices of $513. The night is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,082.

Key details for Chicago to The Bahamas flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$144
Beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 50% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nassau

Your Chicago to The Bahamas flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Chicago to The Bahamas?

    Yes. Fares from Chicago to The Bahamas are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $513 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Chicago to The Bahamas?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Chicago to The Bahamas have ranged from $513 to $830.

  • What are the main airports serving The Bahamas?

    The Bahamas has 21 airports. The three busiest are Nassau Intl (NAS) (87% of arrivals), Georgetown Exuma Intl (GGT) (5%) and Gregory Town North Eleuthera (ELH) (4%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to The Bahamas?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 2 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines

  • Where in The Bahamas can I fly nonstop from Chicago?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from Chicago to Nassau.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Chicago to The Bahamas?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Chicago to The Bahamas average $600 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) (avg. price $419)
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) (avg. price $428)
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) (avg. price $486)

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to The Bahamas?

    Flights from Chicago to The Bahamas take 3h 29m on average.

  • How often are flights from Chicago to The Bahamas delayed and what's the average delay?

    19% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 35m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to The Bahamas?

    On flights from Chicago to The Bahamas you can book Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in The Bahamas?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in The Bahamas include:

    • Bahamas Historical Society Museum
    • Cable Beach
    • Junkanoo Beach
    • Atlantis Aquarium

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago to The Bahamas?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Chicago to The Bahamas departs at 7:08 am and the latest departs at 10:50 am. Nonstop flights take about 3h 29m.

  • Can I park my vehicle at O’Hare International Airport?

    The airport offers several flexible parking options to ensure that you have a smooth travel experience. Depending on the duration of your trip, you can park in the short or long-term parking. As you enter the airport, there are signs guiding passengers to the parking lots. You can reserve a space for better services.

  • What flights operate from Chicago to the Bahamas?

    Most airlines operate only connecting flights from Chicago to the Bahamas. Connecting flights can be cheaper than direct flights and a good choice if you do not mind adding a few hours to your flight. Connecting flights on this route have a common layover at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Miami International Airport.

  • Are there hotels near Lynden Pindling International Airport?

    The airport does not have an on-site hotel but has access to several off-site hotels with elegant amenities and facilities. Stone’s Throw Away and Orange Hill Beach Inn are within 2 miles of the airport and offer comfortable accommodation.

  • Does the departure airport have lounges?

    The airport has several airline-operated clubs that can be accessed by passengers with a club membership. However, if you do not have a club membership, you can purchase day passes for most of the lounges. Contact your airline for information on their lounge access. Take advantage of the amenities and facilities as you wait for your flight.

Your guide to booking Chicago to The Bahamas flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 11 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 32% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for September when flights are typically cheapest and avoid March when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 23% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Nassau Intl (NAS) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Chicago. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Nassau, which is the most popular destination in The Bahamas. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Freeport, Georgetown and Port Royal.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the nonstop route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to The Bahamas. If you'd rather save money, the route from Chicago Midway Airport via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) is usually the cheapest.
  • When leaving Chicago, you can use either of the two airports, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) or Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). O’Hare International Airport is the main airport serving Chicago and operates most international flights. However, you can check with the other airport for cheaper flights. We recommend using the airport close to your location.
  • The Bahamas is served by four international airports, including Lynden Pindling International Airport, Exuma International Airport, Leonard M. Thompson International Airport, and Grand Bahama International Airport. Lynden Pindling International Airport is the largest and serves as a hub for major airlines.
  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport is dedicated to ensuring nursing mothers have a smooth travel experience by providing a lovely nursing lounge. The rooms are fitted with a private chair and a sink area, giving a personal space for lactating mothers to breastfeed and breast pump. The nursing area is in Terminal 3, Rotunda.
  • The departure airport allows you to travel with your pet. It has relief areas inside security in the main hall and Terminal 3 Rotunda and outside security on Terminals 1, 2, and 5. You are required to always keep your pet correctly kenneled inside the terminals or leashed. Make sure you contact your airline to inquire about their rules and regulations on pet travel.
  • For better convenience and a smoother experience, the arrival airport has on-site car rental companies that offer a wide array of vehicles to choose from. Compare prices, pick the best deal, and start your adventure. This eliminates the need to scour websites and make rounds in the city trying to find a car. You can rent a car from Avis, Hertz, Budget, Dollar, or Thrifty.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to The Bahamas

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to The Bahamas? 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8696 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

No beverage/snack service without any explanation or reason. Late boarding and delayed flight.

4.0 OkayKathryn, Oct 2026
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No beverage/snack service without any explanation or reason. Late boarding and delayed flight.

The cabin and bathroom experience was poor as the cabin and bathroom were dirty and showed signs of an older plane that had not been updated for Customer’s, comfort and health. There was gum on my seat when I arrived and dirt spots around the fan and light controls. The flight was almost entirely full, so there was no way I could be moved from my seat. Th bathroom had the peeling paint.

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.

Connection times always good online, but not in reality when first leg is delayed (2 out of 2 times this trip).

It was good flight was smooth, little cold on the plane but other wise good.

Great flight and crew. Need more legroom and DO NOT allow seats to recline.

The guy in front of me was talking constantly, even when the pilot was making announcements. I found this very disrespectful to the pilot and to others.

We left 1.5 hours late due to a “maintenance” issue. Very poor communication as to when we would board & depart. The crew in First Class was uncharacteristically not friendly). Delay into Brussels cost me my connection to Rome so lost the entire first day of vacation ( had a 10:30am flight to Rome - ended up on a 6:55pm flight).

