What to know about flights from Chicago to Toronto?

The distance between Chicago and Toronto is approximately 701.97km. The average flight time between Chicago and Toronto is 1 hour 48 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
₹ 7,964
Air Canada Air Canada CHI-YTO 6h 16m · 1 stop Tue, Dec 1
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Cheapest return
₹ 18,240
Air Canada Air Canada CHI-YTO 6h 16m · 2 stops Mon, Nov 30 - Sat, Dec 5
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
701.97km
Flight distance
1h 48m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Toronto over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from ₹ 7,964 and round-trip from ₹ 18,240. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Chicago to Toronto operate an average of 76 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 13.0% on-time departure rate and a 74.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Toronto flights?

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Chicago to Toronto, including Porter Airlines, and . Air Canada currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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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 Insights on Chicago to Toronto Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Chicago to Toronto?

Average price of one-way tickets from Chicago to Toronto booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Chicago to Toronto, fares are lowest in January (₹ 15,723) and highest in October (₹ 22,181).

₹ 22,181
₹ 18,952
₹ 15,723
₹ 12,494
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 22,181
    Oct
  • ₹ 17,241
    Nov
  • ₹ 20,897
    Dec
  • ₹ 15,723
    Jan
  • ₹ 16,723
    Feb
  • ₹ 17,774
    Mar
  • ₹ 17,444
    Apr
  • ₹ 17,448
    May
  • ₹ 19,453
    Jun
  • ₹ 19,786
    Jul
  • ₹ 18,891
    Aug
  • ₹ 18,697
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Chicago to Toronto?

Average price of return tickets from Chicago to Toronto booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Chicago to Toronto, fares are lowest in January (₹ 26,767) and highest in December (₹ 44,129).

₹ 44,129
₹ 35,448
₹ 26,767
₹ 18,086
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 36,400
    Oct
  • ₹ 38,518
    Nov
  • ₹ 44,129
    Dec
  • ₹ 26,767
    Jan
  • ₹ 28,215
    Feb
  • ₹ 33,802
    Mar
  • ₹ 34,134
    Apr
  • ₹ 36,058
    May
  • ₹ 33,713
    Jun
  • ₹ 29,272
    Jul
  • ₹ 33,531
    Aug
  • ₹ 34,713
    Sep

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Chicago to Toronto?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Chicago to Toronto on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Toronto is Saturday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Friday as fares are usually the highest.

₹ 20,917
₹ 19,063
₹ 17,209
₹ 15,355
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 18,620
    Mon
  • ₹ 19,267
    Tue
  • ₹ 17,775
    Wed
  • ₹ 19,017
    Thu
  • ₹ 20,917
    Fri
  • ₹ 17,209
    Sat
  • ₹ 17,722
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Chicago to Toronto?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Canada offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from ₹ 7,964 (for example, ORD–YTZ on Tue, Dec 1). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Air Canada offers fares from ₹ 18,240, departing on Mon, Nov 30 and returning on Sat, Dec 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Toronto with the following airlines, including: Porter Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Chicago (CHI) to Toronto (YTO) takes an average of 1 hour 48 minutes.
  • 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.
  • On average, 199 direct flights operate each week between Chicago and Toronto. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Porter Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – PD6061 (departure at 10:05)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Chicago to Toronto on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Dec 1, with one-way fares from just ₹ 7,964.
    · Compare airlines. Porter Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Toronto.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Toronto is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Toronto on October 20, 2026 with Porter Airlines, with prices starting at ₹ 18,356.
  • Flights to Toronto can arrive at: John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The most common route connects Chicago Midway International Airport and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (MDW–YTZ).
  • The time difference between Toronto and Chicago is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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 ₹ 23,580. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Chicago to Toronto is ₹ 40,088. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • 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 traveller 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 airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Toronto?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Chicago to Toronto on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Toronto is Air Canada, with an average fare of ₹ 19,367.

₹ 18,389
₹ 19,367
₹ 20,345
₹ 21,323
₹ 22,301
Air Canada
₹ 19,367
Air Canada
Porter Airlines
₹ 20,394
Porter Airlines
Air Transat
₹ 20,408
Air Transat
Delta Air Lines
₹ 20,582
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
₹ 21,478
United Airlines
American Airlines
₹ 22,301
American Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Chicago to Toronto?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Chicago to Toronto on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Chicago to Toronto is United Airlines, operating 103 flights per week.

6
38
71
103
United Airlines
103
United Airlines
Air Canada
98
Air Canada
Porter Airlines
53
Porter Airlines
Air New Zealand
51
Air New Zealand
Copa Airlines
38
Copa Airlines
Alaska Airlines
38
Alaska Airlines

How many flights fly from Chicago to Toronto each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Chicago to Toronto on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Chicago to Toronto are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Wednesday.

382
340
298
256
Highest
302
Mon
307
Tue
298
Wed
300
Thu
382
Fri
344
Sat
332
Sun