Chicago to Dallas MDW, ORD, RFD → DAL, DFW
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Dallas Love Field (DAL), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The cheapest return found recently is $247 with Frontier Airlines, 19 Nov – 22 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $72 with Frontier Airlines, 18 Nov, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $265 to $339.
Cheapest return found recently
$247
19 Nov – 22 Nov · Frontier Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Leaves 10:29 a.m. · Return leaves 5:15 a.m. · 5 h 26 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$247
19 Nov – 22 Nov · Frontier Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Leaves 10:29 a.m. · Return leaves 5:15 a.m. · 5 h 26 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$247 19 Nov – 22 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$223 30 Dec – 2 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $143 to $283.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 22 Oct to 18 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 19 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
12 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct – 26 Oct | $352 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Oct – 26 Oct | $321 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Nov – 12 Nov | $488 | Allegiant Air | Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 22 Nov | $247 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | $223 | Frontier Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Mar 2027 – 24 Mar 2027 | $283 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Mar 2027 – 25 Mar 2027 | $325 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $223.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $101 to $139.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$72
18 Nov · Frontier Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Leaves 8:59 a.m. · 2 h 54 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$72
18 Nov · Frontier Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Leaves 8:59 a.m. · 2 h 54 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$72 18 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $66 to $134.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 28 Oct to 1 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 18 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
13 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | $158 | Allegiant Air | Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Nov | $132 | Allegiant Air | Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 9 Nov | $184 | Allegiant Air | Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | 3 stops | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $73 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | nonstop | found today | Open this trip |
| 18 Nov | $72 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 29 Dec | $116 | Frontier Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $110 | Frontier Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 1 Mar 2027 | $110 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $72.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air.
Premium cabin fares from Chicago to Dallas
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 19 Nov – 22 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chicago to Dallas?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 44% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $308 | $174 | +80% | 19 |
| 7–13 days | $288 | $174 | +68% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $180 | $143 | +5% | 20 |
| 30–59 days | $172 | $147 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 90–179 days | $313 | $283 | +83% | 10 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 57% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $152 | $106 | +130% | 18 |
| 14–29 days | $66 | $66 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 60–89 days | $93 | $79 | +41% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $110 | $110 | +67% | 10 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 19 Nov – 22 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work