$174 Cheap American Airlines flights El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (ORD)

Finding cheap one-way American Airlines flights from ELP to ORD from $174 on Expedia couldn’t be easier — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Alternatively, check out our affordable return fares from $236 for your next getaway.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

January is one of the least expensive months to travel to Chicago with American Airlines. You could also find fantastic deals on return and one-way tickets in February.

Begin your search one to three months ahead of your departure date to score cheap fares on American Airlines flights from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance compared to last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also cut costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Get the timing right, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic flights.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

American Airlines operates direct flights from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), with 7 weekly departures. Just apply the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters during your search on Expedia to find all direct American Airlines flights to ORD.

From takeoff to arrival, a direct American Airlines flight from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) typically takes 3h 9m.

The first American Airlines flight from ELP to ORD departs at 1:01PM UTC-7, landing at 5:10PM UTC-6. If you want to jet off later in the day, the last American Airlines flight leaves ELP at 1:01PM UTC-7 and touches down at ORD at 5:10PM UTC-6. Flying earlier is generally a smart choice as morning and mid-morning flights are least likely to experience cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

American Airlines flights from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to Chicago arrive at O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and Midway Intl. Airport (MDW). The main Chicago gateway served by this airline is ORD. It’s worth exploring flights landing at nearby airports on Expedia as you may find cheaper prices.

Catch an American Airlines flight from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), and you’ll probably be on an Embraer 175. Bear in mind though, that the aircraft type can change depending on operational needs.

Depending on the type of ticket you purchased, a fee may apply if you cancel or reschedule your flight more than 24 hours after it’s been confirmed. To secure plane tickets with more flexibility, select our “No cancel fee” or “Changes included” filter when you look for flights. For more details on changing or canceling your reservation, visit “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.”