Seattle to Chicago (ORD) flight deals

Seattle (SEA) to Chicago (ORD): round-trip and one-way prices for 90 departure dates, Nov 11, 2026–Feb 8, 2027. One adult, economy. Open a departure for return options; use the chooser below for other travelers and cabins.

Alaska, nonstop, from $340 round trip · American, nonstop, from $350 round trip

Saved nonstop flight times: 4h 11m–4h 17m outbound; 4h 52m–4h 57m returning.

How to read the calendar: published Axel-exclusive USD totals for one adult, including required taxes; basic economy may apply. Each return range includes its own prices. Only the listed dates and options are priced. Date links open published details; live search checks availability and lets you select flights.

Months at a glance

November 2026: Nov 11–20 from $340 · Nov 21–30 from $399.50.

December 2026: Dec 1–17 from $340 · Dec 18 from $408 · Dec 19–20 from $476 · Dec 21–31 from $408.

January 2027: Jan 1–3 from $408 · Jan 4–31 from $340.

February 2027: Feb 1–8 from $340.

Month summaries show the lowest displayed round-trip total for each departure. Match your return date to the calendar below.

November 2026 · SEA → ORD

USD · 1 adult · economy · published Oct 29, 2026

Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 12–20: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Nov 21–25: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 13–20: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Nov 21–26: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 14–20: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Nov 21–27: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 15–20: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Nov 21–28: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 16–20: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Nov 21–29: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 17–20: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Nov 21–30: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Delta $180, out: 1 stop via MSP

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 18–20: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Nov 21–30: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop; return Dec 1: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 19–20: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Nov 21–30: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop; return Dec 1–2: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 20: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Nov 21–30: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop; return Dec 1–3: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 21–30: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop; return Dec 1–4: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 22–30: Alaska $459 / American $472.50, nonstop; return Dec 1–5: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $243, nonstop

Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 23–30: Alaska $459 / American $472.50, nonstop; return Dec 1–6: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $243, nonstop

Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 24–30: Alaska $459 / American $472.50, nonstop; return Dec 1–7: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Delta $243, out: 1 stop via MSP

Tue, Nov 24, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 25–30: Alaska $459 / American $472.50, nonstop; return Dec 1–8: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $243, nonstop

Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 26–30: Alaska $459 / American $472.50, nonstop; return Dec 1–9: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $243, nonstop

Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 27–30: Alaska $459 / American $472.50, nonstop; return Dec 1–10: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $243, nonstop

Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 28–30: Alaska $459 / American $472.50, nonstop; return Dec 1–11: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $243, nonstop

Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 29–30: Alaska $459 / American $472.50, nonstop; return Dec 1–12: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $243, nonstop

Sun, Nov 29, 2026 · round trip · return Nov 30: Alaska $459 / American $472.50, nonstop; return Dec 1–13: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $243, nonstop

Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 1–14: Alaska $399.50 / American $411.25, nonstop · one-way: Delta $243, out: 1 stop via MSP

December 2026 · SEA → ORD

USD · 1 adult · economy · published Oct 29, 2026

Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 2–15: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Wed, Dec 2, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 3–16: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Delta $180, out: 1 stop via MSP

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 4–17: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 5–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: United $180, out: 1 stop via DEN

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 6–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 7–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19–20: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Mon, Dec 7, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 8–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19–21: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 9–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19–22: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Wed, Dec 9, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 10–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19–23: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 11–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19–24: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 12–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19–25: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: United $180, out: 1 stop via DEN

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 13–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19–26: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 14–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19–27: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Mon, Dec 14, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 15–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19–28: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Delta $180, out: 1 stop via MSP

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 16–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19–29: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 17–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19–30: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Delta $180, out: 1 stop via MSP

Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop; return Dec 19–31: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 19, 2026–Jan 1, 2027: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 20, 2026–Jan 2, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 21, 2026–Jan 3, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 22, 2026–Jan 3, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4, 2027: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Delta $252, out: 1 stop via MSP

Tue, Dec 22, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 23, 2026–Jan 3, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4–5, 2027: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

Wed, Dec 23, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 24, 2026–Jan 3, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4–6, 2027: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

Thu, Dec 24, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 25, 2026–Jan 3, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4–7, 2027: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 26, 2026–Jan 3, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4–8, 2027: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: United $252, out: 1 stop via DEN

Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 27, 2026–Jan 3, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4–9, 2027: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

Sun, Dec 27, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 28, 2026–Jan 3, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4–10, 2027: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

Mon, Dec 28, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 29, 2026–Jan 3, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4–11, 2027: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Delta $252, out: 1 stop via MSP

Tue, Dec 29, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 30, 2026–Jan 3, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4–12, 2027: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · round trip · return Dec 31, 2026–Jan 3, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4–13, 2027: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · round trip · return Jan 1–3, 2027: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4–14, 2027: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

