Illinois

$81+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — ORD
Jul 24 — Jul 311
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Illinois

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 June 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/216:56 pm
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Sat 9/58:05 am
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1 stop26h 23m
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Deal found 6/22$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:56 pm
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ORD
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Mon 8/248:05 am
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Deal found 6/21$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:24 pm
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Mon 8/248:05 am
ORD
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Deal found 6/20$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/146:43 pm
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1 stop18h 32m
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Mon 8/178:05 am
ORD
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1 stop25h 26m
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Deal found 6/23$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/1811:21 am
AVL
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ORD
1 stop26h 39m
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Sat 8/228:05 am
ORD
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AVL
1 stop8h 45m
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Deal found 6/22$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/146:43 pm
AVL
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ORD
1 stop18h 32m
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Sun 8/168:05 am
ORD
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AVL
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Deal found 6/21$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Mon 8/106:43 pm
AVL
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ORD
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Fri 8/148:05 am
ORD
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AVL
1 stop14h 27m
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Deal found 6/23$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Tue 8/1811:21 am
AVL
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ORD
1 stop26h 39m
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Thu 8/208:05 am
ORD
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1 stop10h 28m
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Deal found 6/19$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/65:48 pm
AVL
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ORD
1 stop19h 27m
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Thu 8/138:05 am
ORD
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Deal found 6/20$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 9/35:04 pm
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Sat 9/58:05 am
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Deal found 6/22$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/316:11 pm
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Sun 8/28:05 am
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Deal found 6/23$203
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:12 pm
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Fri 8/289:54 am
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Deal found 6/19$217

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 June 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$170
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$101 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 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. 9% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 June 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Illinois that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 7/18

6:00 am-6:59 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/25

5:55 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$249
Quickest round-trip

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 7/20

6:00 am-6:59 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/29

6:55 am-9:43 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$249

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/18

8:25 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/21

10:10 am-5:30 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$262

CharlotteChicago

CLT - MDW

CLTMDW

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 7/22

5:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/28

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

$267

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/28

6:45 am-10:07 am

1 stop4h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/31

8:55 am-3:49 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$267

CharlotteChicago

CLT - ORD

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 8/26

5:04 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

6:40 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$267

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 8/20

1:56 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

5:49 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$269

AshevilleChicago

AVL - ORD

AVLORD

Asheville Regional

Wed 7/22

10:41 am-11:53 am

Nonstop2h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/29

6:59 am-9:59 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$269

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS - ORD

TYSORD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 9/18

7:33 am-12:59 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

6:40 am-1:21 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$269

GreensboroChicago

GSO - ORD

GSOORD

Greensboro/H. Point

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

7:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$269

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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.
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Illinois (average of $206). Flying from North Carolina to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 June 24, 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 evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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 June 24, 2026.

The most flights from USNC to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (60 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

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

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

The best time to book flights from North Carolina to Illinois is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 June 20, 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. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 June 24, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air 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

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

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 1h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 36m. The distance between North Carolina and Illinois is about 475 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 ($49), and United Airlines ($69).

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Illinois (average of $206). Flying from North Carolina to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 Illinois

Discover the top 7 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 June 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$55Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$58Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$139Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$160Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$160Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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