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$81+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Charlotte (CLT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CLT
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Charlotte

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Charlotte flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$81
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$221 or less

Good one-way deal

$132 or less
From Illinois to Charlotte Douglas
One-way flight from Illinois to Charlotte Douglas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Charlotte Douglas.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Charlotte Douglas.

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:35 pmMDW - CLT
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Mon 9/16:00 amCLT - MDW
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:16 pmORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/316:40 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2612:36 pmORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/2910:32 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$178
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Fri 10/101:08 pmORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 08mFrontier
Mon 10/138:49 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$181
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1010:47 amSTL - CLT
1 stop5h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/136:29 pmCLT - STL
1 stop16h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$183
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Thu 6/265:05 amORD - CLT
1 stop10h 18mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/289:04 amCLT - ORD
1 stop9h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:00 amMDW - CLT
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Sun 8/316:05 amCLT - MDW
1 stop3h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/11$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:26 amSTL - CLT
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/1410:55 pmCLT - STL
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2010:35 amORD - CLT
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Thu 9/256:00 amCLT - ORD
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/10$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/252:10 pmORD - CLT
1 stop24h 20mContour
Fri 8/19:05 amCLT - ORD
1 stop10h 40mContour
Deal found 6/10$203
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/44:40 pmSTL - CLT
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Thu 8/77:50 pmCLT - STL
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/3010:46 amORD - CLT
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/711:05 amCLT - ORD
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$209

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Charlotte that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Charlotte that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Charlotte

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/28

6:35 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$177

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/29

6:16 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 8/31

6:40 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$177

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

12:36 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/29

10:32 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$178

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/22

1:44 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/25

8:44 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$181

St. LouisCharlotte

STL - CLT

STLCLT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/10

10:47 am-5:24 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 7/13

6:29 pm-9:52 am

1 stop16h 23m

$183

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/26

5:05 am-4:23 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 6/28

9:04 am-5:44 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$190

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 8/31

6:05 am-8:35 am

1 stop3h 30m

$197

St. LouisCharlotte

STL - CLT

STLCLT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/12

6:26 am-9:24 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 8/14

10:55 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$197

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/25

2:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/1

9:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$203

St. LouisCharlotte

STL - CLT

STLCLT

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 8/4

4:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 8/7

7:50 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$207

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Charlotte

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Charlotte

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Charlotte?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Illinois to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to CLT?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Charlotte. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Charlotte as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Charlotte

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Charlotte. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to CLT are scheduled on a Thursday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 on average).

Rainfall in Charlotte by month

Plan your trip to Charlotte by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charlotte ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Charlotte when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in Charlotte by month

Plan your trip to Charlotte by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charlotte, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlotte

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charlotte. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Charlotte. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Illinois to Charlotte have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Charlotte. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Charlotte from Illinois?

    Located just 5.7 mi from the city center, Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Charlotte from Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Charlotte one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $89 and $89 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Charlotte?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Charlotte?

    Before booking your flight to Charlotte from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Sun Country Air (100%), Republic Airways (100%), United Airlines( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Charlotte?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Charlotte? While on average our users pay $715, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $83. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Charlotte Douglas), is priced around $159.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Charlotte that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Charlotte flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Charlotte?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Charlotte.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Charlotte?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Charlotte by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Charlotte?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Illinois to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Illinois to Charlotte

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Charlotte. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$43Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$44Average$94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$134Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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