Everything was OK except the meals, that was overpriced chicken meat.

Miss My connection I had to take a flight from Indianapolis to Denver , then to san fransisco , sleep in sans fransisco en the flight to Los Cabos the next morning

The TVs on the plane were all broken and inoperable. No snacks or food were served. Plane was very old and uncomfortable.

Takeoff delayed 2 hrs. Boarded on time to find we were missing part of the flight crew. Then informed that they had loaded too much fuel. Spent 1 1/2 hrs sitting there burning off the excess, which included a couple of laps around the runway until we were light enough to fly! Ridiculous!

I especially enjoyed having a lightly packed flight which enabled me and my wife to occupy a three seat area with nobody in the middle seat.

Wonderful experience. Long distance travel is never easy but this flight was a treat. Flight crew was very attentive and friendly

Same as my Tulsa to Chicago flight, this one was quick and professional.

Boarding was delayed 50 minutes. The flight going to Chicago was canceled, causing lots of problems and causing me to rebook and miss an event. I was traveling with a colleague, and he was unable to get on the same flight after 40 minutes on the phone, which meant I had to wait for him after my arrival. My flight down was delayed an hour before take off, had to sit on the plane, then 30 minutes after landing to get to a gate. No real food, only juice/ water offered for the 3.5 hours on the plane. Not a good experience.

The code sharing reservation with United was messed up requiring extra trip to airport to fix. Air Canada customer service 2.5 hours on hold and resolved nothing.

I'm 6'8" (2.03m) so more legroom would alwqys be appreciated, especially on long international flights. The food choices were underwhelming.

Didn’t make it on the flight. Delayed then had to be rebooked, which in turn had me waiting at the airport for another 8 hours before next flight

the check-in lady at ORD was extremely rude and unprofessional. very disappointed as it was supposed to be a celebration for my wife's birthday and it really put a damper on things. if i wanted to be treated like trash, i would have flown Economy! (as opposed to business class)

Short flight. Everything was fine except the flight was delayed twice for a total of an hour.

There labor disputes cancelled my flight less than 24 hours before my boarding time but there customer service/website was easy enough to navigate and they rebooked me for no upcharge.

Very bad, flight was cancelled due to strike and staff was unable to rebook us

The boarding agent and checked bag agent were both rude. It only takes a second to be kind. However, the flight crew was amazing. I got a turkey sandwich and it wasn't bad---not great but not bad. The internet was my biggest problem. This was a work trip and I REALLY needed the internet to meet a deadline but it didn't work for 80% of the trip. Very disappointing.

I tried to check in beforehand from Ireland. The Jet Blue website sent me to the Aer Lingus website and vice versa. I tried to get a boarding pass at Dublin Airport as well, but they said they couldn't help me either. I had to wait until I arrived at the gate in Boston to secure a boarding pass...it was a bit nerve wracking.

Great flight. Best in years. Very clean craft. Easy boarding. Communicative pilot. Friendly flight attendants. Absolutely smooth take off, in flight and landing. Very comfortable seats. Smoothest flight I've experienced in years. THANK YOU JET BLUE!

I was asked to pony up an additional $239 (over the $735 paid originally) for a one way middle seat, which was very uncomfortable. Where did you expect me to sit?

Jet Blue sevice was good. Just don't understand why they charge for earphones to listen to flight entertainment. Other than that, everything was excellent.

Mostly good, flight take off in time and land earlier I can’t ask for more..

Direct tv did not work on flight Short flight so no good service offered Arrived early to destination and had to wait for gate to open. Deplaned LATER than if we arrived on time!! Poor planning Jet blue has had something go wrong on every flight I’ve taken with them in last five years. Terribly run airline

No internet on a flight over three hours in this age is criminal. Staff inattentive and dismissive

The staff at JFK were rude and unhelpful. I was harassed for the same bag that I used on my flight to jfk with no issues claiming it was the inappropriate size. The women then allowed my travel companion to board with the same size bag because they thought she was more “humble”. Also on the flight when informing the flight attendant that nationals no longer have to fill out the Bahamas immigration form my statement was met with eye rolling and attitude.

I actually missed my first scheduled flight and caught it the next day. I think the check in procedure was mishandled by the baggage handler but the staff were very accommodating.

Both departure and return flights had mechanical delays. Their planes are antiquated resulting in a two hour flight taking almost four hours to complete.

Crew were helpful, pilot kept us informed about turbulence, snack choice was awesome!

It was one of the worst I have ever had. The plane was over booked, and I did not have a seat. When I questioned why because I had booked this weeks in advance. I was brushed off to be advised they are trying to find someone to give up their seat. Only to be advised I would be boarding last. I had priority boarding in group 1-4. When I asked why I had to be last because that is not what I paid for I was advised it doesn't matter you will get a seat. The ticket person was very rude and unprofessional. The gate changed several times and it was going from one area to another area far away from where we were at. I feel like I should have been compensated in some kind of way because of the way I was treated. The ticket agent acted like it was my fault that the plane was over booked. Not one time was I apologized to for this inconvenience.

We did not fly on American Airlines from Chicago to London. We were rebooked on British Airways (by American Airlines) and our luggage was left behind. A full day delay and lost luggage.

I have posted the comments in the first flight leg.

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.

After boarding, the AC was shut off on the flight. At business class, I really could not breathe. I was absolutely dripping sweat. I was told by the FA that there was nothing they could do but I could stand by the door until departure. So, that's what I did. I was clearly in the way while the FAs were trying to do their work, but I had to be able to breathe. After that, of course, I had sweated up a lot so was very uncomfortable for the six hour flight.

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.

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