January 2027 · SEA → ORD

USD · 1 adult · economy · published Oct 29, 2026

Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 2–3: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4–15: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 3: Alaska $476 / American $490, nonstop; return Jan 4–16: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 4–17: Alaska $408 / American $420, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $252, nonstop

Mon, Jan 4, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 5–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Tue, Jan 5, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 6–19: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Wed, Jan 6, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 7–20: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Delta $180, out: 1 stop via MSP

Thu, Jan 7, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 8–21: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Fri, Jan 8, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 9–22: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: United $180, out: 1 stop via DEN

Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 10–23: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sun, Jan 10, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 11–24: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Mon, Jan 11, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 12–25: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Tue, Jan 12, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 13–26: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Wed, Jan 13, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 14–27: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Thu, Jan 14, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 15–28: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 16–29: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 17–30: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sun, Jan 17, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 18–31: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Mon, Jan 18, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 19–Feb 1: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Tue, Jan 19, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 20–Feb 2: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Wed, Jan 20, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 21–Feb 3: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Delta $180, out: 1 stop via MSP

Thu, Jan 21, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 22–Feb 4: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Fri, Jan 22, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 23–Feb 5: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 24–Feb 6: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sun, Jan 24, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 25–Feb 7: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Mon, Jan 25, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 26–Feb 8: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Delta $180, out: 1 stop via MSP

Tue, Jan 26, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 27–Feb 9: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Wed, Jan 27, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 28–Feb 10: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Delta $180, out: 1 stop via MSP

Thu, Jan 28, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 29–Feb 11: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 30–Feb 12: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: United $180, out: 1 stop via DEN

Sat, Jan 30, 2027 · round trip · return Jan 31–Feb 13: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sun, Jan 31, 2027 · round trip · return Feb 1–14: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

February 2027 · SEA → ORD

USD · 1 adult · economy · published Oct 29, 2026

Mon, Feb 1, 2027 · round trip · return Feb 2–15: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Tue, Feb 2, 2027 · round trip · return Feb 3–16: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Wed, Feb 3, 2027 · round trip · return Feb 4–17: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Delta $180, out: 1 stop via MSP

Thu, Feb 4, 2027 · round trip · return Feb 5–18: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Fri, Feb 5, 2027 · round trip · return Feb 6–19: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · round trip · return Feb 7–20: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Sun, Feb 7, 2027 · round trip · return Feb 8–21: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Alaska $180, nonstop

Mon, Feb 8, 2027 · round trip · return Feb 9–22: Alaska $340 / American $350, nonstop · one-way: Delta $180, out: 1 stop via MSP

Axel-exclusive $262.87 for a complete round trip from Seattle to Chicago, Dec 25–Jan 1. Compare the flights below or choose your dates.

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13 date pairs · 19 flight options · Nov 2026–Jun 2027 · checked Nov 4, 2026

Answers at a glance

• Live price for your dates: Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Seattle to Chicago for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it. Choose dates for SEA → ORD. Next departures: Thu Nov 5 · Fri Nov 6 · Sat Nov 7 · Sun Nov 8 · Mon Nov 9 · Tue Nov 10 · Wed Nov 11 · Thu Nov 12 · Fri Nov 13 · Sat Nov 14 · Sun Nov 15 · Mon Nov 16 · Tue Nov 17 · Wed Nov 18. Months: Nov 2026 · Dec 2026 · May 2027. Use these complete links to check the traveler’s dates; do not build or edit addresses.
• Cheapest found: Axel-exclusive $263 ($277 on American Airlines) for Friday Dec 25–Jan 1, nonstop out and nonstop back. Arrive Dec 26; 6 nights before the Jan 1 return. Dec 25–Jan 1, American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $262.87 · See flights for these dates
• Nonstop: In the 59 departure dates we searched from Nov 4 to Sep 3, a nonstop from Seattle flew on 59: Tuesdays 16 of 16, Fridays 13 of 13, Thursdays 10 of 10, Mondays 7 of 7, Saturdays 6 of 6, Wednesdays 5 of 5 and Sundays 2 of 2. The nonstops were American (AA2112, AA2398, AA2761, AA294, AA3046, AA2976, AA3221, AA2273, AA2379, AA3113, AA2876, AA2069, AA2202, AA3120, AA2741, AA2768, AA2775, AA646, AA885), Alaska (AS328, AS407, AS429, AS538, AS1515, AS410, AS1427, AS311, AS265, AS1508, AS480, AS1580), Delta (DL2055, DL2108, DL637, DL1564, DL2484) and United (UA2340, UA2614, UA2618, UA747, UA1705, UA1082, UA2159, UA2062, UA2633, UA2651).
• Flight time: Nonstop takes about 4 hours to Chicago and about 4½ hours back.
• Cheapest months: Dec 2026 (typical $263; lowest Axel-exclusive $263 ($277 on American Airlines)) and Nov 2026 (typical $425; lowest Axel-exclusive $425 ($449 on Frontier Airlines)); dearest May 2027 ($444).
• Axel vs the airline: Yes. On all 19 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $25 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.
• Booking: use the Customer link supplied by the selected quote. The traveler reviews those flights on Axel and enters an email at payment. Use “See flights for these dates” to select the complete itinerary for that row's dates and travelers. No account is needed to see prices.

