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$35+ 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CLT
Dec 21 — Dec 281
Sun 12/21
Sun 12/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$73
(Frontier)

One-way from

$35
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$179

Good round-trip deal

$151 or less

Good one-way deal

$69 or less
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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 November 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/115:15 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 12/1512:52 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$73
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 12/1512:52 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$86
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/115:15 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Sun 12/1412:57 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sun 12/78:55 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 12/1512:52 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/185:25 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Thu 12/259:27 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/158:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 12/153:07 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$96
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:55 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 12/1512:52 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sun 12/2111:34 amORD - CLT
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Thu 12/259:27 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/93:26 pmORD - CLT
1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1512:52 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$99
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/115:15 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Thu 12/189:27 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$100
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/123:52 pmMDW - CLT
1 stop15h 05mFrontier
Mon 12/153:07 pmCLT - MDW
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$124
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/43:30 pmSTL - CLT
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Sun 12/710:33 pmCLT - STL
1 stop11h 26mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$128

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 November 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Charlotte that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Charlotte

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

1:40 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 1/18

5:50 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$158

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/25

3:25 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

$177

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/13

11:05 am-4:26 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/17

8:19 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 36m

$179

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/9

12:50 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 12/16

9:33 am-12:34 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$179

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

4:38 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 1/9

9:21 am-10:37 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$181

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

9:55 am-4:02 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/29

9:30 am-1:18 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$187

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/9

12:50 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 12/12

6:00 am-8:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

$191

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/11

10:49 am-4:26 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 12/16

9:33 am-12:34 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$191

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/11

10:49 am-4:26 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-8:49 am

1 stop3h 49m

$191

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/11

10:49 am-4:26 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-8:54 am

1 stop3h 54m

$191

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Charlotte

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charlotte from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Charlotte (average of $51). Flying from Illinois to Charlotte in June is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 November 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Charlotte in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Charlotte?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Charlotte flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 21, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to CLT are scheduled on a Wednesday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (40 on average).

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.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Charlotte?

    Departing from Illinois to Charlotte will take you 1h 50m. There are 583 mi between Illinois and Charlotte. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $70. Users have also found prices from $70 and $73 on United Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Charlotte Douglas, Chicago Midway - Charlotte Douglas or Lambert-St Louis - Charlotte Douglas when deciding on the best route 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: Spirit Airlines (100%), SWISS (90%), United Airlines( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Charlotte?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Charlotte? While on average our users pay $596, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $44. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Charlotte Douglas), is priced around $104.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Charlotte (average of $51). Flying from Illinois to Charlotte in June is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Charlotte

Discover the top 5 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 November 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$56Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$139Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$152Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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