Cheap Flights from ORD to ASE: When to Fly from Chicago to Aspen

 

The cheapest times to fly from ORD to ASE are

• January 1st to February 4th (except the week of January 15th)
• April 16th to May 27th (except the week of May 7th)
• July 9th to July 22nd
• August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of August 27th, September 3rd, November 19th, and November 26th)

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 ORD to ASE is early January. Prices can be as high as $882 for Sunday flights during late December, or as low as $342 for Wednesday flights around early January.

 

When to Fly to Aspen

Flying from Chicago, IL (ORD) to Aspen, CO (ASE) will usually cost between $352 to $637 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early January with an average ticket price of $367. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $596. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $230 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $383 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ORD to ASE flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the ORD to ASE flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.24, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday 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 $154 (29%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $376. Return trip prices are from the ASE to ORD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ORD to ASE can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 48 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 ORD to ASE while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Qantas, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Aspen Pitkin County Sardy Field Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1010 miles or 1625 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ORD to ASE flight is about 2 hour 48 minutes.

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

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 61 available flights from ORD to ASE.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ORD to ASE tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 20% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 17% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ASE heading for ORD about 18 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Aspen, CO is about 12 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 18 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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