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$68+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Charlotte (CLT)

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ORD — CLT
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Charlotte

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$102
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$68
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$211

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Charlotte
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Charlotte. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/248:00 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Sun 4/2711:55 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mFrontier
Deal found 3/6$102
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Tue 4/110:40 amORD - CLT
1 stop12h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/38:35 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$105
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/316:45 amORD - CLT
1 stop9h 17mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/28:17 pmCLT - ORD
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$117
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 4/276:10 pmSTL - CLT
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/296:58 amCLT - STL
1 stop11h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$157
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 5/75:47 pmSTL - CLT
1 stop23h 09mFrontier
Thu 5/810:36 pmCLT - STL
1 stop26h 30mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 3/245:10 amMDW - CLT
1 stop11h 34mFrontier
Mon 3/317:34 pmCLT - MDW
1 stop29h 47mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$170
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 4/166:30 pmMDW - CLT
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Wed 4/306:40 pmCLT - MDW
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/155:00 amSTL - CLT
Nonstop1h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/159:20 amCLT - STL
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$186
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 4/215:59 pmMDW - CLT
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Mon 4/285:55 pmCLT - MDW
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/7$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 5/141:50 pmORD - CLT
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Wed 5/287:00 amCLT - ORD
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Fri 5/167:10 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/186:35 amCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/85:10 amORD - CLT
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/158:15 pmCLT - ORD
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$223

Find flights from Illinois to Charlotte within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 8, 2025.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Charlotte

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

8:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 4/27

11:55 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$102

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

10:40 am-12:32 am

1 stop12h 52m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 4/3

8:35 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$105

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

6:45 am-5:02 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/2

8:17 pm-8:29 am

1 stop13h 12m

$117

St. LouisCharlotte

STL - CLT

STLCLT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/27

6:10 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 25m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/29

6:58 am-5:15 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$157

St. LouisCharlotte

STL - CLT

STLCLT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/7

5:47 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop23h 09m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/8

10:36 pm-12:06 am

1 stop26h 30m

$160

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/24

5:10 am-5:44 pm

1 stop11h 34m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/31

7:34 pm-12:21 am

1 stop29h 47m

$170

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/16

6:30 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 4/30

6:40 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$177

St. LouisCharlotte

STL - CLT

STLCLT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/15

5:00 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 56m

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 4/15

9:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$186

ChicagoCharlotte

MDW - CLT

MDWCLT

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/21

5:59 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 4/28

5:55 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$197

ChicagoCharlotte

ORD - CLT

ORDCLT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

7:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 5/29

7:30 am-12:41 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$197

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Charlotte

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Charlotte

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Charlotte including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to CLT?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 8, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Charlotte as you normally would.

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 8, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Illinois to Charlotte have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
360 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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 Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Located just 5.7 mi from the city center, Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Charlotte from Illinois.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $68. Users have also found prices from $69 and $89 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Charlotte?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Charlotte Douglas, Chicago Midway - Charlotte Douglas or Lambert-St Louis - Charlotte Douglas when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Charlotte.

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

    Before booking your flight to Charlotte from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (87%), Air Canada (84%), Air New Zealand( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Charlotte?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Charlotte? While on average our users pay $680, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $85. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Charlotte Douglas), is priced around $68.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Charlotte (average of $248). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Charlotte

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$39Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$40Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$124Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$124Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$165Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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