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$69+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Durham, NC

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CHI — RDU
nov. 26 — dic. 31
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The best prices from Chicago to Durham are usually found in July or May, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Durham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Durham (DU8). 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 noviembre 21, 2024.

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March

Cheapest in

July

Round-trip from

$108
(Frontier)

One-way from

$69
(United Airlines)
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Durham
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Durham

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Durham
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 noviembre 21, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
mié. 12/186:50 amMDW - RDU
1 stop12h 48mFrontier
lun. 1/69:27 pmRDU - MDW
1 stop16h 02mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$118
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
mar. 12/1711:24 amORD - RDU
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
jue. 12/1911:41 amRDU - ORD
1 stop10h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$128
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dom. 12/87:25 amORD - RDU
1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/115:30 amRDU - ORD
1 stop11h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$140
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lun. 12/911:45 amORD - RDU
1 stop9h 51mSpirit Airlines
mar. 12/105:30 amRDU - ORD
1 stop11h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$150
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mar. 12/1710:00 amORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/246:00 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$177
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sáb. 12/146:00 amMDW - RDU
1 stop4h 24mDelta
mié. 12/181:02 pmRDU - MDW
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 11/20$206
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lun. 12/165:40 amORD - RDU
1 stop5h 53mDelta
mar. 12/245:25 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 11/20$206
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mar. 12/178:30 amMDW - RDU
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
jue. 12/1911:40 amRDU - MDW
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
mar. 12/246:35 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
jue. 12/266:15 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$272
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lun. 12/1611:25 amORD - RDU
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
mar. 12/2412:55 pmRDU - ORD
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$314
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jue. 12/125:35 pmMDW - RDU
3 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/1912:29 pmRDU - MDW
1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$562

Find flights from Chicago to Durham within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Durham 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.

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ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/6

7:25 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 2/10

3:07 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$108

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

mié. 12/18

6:50 am-8:38 pm

1 stop12h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 1/6

9:27 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$118

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 12/8

7:25 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 12/11

5:30 am-4:06 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$140

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 12/9

11:45 am-10:36 pm

1 stop9h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 12/10

5:30 am-4:06 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$150

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/11

7:34 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 1/12

6:00 am-7:22 am

Nonstop2h 22m

$157

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 3/1

2:55 pm-5:54 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 3/2

6:30 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$174

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/11

5:55 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 1/12

5:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop4h 20m

$196

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

sáb. 12/14

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop4h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 12/18

1:02 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$206

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

mar. 12/17

8:30 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 12/19

11:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$207

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/9

11:01 am-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 4/23

11:20 am-5:56 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$276

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Durham

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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 November 15, 2024.

Booking 54 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 $287). 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 noviembre 21, 2024.

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. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Durham

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Durham. 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 noviembre 21, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to DU8 are scheduled on a Thursday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 noviembre 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Durham. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
8,759 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
74 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.5
Good
3,395 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Durham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Durham one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $69 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $70 and Spirit Airlines from $87 one-way.

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

    Consider Republic Airways (97%), Envoy Air (96%) or Alaska Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Durham.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Durham?

    On average you can expect to pay $419 for a flight from Chicago to Durham. The cheapest flight overall is $60 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $128.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Durham 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 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 $287). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Durham

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$133Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$135Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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