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$123+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — RDU
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in July or August, 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 April 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$213
(Southwest)

One-way from

$123
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$264

Good round-trip deal

$229 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 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. 24% potential increase in price ($82 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 April 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 April 1, 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.
Wed 4/309:00 amMDW - RDU
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Wed 5/76:15 amRDU - MDW
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$213
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/810:40 amORD - RDU
1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1210:19 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop13h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$213
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.
Thu 4/175:15 amMDW - RDU
1 stop5h 47mFrontier
Sun 4/202:07 pmRDU - MDW
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$215
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.
Fri 4/256:51 amORD - RDU
1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/287:09 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop6h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$215
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.
Sat 5/2412:48 pmMDW - RDU
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Sat 5/3111:00 amRDU - MDW
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/31$217
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.
Sat 6/145:45 amORD - RDU
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Wed 6/185:20 amRDU - ORD
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/31$217
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.
Wed 4/231:26 pmORD - RDU
1 stop6h 00mJetBlue
Tue 4/296:00 amRDU - ORD
1 stop7h 26mJetBlue
Deal found 3/31$219
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.
Thu 5/228:04 amORD - RDU
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Sun 5/253:38 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$220
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.
Sat 5/245:00 amORD - RDU
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/317:20 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$228
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.
Thu 6/57:35 amORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/105:14 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$248
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.
Wed 7/94:00 pmORD - RDU
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Fri 7/117:35 amRDU - ORD
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1$313
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.
Fri 5/236:12 pmORD - RDU
1 stop15h 36mSun Country Air
Sun 5/255:25 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop27h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/1$325

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Raleigh

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

$213

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

$213

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

$215

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

$215

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

$217

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

$217

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

$219

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

$220

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

$223

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

$248

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Raleigh flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Raleigh trip
Airports
ORD

For a quick departure from ORD, consider using the "L" train to avoid traffic delays common around the airport.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
RDU

Upon arrival at RDU, rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft are convenient options, picking up from designated "pre-arranged" zones.

Read more about RDUby John Walton
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on RDU

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Raleigh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Raleigh

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 March 28, 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 $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 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 April 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Raleigh at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% 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 March 30, 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.

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 April 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Raleigh. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 16 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 $213, Southwest will fly you from Chicago to Raleigh and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Spirit Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $215 and $215, respectively. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $123 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 $126 and $129, 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: Royal Jordanian (95%), ANA (89%), Air New Zealand (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Raleigh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $69. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $145 on average our data indicates $385 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 $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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Raleigh

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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$42Average$124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$135Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$149Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$169Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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