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$52+ 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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CHI
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 11/143:53 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Mon 11/1711:53 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$92
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 11/103:53 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Mon 11/1711:53 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$93
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 11/83:51 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Tue 11/118:00 amORD - CLT
1 stop11h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$97
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 amCLT - ORD
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/1511:35 amORD - CLT
1 stop9h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/26$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/49:17 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Fri 12/58:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$100
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:00 amCLT - ORD
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1611:43 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$101
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/45:49 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Mon 12/88:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$102
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/204:17 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Thu 11/2712:29 pmORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$103
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:00 amCLT - ORD
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/2712:29 pmORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$104
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 amCLT - ORD
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1411:53 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$105
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/134:50 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop7h 54mFrontier
Sun 11/1611:43 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$106
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/153:51 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/107:10 amORD - CLT
1 stop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$107

Cheap 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$92
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$52
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$229

Good round-trip deal

$78 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 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 October 28, 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

Sat 12/6

10:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

11:04 am-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$139

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/6

5:10 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/10

10:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$139

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

3:53 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$148

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/24

10:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

2:20 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$149

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 12/14

6:30 am-7:52 am

Nonstop2h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/17

6:19 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$151

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/7

5:45 am-6:50 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/10

10:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$158

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 1/8

10:44 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

2:18 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$158

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/6

5:26 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/15

2:05 pm-5:08 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$158

CharlotteChicago

CLT - MDW

CLTMDW

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 12/14

6:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/17

1:30 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$161

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 12/4

4:39 pm-5:58 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

6:35 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Chicago (average of $57). Flying from North Carolina to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $128). 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 October 28, 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 16% 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 October 26, 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 United Airlines, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines fly from North Carolina to Chicago in about 2h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 26m. The distance between North Carolina and Chicago is about 631 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $68 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and Southwest, with prices starting from $69 and $70, 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 Raleigh-Durham - Chicago Midway when deciding on the best route from North Carolina to Chicago.

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

    Consider Emirates (92%), Cathay Pacific (89%) or ANA (88%) 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 $53. On average you can expect to pay $786. The most popular route, (Charlotte Douglas - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $72.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Chicago (average of $57). Flying from North Carolina to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $128). 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$56Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$58Average$91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$142Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$170Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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