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Cheapest round-trip
$281
Typical prices: $196-$485
WestJet
Fri 9/18Fri 9/25
YVR - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$325
Typical prices: $208-$532
Air Canada
Tue 9/15Tue 9/29
YVR - ORD • Non-stop
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United Economy Plus adds more legroom than Air Canada Preferred Economy.
American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding; United sells Priority Boarding.
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You can fly direct with Air Canada, American Airlines and United Airlines. Average duration is 4h 14m
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Calgary (YYC)
Cheapest • Avg $413 (round-trip)
Seattle (SEA)
Shortest trip • 6h 46m (one-way)
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When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 44% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to O'Hare Intl (YVR-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to O'Hare Intl

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
WestJet Logo
7:30 am - 4:40 pm
YVR
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ORD
7h 10m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
5:30 pm - 10:35 pm
ORD
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YVR
7h 05m
1 stop
$281WestJet
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
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6:00 am - 4:40 pm
YVR
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ORD
8h 40m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
5:30 pm - 12:15 am
ORD
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YVR
8h 45m
1 stop
$286WestJet
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29
Air Canada Logo
8:25 am - 2:43 pm
YVR
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ORD
4h 18mnonstop
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 6:15 pm
ORD
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YVR
4h 35mnonstop
$325Air Canada
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Air Canada Logo
8:25 am - 2:43 pm
YVR
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ORD
4h 18mnonstop
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 6:15 pm
ORD
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YVR
4h 35mnonstop
$326Air Canada
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:59 pm
YVR
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ORD
8h 59m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:29 pm - 10:59 pm
ORD
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YVR
12h 30m
2 stops
$331Delta
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:40 pm
YVR
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ORD
8h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 12:37 am
ORD
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YVR
12h 02m
2 stops
$331Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 8:06 pm
YVR
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ORD
4h 21mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 10:26 pm
ORD
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YVR
4h 41mnonstop
$348United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 7:01 pm
YVR
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ORD
3h 11mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 8:04 pm
ORD
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YVR
8h 14m
1 stop
$358United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
1:26 pm - 7:56 pm
YVR
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ORD
4h 30mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:45 am
ORD
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YVR
7h 45m
1 stop
$358American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 8:10 pm
YVR
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ORD
4h 30mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 10:45 am
ORD
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YVR
15h 30m
1 stop
$358American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Vancouver Intl Airport usually cost between $365 and $540 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $281 on WestJet (Sep 18-Sep 25).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Vancouver, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $235 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $571 and $502 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $473 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to O'Hare Intl

 
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Stefanie Waldek

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Jessica Macdonald

Expert on YVR

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$206
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.
Flight from Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Vancouver to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $206 for a one-way ticket and $281 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Vancouver and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Vancouver airport is called Vancouver Intl and the only airport in Chicago O'Hare Airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    American Airlines, Air Canada, Finnair, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Chicago, United Airlines or WestJet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Chicago are United Airlines and WestJet. With an average price for the route of $518 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. WestJet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $333 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline. Booking your flights between Vancouver and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $278 or less one-way and $481 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Vancouver Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Vancouver Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada,American Airlines,United Airlines

Air Canada,American Airlines, +1 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Vancouver to O'Hare Intl

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Vancouver (YVR)
O'Hare Intl (ORD)