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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Roanoke Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $452. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Roanoke

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Roanoke flights are currently cheapest in July.

Chicago to Roanoke: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Roanoke below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Roanoke.

Chicago to Roanoke: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$452
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week132

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Roanoke: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Roanoke is $452. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Roanoke.
United, SkyWest Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from Chicago to Roanoke.
As of June 2026, there are 132 flights per week flying from Chicago to Roanoke.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Roanoke is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Roanoke Airport on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Roanoke but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Roanoke is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Roanoke is United .

Travelling from Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): What you need to know

  • Your travels get underway at Chicago's main airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Explore the options for catching a flight from Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) leaving from this base.

  • 2 hours is the average duration of a direct Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport flight.

  • Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is located in Roanoke. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.

  • You can choose from 27 direct weekly services between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA). This is the most popular route when departing from Chicago.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to ROA, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • July is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) are available from here.

  • You can lock in a direct flight from Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport with United Airlines. This well-known airline operates departures from ORD.

  • Most passengers prefer to fly with United between ORD and ROA.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is United.

  • The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:

  • When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • You can arrive at MDW from central Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to ROA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so on public transport.

  • Wake up, take it easy and still make your Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:

  • The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

Getting from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to central Roanoke

  • From Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, central Roanoke is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

  • At the moment, $292 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $452. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book nine months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to ROA.

  • February is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Chicago to ROA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Chase down a great fare on a flight from Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), while June is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Roanoke based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • When booking your Chicago to ROA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Roanoke, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 32ºC.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 10ºC.

More about Roanoke

Explore more of the United States

  • Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Roanoke. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.

  • Raleigh is another essential stop in the United States and is around 209 kilometres southeast of Roanoke. No trip is complete without seeing North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.

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