Illinois

$63+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to Illinois

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — ORD
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/238:56 am
CLT
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ORD
1 stop13h 21m
Frontier
Sun 4/2612:38 pm
ORD
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CLT
Nonstop2h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$114
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 4/117:09 pm
CLT
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ORD
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Sun 4/2612:38 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$117
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1610:24 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 20m
Frontier
Thu 4/2312:16 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$118
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:26 pm
CLT
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ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
Frontier
Sun 4/192:00 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$119
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/205:17 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 33m
Frontier
Mon 4/275:20 am
ORD
-
CLT
1 stop15h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$120
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1910:31 pm
CLT
-
ORD
1 stop27h 38m
Frontier
Sun 4/2612:38 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$121
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1610:24 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 20m
Frontier
Sun 4/192:00 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/304:19 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Sun 5/312:38 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$124
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:49 pm
CLT
-
ORD
1 stop15h 01m
Frontier
Mon 4/201:12 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 5/14:40 pm
CLT
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Sun 5/312:38 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$127
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2310:31 pm
CLT
-
ORD
1 stop26h 56m
Frontier
Thu 4/3012:16 pm
ORD
-
CLT
Nonstop2h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$128
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1312:37 pm
RDU
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STL
1 stop11h 48m
Frontier
Wed 4/158:23 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop11h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$140

Find flight deals from North Carolina to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated March 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$114
(Frontier)

One-way from

$63
(WAYA)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$138 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From North Carolina to Illinois
One-way flight from North Carolina to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($47 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 March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from North Carolina to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from North Carolina to Illinois.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina to Illinois 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 March 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Illinois that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/14

1:15 pm-2:49 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

2:10 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$217

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/1

7:45 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/5

6:05 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$227

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop6h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

9:05 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$227

CharlotteChicago

CLT - MDW

CLTMDW

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 5/1

7:00 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/4

7:05 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$237

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/23

7:45 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/26

7:40 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$237

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/1

7:45 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/3

7:40 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$237

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/11

5:25 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

6:15 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$243
Quickest round-trip

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/16

7:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

10:30 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$249

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 5/7

6:01 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

2:05 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$249

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 5/14

6:01 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/17

2:05 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$249

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Illinois

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Illinois (average of $49). Flying from North Carolina to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from North Carolina to Illinois is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from North Carolina to Illinois. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from North Carolina to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from North Carolina to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 21, 2026.

The most flights from USNC to USIL are scheduled on a Friday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated March 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from North Carolina to Illinois have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina to Illinois. 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 Illinois?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from North Carolina to Illinois in just under 2h. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 28m. The distance between North Carolina and Illinois is about 631 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from North Carolina to Illinois are Frontier ($33), Allegiant Air ($48), and Spirit Airlines ($58).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Illinois (average of $49). Flying from North Carolina to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $136). 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 8 airlines flying from North Carolina to Illinois

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina to Illinois. 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 March 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$58Average$84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$139Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$160Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$160Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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