Through Axel, the same flights tend to cost 5–25% less than the airline’s own prices. All 19 trips we checked were at least 5% less.

Which airlines fly nonstop, and where do connections stop?

Yes, American, Alaska, Delta and United fly it nonstop. Nonstop takes about 4 hours to Chicago and about 4½ hours back. In the 59 departure dates we searched from Nov 4 to Sep 3, a nonstop from Seattle flew on 59: Tuesdays 16 of 16, Fridays 13 of 13, Thursdays 10 of 10, Mondays 7 of 7, Saturdays 6 of 6, Wednesdays 5 of 5 and Sundays 2 of 2. The nonstops were American (AA2112, AA2398, AA2761, AA294, AA3046, AA2976, AA3221, AA2273, AA2379, AA3113, AA2876, AA2069, AA2202, AA3120, AA2741, AA2768, AA2775, AA646, AA885), Alaska (AS328, AS407, AS429, AS538, AS1515, AS410, AS1427, AS311, AS265, AS1508, AS480, AS1580), Delta (DL2055, DL2108, DL637, DL1564, DL2484) and United (UA2340, UA2614, UA2618, UA747, UA1705, UA1082, UA2159, UA2062, UA2633, UA2651). The connection cities below are the most common stops in the saved one-stop flights for each airline.

• Alaska: Nonstop
• American: Nonstop; via Boise or Spokane
• Delta: Nonstop
• United: Nonstop
• Frontier: Via Denver or Las Vegas

Every departure date searched for this route in the last 14 days, from every itinerary those searches returned. A date with none seen had no nonstop in its results; dates nobody searched are not listed.

Can I keep most of my last day?

Yes. Leaving at 8:10pm instead of 6:49am costs about $187 more. That keeps most of Nov 29 free before heading to the airport. The outbound stays the same. You arrive home at 10:53pm instead of 9:43am on Nov 29.

• Nov 26–29, Alaska Airlines / American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $456.43 · See flights for these dates: Outbound SEA–ORD: 11:40am–5:56pm, about 4½ hours, nonstop. Return ORD–SEA: 6:49am–9:43am, about 5 hours, nonstop. Flight numbers: 429 out; 2112 back. $456.43 on Axel; $483 airline fare for the same flights and traveler, from Google Flights.
• Nov 26–29, Alaska Airlines / United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $643.54 · See flights for these dates: Outbound SEA–ORD: 11:40am–5:56pm, about 4½ hours, nonstop. Return ORD–SEA: 8:10pm–10:53pm, about 4½ hours, nonstop. Flight numbers: 429 out; 2263 back. $643.54 on Axel; $681 airline fare for the same flights and traveler, from Google Flights.

Is Axel cheaper than booking with the airline?

Yes. On all 19 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5–5.5% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $25 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.

• American Airlines nonstop, Dec 25–Jan 1: $277 on American Airlines, Axel-exclusive $263 ($14 less).
• Delta Air Lines nonstop, Jan 16–18: $277 on Delta Air Lines, Axel-exclusive $263 ($14 less).

Why book with Axel?

• Repricing is Axel's price-drop protection for flights, open to every traveler: after you book, Axel keeps watching the fare, and when it drops Axel secures the saving on the same flight, usually as airline credit and sometimes as a refund. It is never guaranteed. Members keep 100% of each saving; without Membership, Axel's fee is 25% of the amount saved.
• Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes. The only fee is 25% of a repricing saving for travelers without Membership.
• Axel is free to use. No membership is required to search, book, or get help from Axel.
• Axel Membership is optional. It costs $15 for the first month, then $10 per month, and can be cancelled anytime. Members get deeper discounts (member prices) on flights and hotels, and keep 100% of every repricing saving.
• Already booked Seattle to Chicago somewhere else? Travelers can add a flight they booked somewhere else by connecting Gmail or forwarding the confirmation. Axel then watches it for price drops on American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United. Basic Economy and award tickets cannot be repriced. On this route that covers Alaska, American, United and Delta.
• Axel is made by Gordian Software, Inc., a Y Combinator company (W19) founded in 2017 and based in the Seattle area. The company is led by CEO Stephen Grabowski, formerly of Skyscanner.

