Cheap flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (CHI) from $39

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CLT — CHI
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Charlotte Douglas to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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 2023: compare Charlotte to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$68
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop
From Charlotte Douglas to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Charlotte Douglas to Chicago (CHI)

CLT - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Charlotte to Chicago?

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 49% 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 61 days early can save you up to 28% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Charlotte to Chicago for as little as $370 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 $421 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 $330 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $211.

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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Charlotte to Chicago

Take a peek at the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Charlotte to Chicago. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
  • 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 16% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $344.80 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $151. 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 7% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Frontier flights from Charlotte to Chicago

Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Frontier flights from Charlotte to Chicago. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Charlotte to Chicago is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $357.60 RT. This price is typically 22% cheaper than other airlines that offer Charlotte to Chicago flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $182. Charlotte Douglas Airport is the most common Charlotte airport to take off from when flying to Chicago. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Chicago. When flying from Charlotte to Chicago, Frontier flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Charlotte to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for CLT to CHI flights for September, October
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Charlotte to Chicago in 2023. Check back in a little while for more flight options.

Charlotte to Chicago 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from Charlotte found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Chicago from Charlotte

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One-way flights to Chicago from Charlotte

The cheapest one-way flights from Charlotte to Chicago
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Charlotte to Chicago. Users can also find round-trip Charlotte to Chicago flights by using the search form above.

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Charlotte DouglasChicago O'Hare Intl

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 11/2

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/7

Nonstop2h 00m

Charlotte DouglasChicago O'Hare Intl

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 11/10

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/13

Nonstop2h 00m

Charlotte DouglasChicago O'Hare Intl

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/17

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/18

Nonstop2h 00m

Charlotte DouglasChicago O'Hare Intl

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/27

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/3

Nonstop2h 00m

Charlotte DouglasChicago O'Hare Intl

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/14

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/24

Nonstop2h 00m

Charlotte DouglasChicago Midway

CLT - MDW

CLTMDW

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/25

1 stop14h 30m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/31

1 stop18h 58m

Charlotte DouglasChicago Midway

CLT - MDW

CLTMDW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/17

1 stop6h 54m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/24

1 stop7h 46m

Charlotte DouglasChicago O'Hare Intl

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 10/13

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/18

1 stop11h 43m

Charlotte DouglasChicago Midway

CLT - MDW

CLTMDW

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 12/19

1 stop5h 35m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/25

1 stop3h 55m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Charlotte to Chicago, such as Spirit Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

Frontier
5.8
Fair
762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was redirected while in flight and i understand why that could not be helped. HOWEVER, there were no instructions of what to expect while we were on the plane. That would have eliminated much angst with many passengers. The gate agents were really trying to answer questions….and one in particular was down right unaware of the feelings of the passengers. She did not listen to the questions, just kept repeating the same mantra….just being a little helpful would have gone a long way to calm people down. She literally could have made the experience much more tolerable. I wish i knew her name so you could help her understand the impact she had on several people, which spread throughout many passengers.

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 49 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 5 airlines have flights to Chicago from Charlotte Douglas on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from Charlotte to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Charlotte to Chicago for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $56, but on average you can expect to pay $77.

Are there nonstop flights from Charlotte to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Charlotte to Chicago under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Charlotte to Chicago is less than $91.

Are there last-minute flights available from Charlotte to Chicago for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Charlotte to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from Charlotte to Chicago?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Charlotte to Chicago on average per day?

52 flight departures from Charlotte to Chicago per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 8% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 12% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 65% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 15% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Charlotte to Chicago?

Airlines like Spirit Airlines and Frontier fly from Charlotte to Chicago in about 2h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 25m. 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 Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $56. Another option worth looking into is Frontier, starting at $77 round trip. These flights start at 83% 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 Spirit Airlines ($39), Frontier ($42), and United Airlines ($68).

What are the most popular routes from Charlotte to Chicago?

What are the most popular airlines that fly 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 Republic Airways (100%), SWISS (87%) and Austrian Airlines (82%).

What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Chicago?

While on average a flight from Charlotte to Chicago is generally $939, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $42. When looking at the most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $56 for that flight.

What does CLT to ORD mean?

CLT and ORD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. CLT to ORD refers to a flight route from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Alternative routes for Charlotte to Chicago

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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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$25Average$97FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$115Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$151Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$171Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Charlotte to Chicago

See what time of day planes typically take off from Charlotte to Chicago
3%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
25%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
62%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
10%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Charlotte to Chicago

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Charlotte to Chicago
Sunday48daily flights
Monday53daily flights
Tuesday44daily flights
Wednesday49daily flights
Thursday52daily flights
Friday54daily flights
Saturday43daily flights

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