Cheap Flights from SYR to ORD: When to Fly from Syracuse to Chicago

 

The cheapest times to fly from SYR to ORD are

• August 6th to February 25th (except the weeks of November 19th, December 17th, and February 12th)

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 SYR to ORD is late August to early September. Prices can be as high as $724 for Friday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $75 for Tuesday flights around late August to early September.

 

When to Fly to Chicago

Flying from Syracuse, NY (SYR) to Chicago, IL (ORD) will usually cost between $156 to $395 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late August to early September with an average ticket price of $207. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $416. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $209 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $308 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SYR to ORD flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the SYR to ORD flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Syracuse. 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 $93 (26%) 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 $257. Return trip prices are from the ORD to SYR flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SYR to ORD can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 4 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 SYR to ORD while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Hawaiian, Iberia, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 605 miles or 974 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SYR to ORD flight is about 2 hour 4 minutes.

How many flights go between Syracuse, NY and Chicago, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 54 available flights from SYR to ORD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from SYR to ORD tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 25% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 36% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ORD heading for SYR about 22 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Chicago, IL is about 17 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• American: 7 minutes late
• SkyWest: 40 minutes late
• United: 19 minutes late
• Envoy: 13 minutes late
• Republic: 9 minutes early
• Frontier: 6 minutes early
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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