Cheap Flights from SGF to ORD: When to Fly from Springfield to Chicago

 

The cheapest times to fly from SGF to ORD are

• August 6th to September 30th
• October 22nd to November 4th
• December 3rd to March 11th (except the week of December 10th)

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 SGF to ORD is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $604 for Friday flights during early August, or as low as $213 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.

 

When to Fly to Chicago

Flying from Springfield, MO (SGF) to Chicago, IL (ORD) will usually cost between $213 to $317 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $213. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $340. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $127 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $223 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SGF to ORD flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the SGF to ORD flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Springfield. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.32, 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 $44 (16%) 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 $226. Return trip prices are from the ORD to SGF flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SGF 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 46 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SGF 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 Springfield-Branson National Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 438 miles or 705 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SGF to ORD flight is about 1 hour 46 minutes.

How many flights go between Springfield, MO and Chicago, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 46 available flights from SGF to ORD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from SGF to ORD tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 37% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 28% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ORD heading for SGF about 25 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Chicago, IL is about 24 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 21 minutes late
• Envoy: 27 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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