What percentage of Chicago to Charlotte flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, 49% of flights from Chicago to Charlotte were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available for nearly half of the flights, travelers should also be prepared for connecting flights with multiple stops on 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 with 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 account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Chicago to Charlotte come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent availability for good deals. Travelers looking for more affordable options on this route can expect to find them regularly across the trailing 30 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 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with the rest connecting, this median time reflects the overall travel experience.

When looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Charlotte, fares typically range from $258–$584, with a median of $339. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so frequent checking can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Charlotte is typically in April, with a median fare of $118. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $119, and November also presents a good option with a median fare of $130. These months generally offer more budget-friendly travel options compared to other times of the year.

For direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte, 49% of recent itineraries are non-stop. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This mixed availability means you have options for both direct and connecting flights, depending on your preference for speed versus potential cost savings.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Charlotte

Regular price: $209 - $297

Prices for flights from Chicago to Charlotte are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $209 and $297. The current lowest deal is $207 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now $207

Low $209

High $297

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 May and in November and December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $118

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $476

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Charlotte

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$414

$290

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$508

$372

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$414

$307

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$508

$343

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$518

$375

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$385

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$497 → $307

38%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$494 → $328

34%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$488 → $328

33%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$484 → $328

32%

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 are below the typical level at $339.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and November are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are April ($118), May ($119), and November ($130).

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 4h 42m direct

Direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte typically take 4 hours and 42 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

49% of recent flights are direct

49% of recent flights for this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Charlotte are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Depart from O'Hare International for flights to Charlotte, offering a range of options for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$180

Charlotte main airports to arrive at

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Cheapest

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Chicago to Charlotte.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$180

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 ~$213

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Charlotte

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Chicago to Charlotte is within 0-6 days of departure, where the average price was found to be $168. Booking within 7-13 days saw an average price of $369, while flights booked 14-27 days out averaged $478. Prices for flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $342, and those booked 60+ days out averaged $402. This indicates that last-minute bookings can often yield better prices for this route across the trailing quarter.

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 was $339. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed flights costing $584 or less. Aiming for prices at or below the $258 threshold generally indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Charlotte include April, with a median price of $118, and May, with a median price of $119. November also presented a relatively low median price of $130. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $339 for this route. Travelers looking for more economical options should consider these periods.

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Chicago to Charlotte: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Charlotte

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Charlotte

Regular price: $209 - $297

Prices for flights from Chicago to Charlotte are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $209 and $297. The current lowest deal is $207 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now $207

Low $209

High $297

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

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Charlotte

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$414

$290

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$508

$372

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$414

$307

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$508

$343

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$518

$375

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Charlotte

Chicago (ORD) - Charlotte (CLT)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$385

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

$497 → $307

38%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$494 → $328

34%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

$488 → $328

33%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$484 → $328

32%

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 are below the typical level at $339.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and November are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are April ($118), May ($119), and November ($130).

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 4h 42m direct

Direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte typically take 4 hours and 42 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

49% of recent flights are direct

49% of recent flights for this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Charlotte are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Depart from O'Hare International for flights to Charlotte, offering a range of options for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$180

Charlotte main airports to arrive at

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Cheapest

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Chicago to Charlotte.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$180

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.

Charlotte, United States

73% AI deal score

$741

$540

Save $201

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Charlotte

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Charlotte

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Charlotte

Chicago to Charlotte: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Charlotte

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Charlotte

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Charlotte

Direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Charlotte

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Charlotte

Chicago - Charlotte route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April, May, and November are cheapest

Typically 4h 42m direct

49% of recent flights are direct

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Charlotte main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Charlotte used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Charlotte

Best Elite deals to Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Charlotte

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Charlotte?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Charlotte?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Charlotte?

What percentage of Chicago to Charlotte flights are direct?

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

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

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Flights to Charlotte from other cities

Chicago to Charlotte: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Charlotte

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Charlotte

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Charlotte

Direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Charlotte

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Charlotte

Chicago - Charlotte route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April, May, and November are cheapest

Typically 4h 42m direct

49% of recent flights are direct

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Charlotte main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Charlotte used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Charlotte

Best Elite deals to Charlotte

Oct 10

Oct 13

Nov 10

Nov 03

Dec 14

Oct 10

Oct 13

Oct 08

Nov 04

Oct 05

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Oct 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Charlotte

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Charlotte?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Charlotte?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Charlotte?