Cheap Flights from AVL to ORD: When to Fly from Asheville to Chicago

 

The cheapest times to fly from AVL to ORD are

• January 1st to May 6th (except the weeks of March 12th and March 26th)
• August 13th to October 7th (except the week of September 17th)
• October 29th to November 11th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from AVL to ORD is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $572 for Friday flights during late July, or as low as $263 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to Chicago

Flying from Asheville, NC (AVL) to Chicago, IL (ORD) will usually cost between $263 to $359 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $263. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $363. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $100 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $267 can be considered a good price for a round-trip AVL to ORD flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the AVL to ORD route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the AVL to ORD flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Asheville. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.31, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $49 (15%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $268. Return trip prices are from the ORD to AVL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from AVL to ORD can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 57 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from AVL to ORD? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 536 miles or 863 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from AVL to ORD?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop AVL to ORD flight is about 1 hour 57 minutes.

How many flights go between Asheville, NC and Chicago, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 77 available flights from AVL to ORD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from AVL to ORD tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 31% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 41% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ORD heading for AVL about 40 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Chicago, IL is about 35 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 40 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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