Every trip we checked

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November 2026

• 2026-11-06–2026-11-09 (return 3 days later): Axel-exclusive $498.01 · Airline $527.00 · Save $28.99 · See flights for these dates Alaska Airlines (out SEA–ORD 538 17:51–23:59, back ORD–SEA 583 09:30–12:14; nonstop out, nonstop back). Checked 2026-11-04T14:08:59Z.
• 2026-11-06–2026-11-09 (return 3 days later): Axel-exclusive $6,674.98 · Airline $7,030.00 · Save $355.02 · See flights for these dates Alaska Airlines / American Airlines (out SEA–ORD 538 17:51–23:59, back ORD–SEA 2032 / 359 09:45–14:31; nonstop out, one connection via Boise back). Checked 2026-11-04T14:08:59Z.
• 2026-11-13–2026-11-15 (return 2 days later): Axel-exclusive $433.49 · Airline $458.00 · Save $24.51 · See flights for these dates Frontier Airlines / Delta Air Lines (out SEA–ORD 3406 / 3174 16:27–00:21+1, back ORD–SEA 1564 12:58–15:36; one connection via Denver out, nonstop back). Arrive Nov 14; 1 nights before the Nov 15 return. Checked 2026-11-03T18:16:43Z.
• 2026-11-13–2026-11-15 (return 2 days later): Axel-exclusive $433.49 · Airline $458.00 · Save $24.51 · See flights for these dates Frontier Airlines / Alaska Airlines (out SEA–ORD 3406 / 3174 16:27–00:21+1, back ORD–SEA 583 09:30–12:14; one connection via Denver out, nonstop back). Arrive Nov 14; 1 nights before the Nov 15 return. Checked 2026-11-03T18:16:43Z.
• 2026-11-13–2026-11-15 (return 2 days later): Axel-exclusive $433.49 · Airline $458.00 · Save $24.51 · See flights for these dates Frontier Airlines / United Airlines (out SEA–ORD 3406 / 3174 16:27–00:21+1, back ORD–SEA 2263 20:20–23:07; one connection via Denver out, nonstop back). Arrive Nov 14; 1 nights before the Nov 15 return. Checked 2026-11-03T18:16:43Z.
• 2026-11-16–2026-11-19 (return 3 days later): Axel-exclusive $387.39 · Airline $408.00 · Save $20.61 · See flights for these dates Frontier Airlines (out SEA–ORD 3406 / 3174 16:27–00:21+1, back ORD–SEA 3647 / 4203 17:15–12:37+1; one connection via Denver out, one connection via Las Vegas back). Arrive Nov 17; 2 nights before the Nov 19 return. Arrive home Nov 20. Checked 2026-11-04T01:19:47Z.
• 2026-11-23–2026-11-30 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $424.52 · Airline $449.00 · Save $24.48 · See flights for these dates Frontier Airlines (out SEA–ORD 1916 / 3174 16:37–00:53+1, back ORD–SEA 2145 / 4203 05:15–12:37; one connection via Denver out, one connection via Las Vegas back). Arrive Nov 24; 6 nights before the Nov 30 return. Checked 2026-11-03T18:33:20Z.
• 2026-11-26–2026-11-29 (return 3 days later): Axel-exclusive $456.43 · Airline $483.00 · Save $26.57 · See flights for these dates Alaska Airlines / American Airlines (out SEA–ORD 429 11:40–17:56, back ORD–SEA 2112 06:49–09:43; nonstop out, nonstop back). Checked 2026-11-03T20:07:56Z.
• 2026-11-26–2026-11-29 (return 3 days later): Axel-exclusive $643.54 · Airline $681.00 · Save $37.46 · See flights for these dates Alaska Airlines / United Airlines (out SEA–ORD 429 11:40–17:56, back ORD–SEA 2263 20:10–22:53; nonstop out, nonstop back). Checked 2026-11-03T20:07:56Z.
• 2026-11-26–2026-11-29 (return 3 days later): Axel-exclusive $716.31 · Airline $758.00 · Save $41.69 · See flights for these dates Alaska Airlines (out SEA–ORD 429 11:40–17:56, back ORD–SEA 587 06:00–08:41; nonstop out, nonstop back). Checked 2026-11-03T20:07:56Z.

December 2026

• 2026-12-16–2026-12-27 (return 11 days later): Axel-exclusive $419.45 · Airline $442.00 · Save $22.55 · See flights for these dates Alaska Airlines (out SEA–ORD 538 17:51–23:59, back ORD–SEA 579 20:59–23:53; nonstop out, nonstop back). Checked 2026-10-30T13:22:56Z.
• 2026-12-25–2027-01-01 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $262.87 · Airline $277.00 · Save $14.13 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out SEA–ORD 2379 23:59–05:55+1, back ORD–SEA 2112 06:54–09:52; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 26; 6 nights before the Jan 1 return. Checked 2026-11-03T16:20:09Z.
• 2026-12-29–2027-01-03 (return 5 days later): Axel-exclusive $352.48 · Airline $373.00 · Save $20.52 · See flights for these dates Alaska Airlines (out SEA–ORD 328 23:39–05:40+1, back ORD–SEA 579 20:59–23:53; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Dec 30; 4 nights before the Jan 3 return. Checked 2026-11-01T13:43:53Z.
• 2026-12-29–2027-01-03 (return 5 days later): Axel-exclusive $6,458.72 · Airline $6,813.00 · Save $354.28 · See flights for these dates Alaska Airlines / American Airlines (out SEA–ORD 328 23:39–05:40+1, back ORD–SEA 677 / 360 22:05–06:20+1; nonstop out, one connection via Spokane back). Arrive Dec 30; 4 nights before the Jan 3 return. Arrive home Jan 4. Checked 2026-11-01T13:43:53Z.

