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$77+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Charlotte (CLT)

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CHI — CLT
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Charlotte Douglas are usually found in May or November, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Charlotte

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Charlotte (CLT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$128
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$78
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$247 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Charlotte Douglas flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Charlotte Douglas
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Charlotte Douglas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Charlotte Douglas.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Charlotte Douglas.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 4/306:51 amORD - CLT
1 stop7h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/16:58 amCLT - ORD
1 stop12h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$128
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/248:00 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/296:00 amCLT - ORD
1 stop13h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$133
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/174:36 pmORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Thu 4/2411:55 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$136
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/84:00 pmMDW - CLT
1 stop25h 40mFrontier
Sun 5/115:29 pmCLT - MDW
1 stop6h 11mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$160
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2812:45 pmMDW - CLT
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Thu 5/16:00 amCLT - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/176:15 pmORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/236:36 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3010:28 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/47:43 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/245:30 amORD - CLT
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Mon 4/287:37 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/27$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:53 pmMDW - CLT
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Sat 5/179:40 amCLT - MDW
1 stop3h 48mDelta
Deal found 3/27$217

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Charlotte 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Charlotte that are best for you.

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Charlotte

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Depart

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Price

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

6:51 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/1

6:58 am-6:27 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$128

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

8:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-6:17 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$133

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

4:36 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 4/24

11:55 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$136

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/8

4:00 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/11

5:29 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$160

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/28

12:45 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$177

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

6:15 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/23

6:36 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$177

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

10:28 am-1:33 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 5/4

7:43 am-8:49 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$187

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

5:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop3h 55m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 4/28

7:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$197

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/10

12:53 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/17

9:40 am-12:28 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$217

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/11

10:59 am-4:38 pm

3 stops28h 39m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 4/13

11:32 am-10:09 am

3 stops23h 37m

$671

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Charlotte in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Charlotte flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Charlotte flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Charlotte flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Charlotte flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Charlotte flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Charlotte flights

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Frontier offers extra comfort seats with 32” separation for a fee, enhancing short-haul comfort.


Early morning flights have a better chance of on-time departure, avoiding carry-over delays.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Charlotte

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Charlotte from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Charlotte

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Charlotte?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Charlotte may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Charlotte?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Chicago to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 CHI to CLT?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Charlotte. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Charlotte in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Charlotte?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Charlotte. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Charlotte flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Charlotte

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Charlotte. 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to CLT are scheduled on a Thursday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Charlotte by month

Plan your trip to Charlotte by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Charlotte ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Charlotte when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in Charlotte by month

Plan your trip to Charlotte by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Charlotte, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlotte

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to Charlotte. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Charlotte. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Charlotte from Chicago?

    Located just 5.7 mi from the city center, Charlotte Douglas is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Charlotte from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Douglas (CLT) should be relatively easy as there are 31 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Charlotte round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Charlotte is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $128 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $136 and $177 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Charlotte one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $79 and $89 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Charlotte?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Charlotte consider choosing Republic Airways (88%), United Airlines (88%) or Air Canada (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Charlotte?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Charlotte? While on average our users pay $676, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $76. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Charlotte Douglas), is priced around $97.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Charlotte that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Charlotte flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Charlotte?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Charlotte 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 Chicago to Charlotte?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Chicago to Charlotte in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Charlotte

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Charlotte. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$38Average$95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$41Average$102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$127Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$133Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$165Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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