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$106+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Durham, NC

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CHI — RDU
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Durham are usually found in July or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Round-trip from

$204
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$106
(Mytrip)

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February

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July

Average price

$367
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/87:21 pmORD - RDU
1 stop11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/109:34 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop27h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$204
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/307:21 pmORD - RDU
1 stop13h 42mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/11:24 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop20h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$206
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/117:25 amMDW - RDU
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Sat 3/155:20 pmRDU - MDW
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$209
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:20 amORD - RDU
1 stop8h 35mJetBlue
Tue 5/206:17 amRDU - ORD
1 stop7h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$219
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/58:20 amORD - RDU
1 stop24h 39mFrontier
Sat 4/129:45 amRDU - ORD
2 stops39h 25mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/257:15 amORD - RDU
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Wed 4/21:20 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop10h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/19$263
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/188:10 pmORD - RDU
1 stop13h 33mSun Country Air
Sun 7/204:30 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop27h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/19$285
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/68:10 amMDW - RDU
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Mon 3/106:30 amRDU - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/63:47 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/106:00 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/197:00 amORD - RDU
2 stops6h 20mSouthwest
Wed 3/266:00 amRDU - ORD
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/611:03 amORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/133:20 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/131:00 pmMDW - RDU
1 stop3h 32mDelta
Sat 5/246:00 amRDU - MDW
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 2/19$353

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Durham

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Price

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

7:21 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

9:34 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop27h 22m

$204

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

7:21 pm-10:03 am

1 stop13h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/1

1:24 pm-8:29 am

1 stop20h 05m

$206

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/11

7:25 am-7:16 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/15

5:20 pm-12:17 am

1 stop7h 57m

$209

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

6:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/20

6:17 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$219

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

8:20 am-9:59 am

1 stop24h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/12

9:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops39h 25m

$236

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/25

7:15 am-5:46 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/2

1:20 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$263

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/6

8:10 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

6:30 am-7:30 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$299

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

3:47 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-7:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$299

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

7:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$330

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/13

1:00 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop3h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/24

6:00 am-8:42 am

1 stop3h 42m

$353

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Durham

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Durham

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

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 February 14, 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 $316). 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 February 20, 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.

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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to DU8 are scheduled on a Thursday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and JetBlue from Chicago to Durham. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • 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 $106 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $113 and JetBlue from $123 one-way.

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (100%), Royal Jordanian (94%) or Air New Zealand (86%) 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 $312 for a flight from Chicago to Durham. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $125.

  • 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 $316). 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

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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$133Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$138Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$169Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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