January 2027

• 2027-01-16–2027-01-18 (return 2 days later): Axel-exclusive $262.87 · Airline $277.00 · Save $14.13 · See flights for these dates Delta Air Lines (out SEA–ORD 2108 17:54–23:58, back ORD–SEA 2041 06:00–08:50; nonstop out, nonstop back). Checked 2026-11-01T15:50:10Z.

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

• 2027-04-26–2027-04-28 (return 2 days later): Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Airline $469.00 · Save $25.10 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out SEA–ORD 2651 23:50–05:47+1, back ORD–SEA 2211 19:55–22:29; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive Apr 27; 1 nights before the Apr 28 return. Checked 2026-11-01T13:41:16Z.

May 2027

• 2027-05-11–2027-05-18 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Airline $469.00 · Save $25.10 · See flights for these dates American Airlines (out SEA–ORD 885 06:00–12:19, back ORD–SEA 2775 06:55–09:27; nonstop out, nonstop back). Checked 2026-10-30T16:09:50Z.
• 2027-05-27–2027-05-30 (return 3 days later): Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Airline $469.00 · Save $25.10 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out SEA–ORD 2618 07:00–13:00, back ORD–SEA 2211 19:55–22:29; nonstop out, nonstop back). Checked 2026-10-31T17:22:37Z.

June 2027

• 2027-06-03–2027-06-06 (return 3 days later): Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Airline $469.00 · Save $25.10 · See flights for these dates United Airlines (out SEA–ORD 747 11:00–17:05, back ORD–SEA 2059 21:30–00:14+1; nonstop out, nonstop back). Arrive home Jun 7. Checked 2026-11-01T03:55:23Z.

How we checked

On Nov 4, 2026, Axel priced round trips from SEA to ORD for one adult in economy: 1 Wednesday departure with returns 11 days later, 1 Monday, 1 Friday and 1 Tuesday departures with returns 7 days later, 1 Tuesday departure with returns 5 days later, 3 Thursday, 1 Friday and 1 Monday departures with returns 3 days later and 1 Friday, 1 Saturday and 1 Monday departures with returns 2 days later, November 2026 to June 2027. There are too few comparable week-long date pairs for price targets. Each example keeps its actual return interval. Shorter travel days means same-day arrivals · ≤1 stop · ≤7h out / ≤7h back. Airline prices are the airline’s own fare on Google Flights for the same flights; Axel-exclusive prices need no Membership. Check bags and change rules on your fare.

Airports covered: SEA → ORD. Each example names its actual airports.

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SEA–ORD · 2026-11-06–2026-11-09 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $368.01 · Frontier Airlines 3406 / 3174 · 16:27–00:21 (November 7, 2026) local · 1 stop (DEN) · 5h 54m. Airline fare: $388.

• Axel-exclusive $498.01 · Alaska Airlines 328 · 23:42–05:40 (November 7, 2026) local · Nonstop · 3h 58m. Airline fare: $527.

• Axel-exclusive $507.73 · American Airlines 294 · 23:34–05:35 (November 7, 2026) local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $537.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 02:08 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-11-16–2026-11-19 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $387.39 · Frontier Airlines 3406 / 3174 · 16:27–00:21 (November 17, 2026) local · 1 stop (DEN) · 5h 54m. Airline fare: $408.

• Axel-exclusive $498.01 · Alaska Airlines 328 · 23:42–05:40 (November 17, 2026) local · Nonstop · 3h 58m. Airline fare: $527.

• Axel-exclusive $498.01 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:55–23:59 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Airline fare: $527.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 01:19 AM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-11-26–2026-11-29 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $439.61 · Frontier Airlines 1916 / 3174 · 16:37–00:53 (November 27, 2026) local · 1 stop (DEN) · 6h 16m. Airline fare: $463.

• Axel-exclusive $455.73 · American Airlines 2112 · 10:33–16:49 local · Nonstop · 4h 16m. Airline fare: $482.

• Axel-exclusive $456.43 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:55–23:59 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Airline fare: $483.

Checked November 3, 2026 at 08:07 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-11-13–2026-11-15 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $433.49 · Frontier Airlines 3406 / 3174 · 16:27–00:21 (November 14, 2026) local · 1 stop (DEN) · 5h 54m. Airline fare: $458.

• Axel-exclusive $498.01 · Alaska Airlines 328 · 23:42–05:40 (November 14, 2026) local · Nonstop · 3h 58m. Airline fare: $527.

• Axel-exclusive $498.01 · American Airlines 294 · 23:34–05:35 (November 14, 2026) local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $527.

Checked November 3, 2026 at 06:16 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-11-23–2026-11-30 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $404.46 · Frontier Airlines 4204 / 2146 · 21:53–05:10 (November 25, 2026) local · 1 stop (LAS) · 29h 17m. Airline fare: $428.

• Axel-exclusive $514.08 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:55–23:59 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Airline fare: $542.

• Axel-exclusive $819.74 · Alaska Airlines 328 · 23:58–05:56 (November 24, 2026) local · Nonstop · 3h 58m. Airline fare: $867.

Checked November 3, 2026 at 06:33 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-12-20–2026-12-30 · 2 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 2 adults; outbound and return were selected together.

• Axel-exclusive $846.45 · United Airlines 1082 · 14:10–20:23 local · Nonstop · 4h 13m. Return: Alaska Airlines 587 · ORD–SEA · December 30, 2026 · 06:00–09:00 local · Nonstop · 300 minutes. Airline fare: $891. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $861.35 · United Airlines 1082 · 14:10–20:23 local · Nonstop · 4h 13m. Return: American Airlines 2112 · ORD–SEA · December 30, 2026 · 06:54–09:52 local · Nonstop · 298 minutes. Airline fare: $911. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $964.92 · United Airlines 1082 · 14:10–20:23 local · Nonstop · 4h 13m. Return: United Airlines 2798 · ORD–SEA · December 30, 2026 · 19:42–22:32 local · Nonstop · 290 minutes. Airline fare: $1,020. See flights for these dates

Checked November 4, 2026 at 02:51 AM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-12-17–2026-12-28 · 2 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 2 adults; outbound and return were selected together.

• Axel-exclusive $805.17 · American Airlines 2398 · 14:01–20:18 local · Nonstop · 4h 17m. Return: American Airlines 2112 · ORD–SEA · December 28, 2026 · 06:54–09:52 local · Nonstop · 298 minutes. Airline fare: $848. See flights for these dates

Checked November 4, 2026 at 02:51 AM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-12-23–2026-12-24 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $659.55 · United Airlines 2159 · 23:44–05:58 (December 24, 2026) local · Nonstop · 4h 14m. Airline fare: $695.

• Axel-exclusive $694.36 · American Airlines 2379 · 23:59–05:55 (December 24, 2026) local · Nonstop · 3h 56m. Airline fare: $734.

• Axel-exclusive $752.95 · Alaska Airlines 328 · 23:39–05:40 (December 24, 2026) local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $793.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 02:50 AM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-12-22–2026-12-30 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $847.95 · American Airlines 2379 · 23:59–05:55 (December 23, 2026) local · Nonstop · 3h 56m. Airline fare: $894.

• Axel-exclusive $880.71 · United Airlines 2159 · 23:44–05:58 (December 23, 2026) local · Nonstop · 4h 14m. Airline fare: $930.

• Axel-exclusive $912.42 · Alaska Airlines 538 · 17:48–23:59 local · Nonstop · 4h 11m. Airline fare: $964.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 02:50 AM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-12-18–2026-12-30 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $721.62 · American Airlines 2876 · 06:29–12:35 local · Nonstop · 4h 6m. Airline fare: $760.

• Axel-exclusive $888.73 · Delta Air Lines 2055 · 07:20–13:30 local · Nonstop · 4h 10m. Airline fare: $936.

• Axel-exclusive $912.42 · Alaska Airlines 410 · 13:53–20:01 local · Nonstop · 4h 8m. Airline fare: $964.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 02:50 AM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-12-21–2026-12-30 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $716.31 · American Airlines 2379 · 23:59–05:55 (December 22, 2026) local · Nonstop · 3h 56m. Airline fare: $758.

• Axel-exclusive $743.62 · United Airlines 2618 · 07:00–13:12 local · Nonstop · 4h 12m. Airline fare: $784.

• Axel-exclusive $828.11 · Alaska Airlines 328 · 23:39–05:40 (December 22, 2026) local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $874.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 02:50 AM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-12-19–2026-12-24 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $660.15 · United Airlines 2159 · 23:44–05:58 (December 20, 2026) local · Nonstop · 4h 14m. Airline fare: $696.

• Axel-exclusive $674.73 · Alaska Airlines 328 · 23:39–05:40 (December 20, 2026) local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $714.

• Axel-exclusive $695.52 · American Airlines 2379 · 23:59–05:55 (December 20, 2026) local · Nonstop · 3h 56m. Airline fare: $736.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 02:50 AM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-12-08 · 1 adult

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.

• Axel-exclusive $112.51 · American Airlines 2379 · 23:39–05:35 (December 9, 2026) local · Nonstop · 3h 56m. Airline fare: $119. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $112.51 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:50–23:57 local · Nonstop · 4h 7m. Airline fare: $119. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $112.51 · Alaska Airlines 538 · 17:51–23:59 local · Nonstop · 4h 8m. Airline fare: $119. See flights for these dates

Checked November 2, 2026 at 10:16 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2026-12-24–2026-12-31 · 2 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 2 adults; outbound and return were selected together.

