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$78+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to Chicago (CHI)

CLT — CHI
Sep 21 — Sep 281
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Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Chicago

Mon 10/57:33 pm -
2 stops20h 47m
Mon 10/127:44 pm -
1 stop18h 37m
Deal found 8/21$229
Mon 10/51:56 pm -
1 stop10h 48m
Mon 10/126:15 am -
1 stop5h 06m
Deal found 8/22$229
Tue 10/65:27 pm -
1 stop6h 32m
Tue 10/136:00 am -
1 stop8h 21m
Deal found 8/22$230
Tue 10/61:56 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Tue 10/136:15 am -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 8/22$230
Sat 9/1910:35 am -
1 stop29h 10m
Tue 9/226:20 am -
1 stop5h 18m
Deal found 8/20$232
Fri 9/117:33 pm -
2 stops20h 47m
Mon 9/146:30 am -
1 stop9h 52m
Deal found 8/21$233
Mon 9/141:56 pm -
1 stop4h 55m
Thu 9/176:25 am -
1 stop5h 13m
Deal found 8/21$233
Fri 9/2510:35 am -
1 stop29h 45m
Wed 9/307:11 am -
2 stops25h 51m
Deal found 8/21$234
Wed 10/214:20 pm -
1 stop8h 23m
Sun 10/256:15 am -
1 stop5h 06m
Deal found 8/18$234
Fri 10/99:30 pm -
1 stop11h 01m
Mon 10/128:11 pm -
1 stop12h 06m
Deal found 8/18$235
Fri 9/181:56 pm -
1 stop4h 55m
Sun 9/206:46 pm -
1 stop4h 43m
Deal found 8/18$235
Fri 10/21:56 pm -
2 stops29h 31m
Mon 10/57:28 pm -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 8/18$236

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$164 or less

Good one-way deal

$95 or less
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From North Carolina to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from North Carolina to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from North Carolina to Chicago (CHI).
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KnoxvilleChicago

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 10/28

10:45 am-11:51 am

Nonstop2h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/31

2:07 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$259

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 9/10

7:00 am-7:57 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

7:00 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$259
Quickest round-trip

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 9/25

10:42 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

6:03 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$259

RaleighChicago

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MDW Chicago Midway

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/14

6:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/15

8:35 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$267

RaleighChicago

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MDW Chicago Midway

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/12

7:30 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/14

8:50 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$267

RaleighChicago

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MDW Chicago Midway

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/17

5:05 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/19

6:50 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$267

RaleighChicago

RDU Raleigh-Durham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/4

8:05 am-9:32 am

Nonstop2h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

6:25 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$267

RaleighChicago

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MDW Chicago Midway

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/26

7:30 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/29

6:00 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$267

RaleighChicago

RDU Raleigh-Durham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/21

11:29 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/23

6:28 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$267

RaleighChicago

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MDW Chicago Midway

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/6

6:50 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/14

6:10 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$267

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Chicago

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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 $230). Flying from North Carolina to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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?

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 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from North Carolina to Chicago

The most flights from USNC to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (61 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from North Carolina to Chicago?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
North Carolina to Chicago flights typically cost between $234 and $346 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $249 on Frontier (Sep 21-Sep 23).

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

The price you pay for your flight from North Carolina to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their North Carolina to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday mornings 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta fly from North Carolina to Chicago in about 2h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 42m. The distance between North Carolina and Chicago is about 475 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $42 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $49 and $85, respectively.

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

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

    Consider Sun Country Air (100%), Royal Jordanian (81%) or Austrian Airlines (80%) 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 $141. On average you can expect to pay $1,829. The most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $202.

  • 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 $230). Flying from North Carolina to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$80Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$160Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$171Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$180Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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