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$77+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to Illinois

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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Illinois

Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Illinois

Tue 11/246:20 am -
1 stop18h 14m
Mon 11/304:00 pm -
1 stop16h 59m
Deal found 11/4$229
Fri 11/138:51 am -
1 stop7h 46m
Mon 11/167:55 am -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 11/4$240
Thu 12/32:11 pm -
1 stop7h 18m
Sat 12/510:00 am -
1 stop6h 06m
Deal found 11/7$250
Fri 12/46:05 am -
1 stop9h 36m
Sun 12/68:37 pm -
1 stop26h 12m
Deal found 11/4$256
Thu 11/125:38 pm -
1 stop22h 59m
Thu 11/191:04 pm -
1 stop27h 52m
Deal found 11/5$256
Sat 12/124:00 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 12/161:25 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 11/4$257
Thu 12/311:04 am -
Nonstop2h 18m
Mon 12/79:06 pm -
Nonstop2h 04m
Deal found 11/4$257
Sat 11/217:13 pm -
1 stop29h 21m
Tue 11/245:40 am -
1 stop11h 06m
Deal found 11/8$257
Sat 12/193:34 pm -
1 stop9h 27m
Wed 12/238:35 pm -
1 stop12h 37m
Deal found 11/8$257
Wed 12/235:15 am -
1 stop7h 48m
Fri 1/16:01 am -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 11/5$258
Tue 11/1712:05 pm -
1 stop12h 08m
Wed 11/189:51 am -
1 stop6h 14m
Deal found 11/4$258
Wed 11/119:30 pm -
1 stop12h 16m
Wed 11/189:51 am -
1 stop20h 27m
Deal found 11/4$258

Find flight deals from North Carolina to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$77
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$268

Good round-trip deal

$331 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
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From North Carolina to Illinois
One-way flight from North Carolina to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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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RaleighChicago

RDU Raleigh-Durham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/29

6:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

RaleighChicago

RDU Raleigh-Durham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/4

7:59 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119
Quickest round-trip

RaleighChicago

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MDW Chicago Midway

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/15

1:50 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$120

RaleighChicago

RDU Raleigh-Durham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/2

9:55 am-11:24 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$120

AshevilleChicago

AVL Asheville Regional - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AVLORD

Asheville Regional

Mon 12/7

11:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$122

CharlotteChicago

CLT Charlotte Douglas - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 12/4

6:39 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

CharlotteChicago

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MDW Chicago Midway

CLTMDW

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 12/3

6:50 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

CharlotteChicago

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MDW Chicago Midway

CLTMDW

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/16

7:40 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

CharlotteChicago

CLT Charlotte Douglas - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CLTORD

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 12/18

8:07 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

AshevilleChicago

AVL Asheville Regional - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AVLORD

Asheville Regional

Sun 12/20

6:15 am-4:52 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$132

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $235). Flying from North Carolina to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from North Carolina to Illinois is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from North Carolina to Illinois

The most flights from USNC to USIL are scheduled on a Friday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
North Carolina to Illinois flights typically cost between $263 and $443 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $250 on Frontier (Dec 3-Dec 5).

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 72 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?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their North Carolina to Illinois flight should consider departing on Thursday 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

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.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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

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

    Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from North Carolina to Illinois in just under 4h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 23m. The distance between North Carolina and Illinois is about 599 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 ($30), Allegiant Air ($56), and JetBlue ($80).

  • 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 $235). Flying from North Carolina to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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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Alternative routes for North Carolina to Illinois

Top 7 airlines flying from North Carolina to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
JetBlueCheapest$160Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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