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$60+ 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — RDU
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Wed 11/19
Wed 11/26
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 October 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 10/3011:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Sat 11/13:51 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Thu 11/132:31 pmORD - CLT
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/173:53 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$91
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Sat 11/14:03 pmORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 00mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/56:00 amCLT - ORD
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/20$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 10/3111:53 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Sun 11/23:51 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$93
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:53 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amCLT - ORD
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$95
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Fri 11/711:53 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Sun 11/93:43 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/18$96
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1311:50 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Sun 11/1610:51 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$99
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:36 pmORD - CLT
1 stop23h 24mFrontier
Sun 11/93:43 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/19$100
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/31:50 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Thu 11/610:06 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$102
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2212:29 pmORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Thu 11/274:17 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$102
This Flybillet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Flybillet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:00 amORD - RDU
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Sun 12/710:00 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Deal found 10/19$103
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:55 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 06mFrontier
Mon 11/36:10 amRDU - ORD
1 stop5h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/19$104

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 October 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$60
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$212

Good round-trip deal

$104 or less

Good one-way deal

$55 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 October 20, 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 12/3

7:10 am-10:14 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/6

5:26 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$139

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

1:36 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/7

5:51 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$144

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/6

6:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 11/9

7:38 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 52m

$144

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/7

6:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 11/8

10:51 pm-8:13 am

1 stop10h 22m

$144

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/18

6:00 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/24

6:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$148

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/17

6:00 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 11/19

6:10 am-7:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$151

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

2:15 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 12/14

6:30 am-7:52 am

Nonstop2h 22m

$151

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/22

12:17 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/10

8:15 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$159

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/26

9:36 pm-7:10 am

1 stop10h 34m

$168

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/3

1:30 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/10

5:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$171

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

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 October 20, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USNC are scheduled on a Monday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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 October 20, 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
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

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
4,237 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

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
8,991 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

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
11,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

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
694 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

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
3,130 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,237 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

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 United Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest 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 45m. 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?

    $69 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $69 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, 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$57Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$62Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$139Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$142Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$144Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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