Cheap Flights from GUC to ORD: When to Fly from Gunnison to Chicago

 

The cheapest times to fly from GUC to ORD are

• August 6th to November 18th
• December 24th to March 4th

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 GUC to ORD is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $962 for Sunday flights during late May, or as low as $518 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to Chicago

Flying from Gunnison, CO (GUC) to Chicago, IL (ORD) will usually cost between $518 to $829 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 $522. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late May, with an average price of $833. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $311 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $573 can be considered a good price for a round-trip GUC to ORD flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the GUC to ORD flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Gunnison. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.35, 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. Sundays 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 $97 (14%) 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 $585. Return trip prices are from the ORD to GUC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from GUC to ORD can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 50 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking GUC to ORD

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from GUC to ORD — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

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

How far away is it from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1028 miles or 1654 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop GUC to ORD flight is about 2 hour 50 minutes.

How many flights go between Gunnison, CO and Chicago, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 23 available flights from GUC to ORD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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