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$91+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Durham, NC

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ORD — RDU
avr. 27 — mai 41
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Durham

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Durham flight deals. Data was last updated avril 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$91
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$293
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From Illinois to Durham
One-way flight from Illinois to Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Illinois to Durham

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on avril 22, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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. 5/276:28 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/35:14 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$183
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
mar. 7/15:00 pmMDW - RDU
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
mer. 7/28:25 pmRDU - MDW
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$184
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
sam. 5/179:08 pmORD - RDU
1 stop16h 50mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/191:46 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop6h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$185
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jeu. 5/229:50 amMDW - RDU
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
sam. 5/245:42 pmRDU - MDW
1 stop5h 20mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$186
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
jeu. 5/297:35 pmORD - RDU
1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines
dim. 6/13:38 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$186
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
ven. 5/238:45 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 08mAmerican Airlines
dim. 5/257:20 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/20$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
ven. 5/96:00 amORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
dim. 5/119:28 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
mar. 5/135:45 pmSTL - RDU
1 stop27h 34mFrontier
ven. 5/1611:13 amRDU - STL
1 stop14h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
sam. 5/244:15 pmMDW - RDU
1 stop7h 04mDelta
mar. 5/275:55 amRDU - MDW
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/21$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
sam. 6/145:03 pmORD - RDU
1 stop5h 14mDelta
sam. 6/213:28 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/22$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
dim. 5/255:00 amMLI - RDU
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
sam. 5/314:09 pmRDU - MLI
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$199
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
mar. 5/206:15 amORD - RDU
1 stop8h 30mJetBlue
ven. 5/304:53 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop6h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 4/21$213

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 avril 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Durham that are best for you.

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ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/27

6:28 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 6/3

5:14 pm-6:38 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$183

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

mar. 7/1

5:00 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

mer. 7/2

8:25 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$184

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 5/17

9:08 pm-2:58 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 5/19

1:46 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$185

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

jeu. 5/22

9:50 am-4:04 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

sam. 5/24

5:42 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$186

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 5/29

7:35 pm-9:12 am

1 stop12h 37m

Raleigh-Durham

dim. 6/1

3:38 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$186

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 5/23

8:45 pm-11:53 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

dim. 5/25

7:20 am-8:41 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$189

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 5/9

6:00 am-9:04 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

dim. 5/11

9:28 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$190

St. LouisRaleigh

STL - RDU

STLRDU

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 5/13

5:45 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop27h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

ven. 5/16

11:13 am-12:14 am

1 stop14h 01m

$191

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

sam. 5/24

4:15 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 5/27

5:55 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 45m

$197

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 6/14

5:03 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

sam. 6/21

3:28 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$197

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Durham

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Durham

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 avril 22, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Durham

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 avril 22, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to DU8 are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 avril 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Durham, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois to Durham one-way?

    $91 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $96 and $99, respectively.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Durham from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (100%), Royal Jordanian (95%), United Airlines( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Durham?

    On average you can expect to pay $271 for a flight from Illinois to Durham. The cheapest flight overall is $79 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $142.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Illinois 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Durham

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 avril 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$44Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$136Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$150Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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