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$88 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh

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Cheapest round-trip
$205
Typical prices: $317-$177
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ORD - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$275
Typical prices: $350-$231
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Wed 6/24Wed 7/15
ORD - RDU • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Raleigh (ORD-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Raleigh

Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 9
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1:50 pm - 10:44 pm
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$205Frontier
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Tue, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 14
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Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 5
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$212Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 3
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$213Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 17
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Wed, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 4
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$217Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Mon, Jul 27
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Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28
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$219Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh is October, where tickets cost $177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $343 and $326 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $342, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Raleigh

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FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh flights

  • What is the luggage allowance on United Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh?

    The standard checked baggage allowance on United Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh is 2 bags, and the maximum weight per bag is 50 pounds which applies to economy fares. The maximum size for each checked bag is 62 linear inches. United also offers a range of baggage options, including additional checked bags, oversized and overweight bags, and sports equipment.

  • How do I get from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to the city center?

    Taxi or ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft can be hired from the designated pick-up area at the RDU taxi stand near the baggage claim area. The estimated duration of the trip is about 20-25 minutes, barring any heavy traffic. There are also public transportation options available such as the GoTriangle bus 100 that connects the airport to downtown Raleigh. The bus leaves from the RDU Terminal 1 baggage claim area every 30 minutes and the travel time to the city center takes around 45-60 minutes depending on the traffic.

  • What services are available for economy class passengers on Delta flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh?

    Economy class passengers are offered complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages such as soft drinks, tea and coffee on Delta flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh. Economy class passengers can also enjoy in-flight entertainment systems with complimentary access to Delta Studio content, including movies, TV shows, music and games. Passengers can also access Wi-Fi for a fee and have the ability to purchase additional snacks, meals and alcoholic drinks from the Delta Sky Cafe menu.

  • Can I bring a pet on JetBlue flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh?

    JetBlue allows small cats and dogs to travel with their owners on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh, as long as the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 20 lbs. There is a non refundable pet fee per flight segment and a limited number of animals are allowed on each flight so reservations must be made in advance.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh was $88 for a one-way ticket and $205 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Raleigh?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Raleigh, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Raleigh, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Raleigh are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $312 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $315 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Chicago O'Hare Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and RDU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $145 or less one-way and $287 or less round-trip.
  • American Airlines offers a range of services for passengers with reduced mobility. The airline provides special assistance which includes wheelchair service, individual assistance, and seating accommodations for passengers who need additional legroom or for those who require assistance with mobility on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Raleigh (RDU).
  • Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Raleigh (RDU) will usually have layovers in various cities depending on the airline you choose. Some common layovers for this route are Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), Atlanta (ATL), and Miami (MIA).
  • Spirit Airlines has taken a number of initiatives and steps to reduce carbon emissions on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh. The airline is investing in fuel-efficient aircraft which have lower carbon emissions than its older fleet.
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) serves several nearby cities including Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Garner, Holly Springs, Clayton, Knightdale, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Burlington.
  • Alaska Airlines guarantees that families with children under 14 years of age will be seated together on their flights including from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh. The airline also allows the use of FAA-approved child restraint devices, such as car seats and booster seats, at no additional cost.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to Raleigh

 
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9780 reviews
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
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Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

10.0 ExcellentJanice, Jun 2026
ORD - ILM
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Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Overall a good experience, however Wifi was not working on the flight.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Flight was on-time, boarding was flawless and the crew was friendly.

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

Since we started at syr the service, crews, and flights were just excellent

It was fine for what it was. It’s not luxury travel but it was efficient, for the most part. Having my carry-on transferred into luggage however, was unwelcome.

We had better-than-average leg room and I loved the access to shows and movies. During boarding, we could not hear the agent even though we were close to the boarding door, which was kind of scary when we realized that half of the passengers had already boarded. Also, the entertainment was awesome, but I could not hear the movie as well as I would have liked, because my headphones were crappy. It would have been better if I could connect my own ear buds via Bluetooth or if JetBlue provided headphones.

On time, friendly attendants, quick wheelchair assistance and help checking in bags. Also appreciated change in seats, more forward to make it easier for my 97 year old mother to board and exit the plane. Thank you, JetBlue!

Flight did not have onboard charging and TV screen flickering.

I was seated next to an autistic child who was out of control and had a child behind me kicking my seat for most of the trip. I will never fly JetBlue again. Ever. I don't care how cheap it is. It's terrible.

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

This was the first flight I've taken since pre-pandemic. I was pleased with how orderly the boarding and disembarking went. The seats were comfortable. I loved that there was no "first class'. The attendants and passengers I met were all very friendly and welcoming.

Boarding was easy. Provided drinks and snacks. Good aircraft and staff

Not very happy because of the long delaying which causes our luggages were not on the connection flight and nearly missed our connection flight.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Zero issues with this flight. Crew was outstanding and flight was super. Plane was clean and fine. The seats need more padding and water should be provided without cost. I recognize it's Frontier but there are some things that should still be part of the flight. But still very satisfied with the experience and quality.

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

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