Chicago to Toronto Flight Information

The approximate distance between Chicago and Toronto is 701.97 km. Average flight time from Chicago to Toronto is around 1 hour 49 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is October.

Cheapest one-way
US$72
Porter Airlines Porter Airlines CHI-YTO 1h 40m · Nonstop Sun, Sep 13
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Cheapest round-trip
US$179
Porter Airlines Porter Airlines CHI-YTO 1h 40m · Nonstop Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Sep 24
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When to fly
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
701.97 km
Flight distance
1h 49m
Average flight time

Search for direct flights from Chicago to Toronto in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$72, and round-trip direct flights start at US$179.

Popular airlines flying from Chicago to Toronto

You can pick from 4 carriers that fly from Chicago to Toronto including Air Canada, American Airlines, Porter Airlines, with Porter Airlines serving cheapest direct ticket on this route.
Air Canada logo Air Canada
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Porter Airlines logo Porter Airlines
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Toronto according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Chicago to Toronto

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Toronto?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Chicago to Toronto, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Toronto is January, with an average price of US$162; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to US$236.

US$236
US$199
US$162
US$125
    Cheapest
  • US$226
    Aug
  • US$180
    Sep
  • US$236
    Oct
  • US$177
    Nov
  • US$215
    Dec
  • US$162
    Jan
  • US$172
    Feb
  • US$183
    Mar
  • US$179
    Apr
  • US$179
    May
  • US$200
    Jun
  • US$203
    Jul

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Chicago to Toronto?

The average price of round-trip flights from Chicago to Toronto purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Chicago to Toronto are found during September, with an average price of US$241. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$667.

US$667
US$454
US$241
US$28
    Cheapest
  • US$667
    Aug
  • US$241
    Sep
  • US$374
    Oct
  • US$396
    Nov
  • US$453
    Dec
  • US$275
    Jan
  • US$290
    Feb
  • US$347
    Mar
  • US$351
    Apr
  • US$370
    May
  • US$346
    Jun
  • US$301
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Toronto (CHI-YTO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Porter Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$72 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MDW to YTZ on Sun, Sep 13), while Porter Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$179 departing on Sun, Sep 20 and returning on Thu, Sep 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Toronto with the following airlines, including: Air Canada American Airlines Porter Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 49 minutes to fly from Chicago to Toronto.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Toronto is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 146 flight per week flying from Chicago to Toronto. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA3606 (10:15) Porter Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PD6061 (10:15)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Toronto, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Sep 13, with one-way flights priced at just US$72.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Porter Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Toronto travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Toronto is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Toronto on August 25, 2026 with Porter Airlines, with prices starting at US$83.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Toronto, with O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport (ORD-YYZ) is by far the most common option on this route: John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
  • The time difference between Toronto and Chicago is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Toronto is US$188. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Chicago to Toronto is US$338. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Chicago and Toronto, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Porter Airlines and Air Transatare the most popular budget airlines flying from Chicago to Toronto. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chicago to Toronto

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Toronto?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chicago to Toronto on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Air Transat provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Chicago to Toronto, with fares starting at US$184.

US$133
US$184
US$236
US$287
US$338
Air Transat
US$184
Air Transat
Air Canada
US$203
Air Canada
Porter Airlines
US$207
Porter Airlines
United Airlines
US$222
United Airlines
American Airlines
US$237
American Airlines
WestJet
US$338
WestJet

Which airline operates the most flights from Chicago to Toronto?

Total flights from Chicago to Toronto across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Chicago to Toronto, with 103 flights per week.

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37
70
103
United Airlines
103
United Airlines
Air Canada
98
Air Canada
Porter Airlines
50
Porter Airlines
Air New Zealand
50
Air New Zealand
Copa Airlines
38
Copa Airlines
Alaska Airlines
37
Alaska Airlines

How many flights fly from Chicago to Toronto daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chicago to Toronto within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Chicago to Toronto is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday.

386
323
260
197
Highest
260
Mon
311
Tue
304
Wed
305
Thu
386
Fri
337
Sat
330
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.