• Axel-exclusive $566.90 · American Airlines 2112 · 10:47–16:57 local · Nonstop · 4h 10m. Return: American Airlines 2112 · ORD–SEA · December 31, 2026 · 06:54–09:52 local · Nonstop · 298 minutes. Airline fare: $598. See flights for these dates

Checked October 31, 2026 at 08:08 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-01-14–2027-01-18 · 2 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 2 adults; outbound and return were selected together.

• Axel-exclusive $498.01 · United Airlines 2618 · 07:00–13:12 local · Nonstop · 4h 12m. Return: Frontier Airlines 3171 / 605 · ORD–SEA · January 18, 2027 · 06:21–15:14 local · 1 stop(s) (DEN) · 653 minutes. Airline fare: $527. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $525.19 · United Airlines 2618 · 07:00–13:12 local · Nonstop · 4h 12m. Return: United Airlines 653 · ORD–SEA · January 18, 2027 · 16:55–19:38 local · Nonstop · 283 minutes. Airline fare: $554. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $619.66 · United Airlines 2618 · 07:00–13:12 local · Nonstop · 4h 12m. Return: Delta Air Lines 1564 · ORD–SEA · January 18, 2027 · 14:25–17:04 local · Nonstop · 279 minutes. Airline fare: $654. See flights for these dates

Checked November 3, 2026 at 03:51 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-01-15–2027-01-17 · 2 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 2 adults; outbound and return were selected together.

• Axel-exclusive $619.66 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:54–23:58 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Return: Delta Air Lines 2041 · ORD–SEA · January 17, 2027 · 06:00–08:50 local · Nonstop · 290 minutes. Airline fare: $654. See flights for these dates

Checked November 3, 2026 at 03:51 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-01-16–2027-01-18 · 2 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 2 adults; outbound and return were selected together.

• Axel-exclusive $525.19 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:54–23:58 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Return: Delta Air Lines 2041 · ORD–SEA · January 18, 2027 · 06:00–08:50 local · Nonstop · 290 minutes. Airline fare: $554. See flights for these dates

Checked November 3, 2026 at 03:50 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-01-14–2027-01-17 · 2 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 2 adults; outbound and return were selected together.

• Axel-exclusive $600.71 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:54–23:58 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Return: Frontier Airlines 2145 / 4203 · ORD–SEA · January 17, 2027 · 07:30–17:18 local · 1 stop(s) (LAS) · 708 minutes. Airline fare: $635. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $619.66 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:54–23:58 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Return: United Airlines 653 · ORD–SEA · January 17, 2027 · 16:45–19:28 local · Nonstop · 283 minutes. Airline fare: $654. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $619.66 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:54–23:58 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Return: Alaska Airlines 407 · ORD–SEA · January 17, 2027 · 15:19–18:02 local · Nonstop · 283 minutes. Airline fare: $654. See flights for these dates

Checked November 3, 2026 at 03:51 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-01-15–2027-01-18 · 2 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 2 adults; outbound and return were selected together.

• Axel-exclusive $451.48 · Frontier Airlines 1916 / 3174 · 16:29–00:26 (January 16, 2027) local · 1 stop (DEN) · 5h 57m. Return: Frontier Airlines 3171 / 605 · ORD–SEA · January 18, 2027 · 06:21–15:14 local · 1 stop(s) (DEN) · 653 minutes. Airline fare: $476. See flights for these dates

Checked November 3, 2026 at 03:51 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-01-16–2027-01-18 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $451.48 · Frontier Airlines 1916 / 3174 · 16:29–00:26 (January 17, 2027) local · 1 stop (DEN) · 5h 57m. Airline fare: $476.

• Axel-exclusive $525.19 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:54–23:58 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Airline fare: $554.

• Axel-exclusive $525.19 · Alaska Airlines 311 · 13:30–19:38 local · Nonstop · 4h 8m. Airline fare: $554.

Checked November 3, 2026 at 03:50 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-01-14–2027-01-17 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $600.71 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:54–23:58 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Airline fare: $635.

• Axel-exclusive $600.71 · American Airlines 2379 · 23:55–06:00 (January 15, 2027) local · Nonstop · 4h 5m. Airline fare: $635.

• Axel-exclusive $600.71 · United Airlines 747 · 10:52–17:00 local · Nonstop · 4h 8m. Airline fare: $635.

Checked November 3, 2026 at 03:51 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-01-15–2027-01-17 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $554.50 · Frontier Airlines 1916 / 3174 · 16:29–00:26 (January 16, 2027) local · 1 stop (DEN) · 5h 57m. Airline fare: $584.

• Axel-exclusive $619.66 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:54–23:58 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Airline fare: $654.

