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$33+ Cheap flights from Illinois to North Carolina

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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — RDU
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to North Carolina

Cheapest flights from Illinois to North Carolina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/255:25 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Thu 1/19:27 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$78
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/306:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 1/123:45 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/255:25 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Tue 12/3010:52 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$113
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Fri 1/93:45 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$119
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Thu 12/255:25 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Fri 12/269:47 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$125
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Fri 12/265:45 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Thu 1/19:27 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/306:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Sun 1/113:45 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/312:15 pmORD - CLT
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/123:45 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/255:25 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Thu 12/2512:17 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop12h 55mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$134
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:15 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/255:09 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$139
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:30 pmMDW - CLT
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Tue 1/65:50 pmCLT - MDW
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$149
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/301:14 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Mon 1/129:25 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$150

Find flight deals from Illinois to North Carolina

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to North Carolina flight deals. Data was last updated December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$62
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$33
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$138 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to North Carolina 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 December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to North Carolina that are best for you.

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ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

11:53 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 1/12

3:45 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$83

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

7:20 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 1/12

3:45 pm-5:07 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$107

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

5:15 am-6:48 pm

1 stop12h 33m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop6h 22m

$132

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

9:55 am-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/21

6:25 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$149

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

6:15 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 1/18

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$149

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

2:18 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 1/23

10:44 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$158

ChicagoNorfolk

ORD - ORF

ORDORF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

7:20 am-6:38 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Norfolk

Sat 1/24

6:45 am-5:52 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$162

ChicagoAsheville

ORD - AVL

ORDAVL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

5:32 pm-11:03 am

1 stop16h 31m

Asheville Regional

Thu 2/5

8:20 am-10:42 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$166

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

6:00 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 1/18

8:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$168

ChicagoNorfolk

ORD - ORF

ORDORF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

12:09 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop29h 36m

Norfolk

Sun 1/11

7:33 pm-11:22 am

1 stop16h 49m

$168

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to North Carolina

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to North Carolina (average of $51). Flying from Illinois to North Carolina in April is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 IL to NC?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to North Carolina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to North Carolina in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to North Carolina. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing North Carolina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North Carolina. 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 North Carolina. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to North Carolina, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
700 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,082 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and Southwest fly from Illinois to North Carolina in about 2h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 26m. There are 599 mi between Illinois and North Carolina. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to North Carolina (average of $51). Flying from Illinois to North Carolina in April is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 Illinois to North Carolina

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to North Carolina. 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$55Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$62Average$102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$141Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$151Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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