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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $265-$392
Frontier
Mon 11/26Fri 11/30
MDW - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$257
Typical prices: $265-$393
Southwest
Fri 1/12Sat 1/27
MDW - RDU • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 55m
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
December
Cheapest • 27% price drop
June
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $307 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 4h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Midway to Raleigh (MDW-RDU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Midway to Raleigh

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
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1:16 pm - 12:27 amMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
10h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:13 pm - 11:33 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
17h 20m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$257Frontier
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
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9:07 am - 2:37 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
28h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:41 pm - 11:33 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
17h 52m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$257Frontier
Mon, Dec 21 - Mon, Jan 4
Southwest Logo
7:05 pm - 10:05 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
2h 00mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 2:50 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
2h 05mnonstop
$257Southwest
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 27
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5:30 pm - 8:25 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 55mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 6:30 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
2h 00mnonstop
$257Southwest
Thu, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 7
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1:18 pm - 12:28 amMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
10h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:46 pm - 11:46 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
27h 00m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$257Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 22
Southwest Logo
7:05 pm - 10:05 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
2h 00mnonstop
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3:20 pm - 4:20 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
2h 00mnonstop
$257Southwest
Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 1
Frontier Logo
6:01 am - 8:25 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
13h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:06 pm - 12:01 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
9h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$258Frontier
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17
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6:42 pm - 12:03 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
16h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:12 am - 5:47 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
8h 35m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$259Frontier
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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6:08 am - 12:24 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:17 pm - 12:21 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
16h 04m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$269Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
Delta Logo
6:44 pm - 11:42 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
3h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:40 am - 11:25 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 45m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$274Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh typically range from $265 to $392. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $257, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh at $238 round-trip.
•March ($394) and July ($380) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 65% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 52% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Midway to Raleigh

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on MDW

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Key details for Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$126
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 62% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh

When to book flights from Midway to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Midway to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 9:30 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 55m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh takes 1h 55m, covering 631 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh range from $265 to $392, with an average of $326 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the $326 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $307 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $327 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

    The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $257 to $1,536. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

    Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

    Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh pass through?

    Connecting flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh most commonly pass through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 96% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $307 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $390, a difference of $83.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Raleigh.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 7h 10m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago Midway Airport and Raleigh?

    Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $307, about $83 less than Sunday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 52% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh trip for December. Fares historically average $238 round-trip in that month - typically $156 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $307 round-trip on this route - about $20 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.

    • Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
    • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
    • Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek

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