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$32+ 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — RDU
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Thu 12/25
Thu 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 25, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 FlightHub 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 11/25$77
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/115:15 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 12/1512:52 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$85
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 12/1512:52 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$90
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/185:25 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 1/123:45 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$92
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 12/306:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Thu 1/19:27 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$103
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Thu 12/119:17 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$108
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:55 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 12/153:07 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 11/23$110
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Thu 12/115:00 amORD - CLT
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1512:52 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$111
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:15 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 12/812:52 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$116
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:55 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Sun 12/219:07 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/23$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/115:15 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Sun 12/1412:57 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$119
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1111:44 amORD - RDU
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Sun 12/1410:00 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$122

Cheap 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 November 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$32
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$274

Good round-trip deal

$89 or less

Good one-way deal

$68 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 November 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to North Carolina that are best for you.

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ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

6:37 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/1

6:31 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$139

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/13

1:30 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 1/18

5:50 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$139

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

2:15 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/21

6:34 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 31m

$139

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

2:18 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 1/20

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$139

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

2:19 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 2/21

5:25 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$139

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/22

8:15 am-12:13 am

1 stop14h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/7

6:10 am-10:17 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$152

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

9:50 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$158

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

11:00 am-2:02 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/20

1:29 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$158

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

7:17 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 16m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 1/12

5:35 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$158

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/2

2:49 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/3

8:14 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop26h 44m

$162

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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 November 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to North Carolina in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 25% 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 November 25, 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
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,044 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,039 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
700 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,097 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 United Airlines, Southwest, and Frontier fly from Illinois to North Carolina in about 1h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 08m. There are 583 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.

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

    $61 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $66 and $70, respectively.

  • 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 November 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$56Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$62Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$139Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$152Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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