What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Durham one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $53 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $105 and Southwest from $108 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Durham

The most flights from CHI to DU8 are scheduled on a Monday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Durham when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durham, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Durham?

On average you can expect to pay $307 for a flight from Chicago to Durham. The cheapest flight overall is $115 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $184.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Durham?

Consider SkyWest Airlines (97%), Republic Airways (88%) or United Airlines (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Durham.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Durham?

Consider United Airlines, American Airlines or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to Durham.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Durham that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Durham?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Durham?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Durham by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to DU8?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Chicago to Durham by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Durham?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Chicago to Durham by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,207 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,207 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,207 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,393 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,207 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,179 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,207 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Frontier

5.5

Fair

2,520 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,207 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Durham one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $53 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $105 and Southwest from $108 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Durham?
Consider SkyWest Airlines (97%), Republic Airways (88%) or United Airlines (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Durham.
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Durham?
On average you can expect to pay $307 for a flight from Chicago to Durham. The cheapest flight overall is $115 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $184.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Durham that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Durham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Durham?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Durham.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Durham?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Durham by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Durham

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$66	Average$258	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$180	Average$199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$188	Average$425	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$197	Average$345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$204	Average$321	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to DU8?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Chicago to Durham by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Durham?

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Durham

The most flights from CHI to DU8 are scheduled on a Monday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Chicago to Durham by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Durham one-way?

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Durham?

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Durham?

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Durham that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Durham?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Durham?

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