$70 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to North Carolina

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to North Carolina

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Raleigh
Raleighnonstop$174
Charlotte
Charlotte1 stop$180
Asheville
Asheville1 stop$192
Wilmington
Wilmingtonnonstop$269
Greensboro
Greensborononstop$259
New Bern
New Bern1 stop$352
Norfolk
Norfolk1 stop$307
Raleigh
Raleighnonstop$174
Charlotte
Charlotte1 stop$180
Asheville
Asheville1 stop$192
Wilmington
Wilmingtonnonstop$269
Greensboro
Greensborononstop$259
New Bern
New Bern1 stop$352
Norfolk
Norfolk1 stop$307

Book Cheap Chicago to North Carolina Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to North Carolina 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to North Carolina

Sun, May 17 - Tue, May 26
Frontier Logo
8:39 am - 11:58 am
ORD
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RDU
2h 19mnonstop
Frontier Logo
10:16 am - 11:01 pm
RDU
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ORD
13h 45m
1 stop
$174Frontier
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
Frontier Logo
1:29 pm - 12:26 am
ORD
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RDU
9h 57m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:47 am - 7:50 pm
RDU
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ORD
9h 03m
1 stop
$177Frontier
Fri, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 9
American Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:53 pm
ORD
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TYS
1h 48mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 8:20 am
TYS
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ORD
2h 05mnonstop
$249American Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 23
American Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 1:14 pm
ORD
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GSO
2h 09mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:33 pm - 9:04 pm
GSO
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ORD
2h 31mnonstop
$259American Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Sat, Jun 20
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 11:10 am
MDW
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CLT
2h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
CLT
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MDW
2h 00mnonstop
$259Southwest
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 7
United Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 9:43 am
ORD
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TYS
1h 48mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:59 am
TYS
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ORD
1h 59mnonstop
$260United Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Wed, Jun 24
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 9:00 pm
ORD
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AVL
2h 05mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 7:52 am
AVL
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ORD
2h 12mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Sat, Jun 20
Southwest Logo
11:50 am - 5:50 pm
MDW
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CLT
5h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 8:45 am
CLT
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MDW
1h 55mnonstop
$269Southwest
Sat, Jun 13 - Wed, Jun 17
Delta Logo
3:25 pm - 9:50 pm
ORD
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MYR
5h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:13 am
MYR
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ORD
5h 13m
1 stop
$276Delta
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
Delta Logo
10:45 am - 4:45 pm
MDW
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CLT
5h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:39 pm - 10:17 pm
CLT
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MDW
5h 38m
1 stop
$279Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to North Carolina flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to North Carolina to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to North Carolina?

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 to North Carolina departing in June.

What is the cheapest Chicago to North Carolina flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to North Carolina from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Asheville, at $44 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Charlotte (CLT), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $153.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to North Carolina?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Chicago to North Carolina depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to North Carolina is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $217 on average. Morning departures are around 21% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to North Carolina is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $314.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to North Carolina?

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 $294, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to North Carolina?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to North Carolina, 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 to North Carolina is October, when tickets cost $202 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $344 and $337 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to North Carolina?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to North Carolina clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to North Carolina, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to North Carolina?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to North Carolina, 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 to North Carolina, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$70
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Norfolk

FAQs - booking North Carolina flights

  • What are some common layovers on the route from Chicago to North Carolina?

    Flights from Chicago, departing from either O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW), to various destinations in North Carolina are frequently direct, especially to major airports like Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) or Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). However, for smaller destinations within North Carolina or for more budget-friendly options, layovers might include Atlanta (ATL) or Charlotte, depending on the airline and specific route.

  • If I want to visit the Outer Banks, which airport should I fly to?

    To visit the Outer Banks in North Carolina, the most convenient airports are Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Virginia or Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina. Both airports offer access to this popular coastal destination, with Norfolk being closer but requiring a drive through Virginia, and Raleigh offering several transportation options for the longer drive to the Outer Banks.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on board? Is it free or with a fee?

    Major airlines operating from Chicago to North Carolina, like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, typically offer on-board Wi-Fi. The availability of free Wi-Fi versus paid options varies by airline. For instance, Southwest Airlines may offer free messaging services, while other airlines like United and American typically charge a fee for internet access. It's best to check with the specific airline for the most up-to-date information on Wi-Fi services and pricing.

  • How can I make my flight from Chicago to North Carolina more sustainable?

    For a more eco-friendly journey, consider flying with airlines that have a commitment to reducing their environmental impact. Airlines like United and American Airlines have been working on sustainability initiatives, including investing in fuel-efficient aircraft and offering carbon offset programs for passengers. Opting for direct flights when available can help reduce carbon emissions.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to North Carolina?

    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 to North Carolina.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to North Carolina?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to North Carolina 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 to North Carolina?

    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 from Chicago to North Carolina with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Chicago to North Carolina up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to North Carolina

  • Your trip will likely begin at one of Chicago's major airports: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). O'Hare International Airport is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines, offering numerous flight options to North Carolina. Midway International Airport is primarily served by Southwest Airlines, which also provides several flights to the state.
  • North Carolina has several major airports, including Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) near Raleigh and Durham, and Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro. Select the airport closest to your final destination for convenience.
  • From O'Hare International Airport, United Airlines and American Airlines offer direct and connecting flights to Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro. Southwest Airlines, operating out of Midway International Airport, provides direct and layover options primarily to Charlotte and Raleigh. These routes cater to a variety of schedules and travel preferences.
  • Both airports in Chicago are equipped with amenities for families traveling with children. They offer nursing rooms, designated play areas, and family restrooms. These facilities ensure a more comfortable and stress-free experience for families, especially those with small children.
  • For a more comfortable journey, consider upgrading your seat. Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest offer different classes of service, with premium options providing additional legroom, priority boarding, and a more relaxed flight experience. These upgrades are especially worthwhile on longer flights or for those seeking extra comfort and convenience.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to North Carolina

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to North Carolina. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4305 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

2.0 MediocreJoshua, May 2026
TPA - LAS
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Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

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.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

No food is available without purchasing it and there is no in-flight entertainment. Both of these are OK because we got an inexpensive flight from Allegiant and, otherwise, our experience was excellent.

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

I had a fantastic experience with Allegiant. I had wheelchair assistance and they helped me find my luggage and brought me to my car. Even loaded my luggage. Wonderful service!! Thank you Allegiant!

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

There is not one likable thing about this airline. It’s starts with the deceptive pricing and continues through the whole flight. The worst staff I’ve ever experienced way over priced bags absolutely no food or drink (unacceptable and you should be embarrassed) the seats are cramped and uncomfortable there is no entertainment there is nothing about this trash airline that constitutes any amount of money. It’s worse than spirit and way more expensive it is disgraceful. Do not travel with Allegiant I repeat do not bother no matter what they say the price is it is never ever going to be the right choice I’m mind blown at how awful the entire experience was I’m embarrassed that I chose so poorly I cannot reiterate enough how beyond horrible this company and its staff are, not one person on this flight or at the airport is qualified to sweep up trash on a city sidewalk they should certainly never be given any job that requires a brain or manners or communication with human beings, what a disgrace to the human race. Your criminal chiselers and should be put out to pasture

Great flight. Friendly staff. Free snacks and drinks would be nice. I would love fewer taxes and fees added on.

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.

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.

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.

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

It was an older plane. First Class was not especially roomy or comfortable. It was a short flight so there were no meal but they did offer mixed nuts which used to be normal but now is rare. Crew member was very polite and professional.

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

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!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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