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$56+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to Chicago (CHI)

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CHI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Chicago

Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/259:27 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Thu 1/15:25 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$78
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/259:27 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Tue 12/306:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/312:39 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Fri 1/25:45 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$121
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/3010:52 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Sun 1/45:05 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$125
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:47 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Sun 1/45:05 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/259:27 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/145:57 pmORD - CLT
2 stops37h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$136
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/245:09 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/256:05 pmORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$139
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/255:09 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/142:18 pmORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$149
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/242:39 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Thu 12/255:25 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/311:05 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:05 pmORD - RDU
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/305:14 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop27h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/15:25 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/311:05 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop10h 19mFrontier
Tue 1/62:26 pmORD - RDU
1 stop8h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$163

Find flight deals from North Carolina to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$77
(Super.com)

One-way from

$56
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$257

Good round-trip deal

$264 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Chicago that are best for you.

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RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

7:10 am-1:58 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

3:22 pm-12:33 pm

1 stop20h 11m

$127

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 1/18

10:44 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

6:15 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$139

CharlotteChicago

CLT - MDW

CLTMDW

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 1/17

1:05 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/18

1:30 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$149

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/14

6:10 am-7:43 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

6:15 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$149

CharlotteChicago

CLT - MDW

CLTMDW

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/15

6:20 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/18

1:30 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$158

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 1/27

10:44 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

7:10 am-10:26 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$158

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/24

10:00 am-5:43 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

7:27 am-1:50 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$161

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/14

1:25 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/17

10:35 am-7:34 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$161

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/28

6:15 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

6:04 am-2:46 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$161

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-1:21 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/7

5:10 pm-12:12 am

1 stop6h 02m

$163

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Chicago

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Chicago (average of $58). Flying from North Carolina to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $125). 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 NC to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from North Carolina to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from North Carolina to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from North Carolina to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from North Carolina to Chicago?

    Airlines like Frontier, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from North Carolina to Chicago in about 2h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 20m. The distance between North Carolina and Chicago is about 599 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina to Chicago one-way?

    $31 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $43 and $68, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from North Carolina to Chicago?

    Most travelers choose Charlotte Douglas - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Raleigh-Durham - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Norfolk - Chicago O'Hare Intl when deciding on the best route from North Carolina to Chicago.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from North Carolina to Chicago?

    Consider Cathay Pacific (87%), ANA (82%) or United Airlines (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from North Carolina to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from North Carolina to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from North Carolina to Chicago is $69. On average you can expect to pay $816. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $94.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from North Carolina to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Chicago (average of $58). Flying from North Carolina to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $125). 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 7 airlines flying from North Carolina to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina to Chicago. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$55Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$58Average$84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$163Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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