Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (CHI)
The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Chicago are usually found in January or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (CHI)
All the information you need to plan the best CLT to CHI flight in 2022: compare Charlotte to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.
CLT - CHI Price | $215 - $366 |
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CHI Temperature | 23 - 73.4 °F |
CHI Rainfall | 1.7 - 4.9 inches |
| Popular in | May | High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | January | Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop |
| Round-trip from | $215 | From Charlotte Douglas to Chicago (CHI) |
| One-way from | $112 | One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Chicago (CHI) |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Chicago?
Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 19% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Charlotte to Chicago?
Users have found that booking a flight from Charlotte to Chicago at least 60 days early can save you up to 32% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 60 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Charlotte to Chicago for as little as $328 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $390 for flights departing within the next 3 days.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Chicago?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in May. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Charlotte in January are about $286 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $155.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Charlotte to Chicago (CLT - CHI)?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Charlotte to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
Cheap flights from Charlotte to Chicago in September, October 2022
The best prices found for CLT to CHI flights for September, October
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Charlotte to Chicago 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Chicago from Charlotte found for this year
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Cheap American Airlines flights from Charlotte to Chicago
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If you’re traveling from Charlotte to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $277.92 RT. This price is typically 67% more expensive than other airlines that offer Charlotte to Chicago flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $240. The most popular departure airport in Charlotte when flying to Chicago is Charlotte Douglas Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from Charlotte to Chicago, American Airlines flights are 24% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Charlotte to Chicago
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If you’re traveling from Charlotte to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Charlotte to Chicago flights are typically 68% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $293.67 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $141. When traveling from Charlotte to Chicago on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Charlotte Douglas Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from Charlotte to Chicago, Spirit Airlines flights are 23% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Non-stop flights to Chicago from Charlotte
Save time with Charlotte to Chicago direct flight deals
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Last minute flights from Charlotte to Chicago
Late deals on return flights to Chicago from Charlotte, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Chicago from Charlotte
The cheapest one-way flights from Charlotte to Chicago
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Charlotte to Chicago flights.
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 51 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 7 airlines have flights to Chicago from Charlotte Douglas on a regular basis.
Which airlines flying from Charlotte Douglas to Chicago have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta flying from Charlotte Douglas to Chicago have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Can I find flights from Charlotte to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Charlotte to Chicago for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $163, but on average you can expect to pay $184.
Are there nonstop flights from Charlotte to Chicago for under $300 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Charlotte to Chicago under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Charlotte to Chicago is less than $252.
Are there last-minute flights available from Charlotte to Chicago for under $200?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Charlotte to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $200.
What days are nonstop flights available from Charlotte to Chicago?
You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How many flights depart from Charlotte to Chicago on average per day?
49 flight departures from Charlotte to Chicago per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 16% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 45% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 24% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 14% of flight departures
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Chicago?
Airlines like Frontier, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines fly from Charlotte to Chicago in about 5h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 41m. Charlotte and Chicago are separated by a distance of 602 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 Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $163. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $185 and $198, respectively. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Charlotte to Chicago one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Charlotte to Chicago are Frontier ($79), Spirit Airlines ($96), and United Airlines ($102).
What are the most popular routes from Charlotte to Chicago?
When deciding which route to take from Charlotte to Chicago consider Charlotte Douglas - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Charlotte Douglas - Chicago Midway or Charlotte Douglas - Chicago Greater Rockford as they are the most popular.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Charlotte to Chicago?
American Airlines, Delta and Frontier are the most popular airlines when flying 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 GoJet (90%), SkyWest Airlines (89%) and Republic Airways (89%).
What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Chicago?
While on average a flight from Charlotte to Chicago is generally $375, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $101. When looking at the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $163 for that flight.
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Top 5 airlines flying from Charlotte to Chicago
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Charlotte to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Charlotte to Chicago
See what time of day planes typically take off from Charlotte to Chicago
| 9%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 31%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 47%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 13%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Chicago
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Charlotte to Chicago
| Sunday | 57daily flights |
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| Monday | 61daily flights |
| Tuesday | 45daily flights |
| Wednesday | 55daily flights |
| Thursday | 49daily flights |
| Friday | 51daily flights |
| Saturday | 43daily flights |