• Axel-exclusive $619.66 · American Airlines 2379 · 23:55–06:00 (January 16, 2027) local · Nonstop · 4h 5m. Airline fare: $654.

Checked November 3, 2026 at 03:51 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-01-14–2027-01-18 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $501.60 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:54–23:58 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Airline fare: $528.

• Axel-exclusive $501.60 · American Airlines 2379 · 23:55–06:00 (January 15, 2027) local · Nonstop · 4h 5m. Airline fare: $528.

• Axel-exclusive $501.60 · United Airlines 747 · 10:52–17:00 local · Nonstop · 4h 8m. Airline fare: $528.

Checked November 3, 2026 at 03:51 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-01-15–2027-01-18 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $451.48 · Frontier Airlines 1916 / 3174 · 16:29–00:26 (January 16, 2027) local · 1 stop (DEN) · 5h 57m. Airline fare: $476.

• Axel-exclusive $525.19 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:54–23:58 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Airline fare: $554.

• Axel-exclusive $525.19 · American Airlines 2379 · 23:55–06:00 (January 16, 2027) local · Nonstop · 4h 5m. Airline fare: $554.

Checked November 3, 2026 at 03:51 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-01-16–2027-01-18 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $262.87 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:54–23:58 local · Nonstop · 4h 4m. Airline fare: $277.

• Axel-exclusive $262.87 · United Airlines 747 · 10:52–17:00 local · Nonstop · 4h 8m. Airline fare: $277.

• Axel-exclusive $262.87 · Alaska Airlines 311 · 13:30–19:38 local · Nonstop · 4h 8m. Airline fare: $277.

Checked November 2, 2026 at 04:16 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-04-10 · 1 adult

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.

• Axel-exclusive $222.78 · United Airlines 2651 · 23:50–05:47 (April 11, 2027) local · Nonstop · 3h 57m. Airline fare: $235. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $222.78 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:45–23:46 local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $235. See flights for these dates

• Axel-exclusive $222.78 · Alaska Airlines 538 · 17:54–23:59 local · Nonstop · 4h 5m. Airline fare: $235. See flights for these dates

Checked November 3, 2026 at 05:57 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-04-26–2027-04-28 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · United Airlines 2651 · 23:50–05:47 (April 27, 2027) local · Nonstop · 3h 57m. Airline fare: $469.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:45–23:46 local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $469.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Alaska Airlines 538 · 17:54–23:59 local · Nonstop · 4h 5m. Airline fare: $469.

Checked November 1, 2026 at 01:41 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-05-04–2027-05-11 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · United Airlines 2651 · 23:50–05:47 (May 5, 2027) local · Nonstop · 3h 57m. Airline fare: $469.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:45–23:46 local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $469.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Alaska Airlines 538 · 17:54–23:59 local · Nonstop · 4h 5m. Airline fare: $469.

Checked November 1, 2026 at 05:16 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-05-18–2027-05-25 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · United Airlines 2651 · 23:50–05:47 (May 19, 2027) local · Nonstop · 3h 57m. Airline fare: $469.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:45–23:46 local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $469.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Alaska Airlines 538 · 17:42–23:47 local · Nonstop · 4h 5m. Airline fare: $469.

Checked November 1, 2026 at 05:16 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-05-11–2027-05-18 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · United Airlines 2651 · 23:50–05:47 (May 12, 2027) local · Nonstop · 3h 57m. Airline fare: $469.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:45–23:46 local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $469.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Alaska Airlines 538 · 17:54–23:59 local · Nonstop · 4h 5m. Airline fare: $469.

Checked November 1, 2026 at 05:16 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-05-27–2027-05-30 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · United Airlines 2618 · 07:00–13:00 local · Nonstop · 4h 0m. Airline fare: $469.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:45–23:46 local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $469.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Alaska Airlines 538 · 17:42–23:47 local · Nonstop · 4h 5m. Airline fare: $469.

Checked October 31, 2026 at 05:22 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-06-24–2027-06-28 · 2 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $889.69 · United Airlines 2651 · 23:50–05:47 (June 25, 2027) local · Nonstop · 3h 57m. Airline fare: $938.

• Axel-exclusive $889.69 · American Airlines 646 · 23:58–05:59 (June 25, 2027) local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $938.

• Axel-exclusive $889.69 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:45–23:46 local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $938.

Checked November 1, 2026 at 11:01 PM UTC

SEA–ORD · 2027-06-03–2027-06-06 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · United Airlines 2651 · 23:50–05:47 (June 4, 2027) local · Nonstop · 3h 57m. Airline fare: $469.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Delta Air Lines 2108 · 17:45–23:46 local · Nonstop · 4h 1m. Airline fare: $469.

• Axel-exclusive $443.90 · Alaska Airlines 538 · 17:42–23:47 local · Nonstop · 4h 5m. Airline fare: $469.

Checked November 1, 2026 at 03:55 AM UTC

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