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$66+ 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — RDU
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$105
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$66
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$246

Good round-trip deal

$78 or less

Good one-way deal

$52 or less
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/2911:36 amORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 14mFrontier
Mon 10/63:35 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$108
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 10mFrontier
Thu 10/2310:03 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/172:41 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Mon 10/202:27 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/166:00 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 08mFrontier
Sun 10/1910:03 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$112
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/511:52 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Sun 12/73:54 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$113
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/162:41 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Thu 10/236:15 amRDU - ORD
1 stop5h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$114
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/175:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 10mFrontier
Sun 10/198:59 amCLT - ORD
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/175:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 10mFrontier
Fri 10/245:34 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop8h 25mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$115
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/242:41 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Sat 10/2510:30 amRDU - ORD
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$116
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/166:00 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 08mFrontier
Mon 10/205:34 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop8h 25mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$116
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/162:41 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Fri 10/172:27 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$117
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/245:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 10mFrontier
Sun 10/2610:03 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$118

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to North Carolina that are best for you.

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Illinois

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North Carolina

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ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

6:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/20

2:27 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$114

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

6:10 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/5

3:35 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$138

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/12

6:00 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/15

1:10 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$139

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

6:20 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 10/25

5:30 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$139

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

11:45 am-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/4

6:45 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 42m

$144

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

10:45 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/13

5:19 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$146

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/3

9:48 am-6:08 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/6

6:42 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$146

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/22

6:21 am-5:11 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/3

10:48 am-8:52 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$146

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/26

6:21 am-5:11 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/3

6:42 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$146

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/15

10:35 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/22

6:10 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$149

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to North Carolina

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to North Carolina (average of $206). Flying from Illinois to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 September 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to North Carolina as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to North Carolina

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to North Carolina. 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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USNC are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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 September 17, 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
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
699 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
3,173 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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 Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines 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 4h 42m. 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?

    $66 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Frontier, with prices starting from $70 and $72, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to North Carolina (average of $206). Flying from Illinois to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$57Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$62Average$94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$139Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$140Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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