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$107+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Raleigh (RDU)

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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RDU
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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The best prices from Chicago to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in July or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(Frontier)

One-way from

$107
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Raleigh-Durham.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Raleigh-Durham.

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

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 5/228:00 amORD - RDU
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/253:01 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/26:40 amMDW - RDU
1 stop10h 25mFrontier
Fri 3/76:25 amRDU - MDW
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$219
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2912:37 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Sun 6/13:01 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/207:21 pmORD - RDU
1 stop13h 42mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/241:24 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop20h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$221
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 5/296:20 amORD - RDU
1 stop8h 35mJetBlue
Wed 6/46:17 amRDU - ORD
1 stop7h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 2/21$245
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 3/117:30 pmMDW - RDU
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Thu 3/138:45 pmRDU - MDW
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/102:05 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/125:03 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 4/246:04 amMDW - RDU
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Tue 4/299:51 amRDU - MDW
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/21$319
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.
Wed 3/197:00 amORD - RDU
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Tue 3/256:40 amRDU - ORD
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$324
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/256:18 pmORD - RDU
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/286:30 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/312:35 pmORD - RDU
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Fri 3/75:30 amRDU - ORD
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 2/21$350

Find flights from Chicago to Raleigh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Raleigh 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 22, 2025.

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Chicago

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/22

8:00 am-7:48 pm

1 stop10h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/25

3:01 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$218

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

12:37 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

3:01 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$219

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/20

7:21 pm-10:03 am

1 stop13h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/24

1:24 pm-8:29 am

1 stop20h 05m

$221

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/22

4:40 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

6:25 am-4:55 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$222

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

6:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/4

6:17 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$245

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/11

7:30 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/13

8:45 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$299

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/10

2:05 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/12

5:03 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$299

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/19

8:10 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop20h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/22

4:30 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop27h 41m

$305

ChicagoRaleigh

MDW - RDU

MDWRDU

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/24

6:04 am-1:02 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/29

9:51 am-12:35 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$319

ChicagoRaleigh

ORD - RDU

ORDRDU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

7:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/25

6:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$324

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Raleigh in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Raleigh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Raleigh

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Raleigh

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Raleigh is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Raleigh?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Raleigh at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Raleigh 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 Raleigh

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Raleigh. 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 22, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to RDU are scheduled on a Thursday (29 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 Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh 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 Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and JetBlue from Chicago to Raleigh. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh from Chicago?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Raleigh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Raleigh-Durham from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 20 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Raleigh airport from Chicago. It is only a 11.1 mi journey from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Raleigh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Raleigh round-trip?

    Currently priced at $219, Frontier will fly you from Chicago to Raleigh and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $221 and $245, respectively. These flights start at 10% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Raleigh one-way?

    $110 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 JetBlue, with prices starting from $118 and $123, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Raleigh on time: SkyWest Airlines (100%), Royal Jordanian (94%), Air New Zealand (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Raleigh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $148. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $139 on average our data indicates $312 when flying from Chicago to Raleigh.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Chicago to Raleigh 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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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Raleigh. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$133Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$138Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$169Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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