Cheap Flights from ERI to ORD: When to Fly from Erie to Chicago

 

The cheapest times to fly from ERI to ORD are

• February 12th to February 25th
• May 14th to November 4th (except the weeks of June 18th and July 23rd)

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 ERI to ORD is early to mid July. Prices can be as high as $611 for Friday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $279 for Tuesday flights around early to mid July.

 

When to Fly to Chicago

Flying from Erie, PA (ERI) to Chicago, IL (ORD) will usually cost between $279 to $319 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid July with an average ticket price of $279. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $335. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $56 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $290 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ERI to ORD flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the ERI to ORD flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Erie. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.45, which is a bit above average.

 

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 $13 (4%) 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 $289. Return trip prices are from the ORD to ERI flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ERI 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 42 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ERI to ORD while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Erie International/Tom Ridge Field Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 397 miles or 639 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ERI to ORD flight is about 1 hour 42 minutes.

How many flights go between Erie, PA and Chicago, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 44 available flights from ERI to ORD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ERI to ORD tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 29% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 29% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ORD heading for ERI about 22 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Chicago, IL is about 9 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Envoy: 22 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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