What percentage of Chicago to Charlotte flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 49% of flights from Chicago to Charlotte have been direct. This indicates that roughly half of the available flights on this route do not require any stopovers. For flights that do include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This provides a clear picture of the prevalence of direct versus connecting options for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Charlotte?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Charlotte has a median duration of 2 hours and 8 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 7 hours and 34 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 965 kilometers. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey, with direct flights offering a considerably shorter travel experience.

How often do cheap flights from Chicago to Charlotte come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Chicago to Charlotte are classified as frequent. This suggests that favorable pricing for this route appears regularly. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for economical travel on this route. This frequency is based on observations across the trailing 30 days, indicating consistent availability of competitive fares.

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Chicago to Charlotte: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Charlotte

A typical journey from Chicago to Charlotte takes about 4h 42m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 965 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

When looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Charlotte, you'll find that fares typically range from $258–$584, with a median of $339. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Charlotte is typically in April, with a median fare of $118. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $119, followed by November at a median of $130.

For flights from Chicago to Charlotte, 49% of recent fares are non-stop. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once, with a typical number of 2 stopovers for connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Charlotte

Regular price: $194 - $263

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Charlotte is $194 to $263. The current lowest deal is $121 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 20-Aug 24.

now $121

Low $194

High $263

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Charlotte

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Charlotte is April, with a median price of $118. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $476. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

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Flights from $118

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $476

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Direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Charlotte

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$424

$324

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$324

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$279

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$324

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$324

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$420

$324

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Charlotte

1 night

Jul 28 - Jul 29

$421 → $279

34%

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$275 → $135

51%

4 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 24

$245 → $121

51%

28 nights

Oct 5 - Nov 2

$247 → $124

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Charlotte

Chicago - Charlotte route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Charlotte averaged $121, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Charlotte, with a median price of $118.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 42m

The median flight duration from Chicago to Charlotte is 4h 42m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

49% of recent flights are direct

Within the last 90 days, 49% of flights from Chicago to Charlotte were direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $121

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $121 from Chicago to Charlotte.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals from Chicago to Charlotte appear frequently, with many deals appearing in the last 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Charlotte, making it a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Charlotte main airports to arrive at

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Cheapest

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a primary gateway to Charlotte and the surrounding region.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$172

Airports nearby Charlotte used as alternative

Greenville–Spartanburg International (GSP)

Greenville–Spartanburg International offers a robust selection of domestic carriers and a less congested experience.

📍 ~130 km from Charlotte (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$189

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Charlotte

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Chicago to Charlotte has been within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $168. Booking within 7-13 days typically sees prices rise to an average of $369. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, such as 28-59 days out, which average $342, or 60+ days out, averaging $402. This trend suggests that last-minute bookings can offer more favorable prices for this route across the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Charlotte is considered to be $258 or less. The median price for this route has been $339. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $584 or less. Aiming for a fare around $258 or below would place your booking among the more economical options available for this route.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Charlotte, with median prices of $118 and $119 respectively. November also offered a relatively low median price of $130. These figures are significantly lower than the annual median price of $339 for this route. Travelers looking for more budget-friendly options should consider these months based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Chicago to Charlotte: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Charlotte

A typical journey from Chicago to Charlotte takes about 4h 42m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 965 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Charlotte

Regular price: $194 - $263

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Charlotte is $194 to $263. The current lowest deal is $121 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 20-Aug 24.

now $121

Low $194

High $263

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Charlotte

April

Cheapest

Flights from $118

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $476

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

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Dec