Cheap flights from Chicago to Vancouver

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Cheapest round-trip flights $342
Delta 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Wed, Mar 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Vancouver is currently $342
Cheapest one-way flight $152
Alaska 1 stop 17 hr Fri, Apr 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Vancouver is currently $152
Cheapest nonstop flights $457
Air Canada Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Wed, Mar 4
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Vancouver is currently $457
Last-minute weekend getaway $620
Alaska 1 stop 9 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Mon, Jan 26
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Vancouver is currently $620
Cheapest business class flights $859
Delta 1 stop 7 hr Mon, Mar 2 — Wed, Mar 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Vancouver is currently $859
Fastest flight 4 hr 31 min The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Vancouver takes 4 hr 31 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Vancouver is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $175–365
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $335–690

Popular airlines from Chicago to Vancouver

  • Air Canada
    Nonstop
    from $457
    Typical price: $325–650
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - YVR Every day
    109 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - YVR Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $565
    Typical price: $305–610
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    ORD - YVR Every day
    77 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - YVR Every day
  • Delta
    from $370
    Typical price: $355–700
    265 weekly connecting flights
    MDW, ORD - YVR Every day
  • Alaska
    from $347
    Typical price: $350–680
    41 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - YVR Every day
  • American
    from $552
    Typical price: $350–750
    30 weekly connecting flights
    ORD - YVR Every day
  • Porter Airlines
    Typical price: $560–790
    12 weekly connecting flights
    MDW - YVR Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Vancouver

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
    Vancouver Canada 28 min 6 mi
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
    Seattle United States 2 hr 50 min 132 mi
  • Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
    Abbotsford Canada 58 min 39 mi
  • Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)
    Vancouver Canada 10 min 1 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Vancouver

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Vancouver are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $175 to $365.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Vancouver recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $342. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $152.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from Chicago to Vancouver is $457, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Vancouver is $565, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Vancouver is $370, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 21.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Vancouver is $347, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Vancouver is $552, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Vancouver starts at $342 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $152 and departs on Fri, Apr 3.
4 hr 31 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Vancouver.
June–Aug is a popular time to visit Vancouver, when the weather is at its sunniest and driest. Downhill ski season at Grouse Mountain runs Dec–Mar, but the resort offers mountain activities year-round. Big annual events include the Celebration of Light (Jul/Aug), a musical fireworks exhibition, and the Pacific National Exhibition (Aug/Sep). Rain is common year-round, especially Oct–Mar.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Vancouver.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Vancouver really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Vancouver.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air Canada is the most popular. Air Canada offers 7 nonstop flights and 109 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 265 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Vancouver are:
  • United offers 7 nonstop flights and 77 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) .
  • Alaska offers 41 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) .
  • American offers 30 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) .
  • Porter Airlines offers 12 connecting flights per week. Porter Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Vancouver.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Vancouver recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $342. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $152.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from Chicago to Vancouver is $457, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Vancouver is $565, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Vancouver is $370, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 21.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Vancouver is $347, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Vancouver is $552, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 15.
Air Canada and United fly direct from Chicago to Vancouver.
  • There are 7 Air Canada direct flights from Chicago to Vancouver per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Vancouver per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Vancouver at price $620 is offered by Alaska from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.
Air Canada and United fly direct from Chicago to Vancouver.
  • There are 7 Air Canada direct flights from Chicago to Vancouver per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Vancouver per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Chicago to Vancouver on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Vancouver start at $457 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 4 with Air Canada.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Vancouver, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Vancouver start at $859 from Mon, Mar 2 to Wed, Mar 11 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Vancouver start at $342 from Thu, Feb 26 to Wed, Mar 4.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Vancouver, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Vancouver starts at $620 from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26 with Alaska.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Vancouver at price $620 is offered by Alaska from Fri, Jan 23 to Mon, Jan 26.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Vancouver, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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