$123+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Durham, NC
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Durham
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Durham flight deals. Data was last updated April 2, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $213 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $124 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $264 |
Find flight deals from Chicago to Durham
Cheapest flights from Chicago to DurhamExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoRaleigh
MDW - RDU
MDWRDU
Chicago Midway
Wed 4/30
9:00 am-11:55 am
Nonstop1h 55m
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 5/7
6:15 am-7:20 am
Nonstop2h 05m
ChicagoRaleigh
ORD - RDU
ORDRDU
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 4/18
6:51 am-5:51 pm
1 stop10h 00m
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 4/26
6:05 am-11:36 pm
1 stop18h 31m
ChicagoRaleigh
MDW - RDU
MDWRDU
Chicago Midway
Thu 4/17
5:15 am-12:02 pm
1 stop5h 47m
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 4/20
2:07 pm-7:35 pm
1 stop6h 28m
ChicagoRaleigh
ORD - RDU
ORDRDU
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 4/25
6:51 am-5:51 pm
1 stop10h 00m
Raleigh-Durham
Mon 4/28
7:09 pm-12:58 am
1 stop6h 49m
ChicagoRaleigh
MDW - RDU
MDWRDU
Chicago Midway
Sat 5/24
12:48 pm-7:02 pm
1 stop5h 14m
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 5/31
11:00 am-3:20 pm
1 stop5h 20m
ChicagoRaleigh
ORD - RDU
ORDRDU
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 6/14
5:45 am-1:05 pm
1 stop6h 20m
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 6/18
5:20 am-8:40 am
1 stop4h 20m
ChicagoRaleigh
ORD - RDU
ORDRDU
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/23
1:26 pm-8:26 pm
1 stop6h 00m
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 4/29
6:00 am-12:26 pm
1 stop7h 26m
ChicagoRaleigh
ORD - RDU
ORDRDU
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 5/22
8:04 am-4:04 pm
1 stop7h 00m
Raleigh-Durham
Sun 5/25
3:38 pm-5:08 pm
Nonstop2h 30m
ChicagoRaleigh
ORD - RDU
ORDRDU
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/22
3:10 pm-9:39 pm
1 stop5h 29m
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 4/29
6:00 am-7:21 am
Nonstop2h 21m
ChicagoRaleigh
ORD - RDU
ORDRDU
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 6/5
7:35 am-10:42 am
Nonstop2h 07m
Raleigh-Durham
Tue 6/10
5:14 pm-6:38 pm
Nonstop2h 24m
Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Durham
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Durham from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Durham
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Durham?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Durham. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.
Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Durham. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Durham?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Chicago to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 DU8?
Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Durham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Durham as you normally would.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Durham?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Durham. Price data was last updated on September 15, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Durham flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in Durham by month
Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Durham when rainfall is around 2.9 in.
Temperature in Durham by month
Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durham, 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 80.6 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 Durham
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. 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 Durham. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Durham. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Comfort
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Entertainment
Food
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Comfort
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Entertainment
Food
Overall
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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Top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Durham
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Durham. 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 April 2, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$42 | Average$124 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$135 | Average$349 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$149 | Average$318 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$169 | Average$366 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$417 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |