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The cheapest times to fly from MQT to ORD are

  • January 8th to April 22nd (except the weeks of February 26th, March 12th, March 26th, and April 9th)
  • May 14th to July 15th (except the weeks of June 18th and July 2nd)
  • September 3rd to November 18th (except the week of October 8th)

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 MQT to ORD is mid February. Prices can be as high as $706 for Saturday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $323 for Tuesday flights around mid February.

 

When to Fly to Chicago

Flying from Marquette, MI (MQT) to Chicago, IL (ORD) will usually cost between $323 to $424 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid February with an average ticket price of $323. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $479. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $157 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $341 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MQT to ORD flight.

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

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MQT to ORD Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the MQT to ORD flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Marquette. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.7, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays 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 $16 (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 $343. Return trip prices are from the ORD to MQT flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MQT 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 32 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 MQT to ORD while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, WI

  • 67 miles (108 km) away from ORD
  • Usually 14.96% less expensive than ORD
  • 1-layover flights available

See MQT to MKE flights

Destination alternative #2: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI

  • 137 miles (220 km) away from ORD
  • Usually 7.62% less expensive than ORD
  • 1-layover flights available

See MQT to GRR flights

Destination alternative #3: Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) in Kalamazoo, MI

  • 122 miles (196 km) away from ORD
  • Usually 3.23% less expensive than ORD
  • 1-layover flights available

See MQT to AZO flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

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

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 303 miles or 488 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MQT to ORD flight is about 1 hour 32 minutes.

How many flights go between Marquette, MI and Chicago, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 34 available flights from MQT to ORD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code MQT
Origination airport name Sawyer International Airport
City Marquette, MI
Country the United States
Latitude 46.4
Longitude -87.4

Return Airport

Destination code ORD
Destination airport name Chicago O’Hare International Airport
City Chicago, IL
Country the United States
Latitude 42
Longitude -87.9

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MQT to ORD tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 36% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 40% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ORD heading for MQT about 49 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Chicago, IL is about 46 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

  • Envoy: 49 minutes late
  • Some airlines not reporting

 

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