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$68+ Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (CHI)

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CLT — CHI
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Chicago are usually found in September or October, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$131
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$68
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$213

Good round-trip deal

$203 or less

Good one-way deal

$155 or less
From Charlotte Douglas to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Charlotte Douglas to Chicago (CHI).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/158:51 pmCLT - ORD
2 stops15h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/227:40 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$131
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Fri 10/32:01 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Sun 10/57:40 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Wed 10/2210:19 amCLT - ORD
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/275:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/41:48 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop6h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/87:40 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$134
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Wed 9/31:58 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop23h 00mFrontier
Sun 9/77:40 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Wed 9/105:45 amCLT - ORD
1 stop6h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/117:40 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 9/205:45 amCLT - ORD
2 stops12h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/227:40 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$138
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/166:35 pmCLT - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Sat 9/205:35 pmMDW - CLT
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/711:50 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/105:05 amORD - CLT
2 stops17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/711:50 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/96:30 amORD - CLT
2 stops16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$140
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 9/205:20 pmCLT - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Mon 9/229:35 amMDW - CLT
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$141
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/55:45 amCLT - ORD
1 stop12h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/77:40 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$141

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte to Chicago 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Chicago that are best for you.

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CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 9/15

8:51 pm-10:52 am

2 stops15h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

7:40 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$131

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/3

2:01 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

7:40 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$132

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/17

5:45 am-5:39 pm

2 stops12h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

7:40 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$132

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/11

11:50 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

8:49 pm-8:10 am

1 stop10h 21m

$132

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 10/2

11:50 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

1:26 pm-3:47 pm

1 stop25h 21m

$132

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/8

3:51 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

8:00 am-8:10 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$132

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/22

10:19 am-6:24 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

5:50 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$133

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 9/1

8:44 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

5:50 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$134

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/4

1:48 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

7:40 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$134

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 9/23

5:45 am-10:52 am

1 stop6h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

7:40 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$134

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The best insider tips for Charlotte to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Charlotte to Chicago trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for more space.


Frontier charges for carry-on bags; add them during booking for lower fees.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis or golf clubs.


Enjoy free in-flight entertainment streamed to your device, including movies and live TV.

United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags permitted without extra fees.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin for added comfort.

Airports
CLT

Security wait times at CLT can be longest from 5 pm to 6 pm. Arrive early to avoid delays.

Read more about CLTby Taryn White
ORD

At ORD, use the free shuttle train to navigate between terminals, especially if arriving at Terminal 5.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

The Orange Line train connects MDW to downtown Chicago in under 30 minutes, offering a convenient and affordable option.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD and MDW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Taryn White

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Expert on CLT

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Taryn White is a freelance travel writer, digital creator, and travel advisor who has visited nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. She’s familiar with many airports and enjoys beach hopping, boutique hotels, spa experiences, and exploring local culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, AFAR, and more.

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Best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Charlotte with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Charlotte to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Charlotte to Chicago. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Charlotte to Chicago is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Charlotte to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 CLT to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Charlotte to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Chicago. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Chicago. 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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from CLT to CHI are scheduled on a Sunday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Charlotte to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Charlotte to Chicago?

    For a flight from Charlotte to Chicago, you will be flying from Douglas. Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is just 5.7 mi from the center of the city. Douglas is the only Charlotte airport and it handles 41 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 6 airlines have flights to Chicago from Charlotte Douglas on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Charlotte to Chicago?

    Airlines like Frontier and Southwest fly from Charlotte to Chicago in about 2h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 43m. Charlotte and Chicago are separated by a distance of 583 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Charlotte to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $44. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $52 and $98, respectively. These flights start at 80% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Charlotte to Chicago are ANA (88%), Austrian Airlines (81%) and SWISS (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Charlotte to Chicago is generally $782, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $66. When looking at the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $118 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte to Chicago 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 Charlotte to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Charlotte to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$47Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$49Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$140Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$142Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$158Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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