Can I fly direct from Chicago to Raleigh?

Yes, direct flights from Chicago to Raleigh are available. Historically, approximately 30.3% of the flights on this route have been direct. For flights with connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

What's the flight time from Chicago to Raleigh?

A direct flight from Chicago to Raleigh typically takes about 2 hours and 12 minutes, covering a distance of 1039 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 9 hours and 25 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct travel on this route.

Should I set a price alert for Chicago to Raleigh flights?

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from Chicago to Raleigh are considered frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations occur regularly on this route. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture lower fares as they become available.

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Chicago to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Raleigh

Only 9% of recent fares from Chicago to Raleigh were classified as a good price. Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Raleigh, fares are below the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $287–$595, and a median of $394 over the last 90 days. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Raleigh? The data indicates that December is the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of just $119. Following December, May offers a median fare of $160, and April is also a good option with a median fare of $163. These months present the best value for travelers.

A typical journey from Chicago to Raleigh takes about 16h 51m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 30.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Chicago to Raleigh, meaning most travelers should expect at least one stop along the way.

The distance between Chicago and Raleigh is 1039 km, which classifies this as a short-haul route. This distance means flights are generally quicker, though the prevalence of connecting itineraries extends the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Raleigh

Regular price: $158 - $261

Prices for flights from Chicago to Raleigh are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $158 and $261. The current lowest deal is $160 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $160

Low $158

High $261

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Raleigh

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Raleigh is December, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $676. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $119

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $676

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Raleigh

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Raleigh

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$386

$336

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Raleigh

Chicago (MDW) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$374

$340

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$389

$345

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$399

$355

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Raleigh

Chicago (MDW) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$401

$356

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Raleigh

Chicago (MDW) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$407

$367

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$425 → $352

17%

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

$291 → $220

24%

6 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 10

$229 → $164

28%

5 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 10

$237 → $174

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Raleigh

Chicago - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Chicago to Raleigh are below the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices.

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $119, with May and April also being good.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 16h 51m.

The median flight duration for this route is 16 hours and 51 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 30.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Raleigh are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Raleigh and is often the cheapest option from Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~$200

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is ideal for direct access to Raleigh and the surrounding area.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$200

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International is a useful alternative, especially for travelers heading to the Research Triangle area.

📍 ~95 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$290

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Dec 08

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Oct 21

Raleigh, United States

45% AI deal score

$664

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Nov 10

Raleigh, United States

45% AI deal score

$667

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Business Class

From ORD

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Mar 02

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$664

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Feb 17

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$664

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From ORD

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Feb 23

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$664

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Business Class

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Mar 03

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$664

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Oct 14

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$664

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Business Class

From ORD

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Jan 26

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$664

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Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Oct 14

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$664

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Jan 06

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$664

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Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$664

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chicago to Raleigh is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $485. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $1002. Prices tend to increase again for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $545.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Chicago to Raleigh is considered to be around $287 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $394. Prices above $595 typically fall into the more expensive range.

Historically, December has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Raleigh, with a median price of $119. May and April also offered lower median prices, at $160 and $163 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $394, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Chicago to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Raleigh

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Raleigh

Regular price: $158 - $261

Prices for flights from Chicago to Raleigh are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $158 and $261. The current lowest deal is $160 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $160

Low $158

High $261

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Raleigh

December

Cheapest

Flights from $119

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $676

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Raleigh

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Raleigh

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$386

$336

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Raleigh

Chicago (MDW) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$374

$340

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$389

$345

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$399

$355

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Raleigh

Chicago (MDW) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$401

$356

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Raleigh

Chicago (MDW) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$407

$367

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$425 → $352

17%

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

$291 → $220

24%

6 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 10

$229 → $164

28%

5 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 10

$237 → $174

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Raleigh

Chicago - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Chicago to Raleigh are below the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices.

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $119, with May and April also being good.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 16h 51m.

The median flight duration for this route is 16 hours and 51 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 30.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Chicago to Raleigh are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Raleigh and is often the cheapest option from Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~$200

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is ideal for direct access to Raleigh and the surrounding area.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$200

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International is a useful alternative, especially for travelers heading to the Research Triangle area.

📍 ~95 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$290

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$664

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Raleigh

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Raleigh

Chicago to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Raleigh

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Raleigh

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Raleigh

Direct flights from Chicago to Raleigh

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Raleigh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Raleigh

Chicago - Raleigh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in December for the best prices.

Flights typically take 16h 51m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Raleigh

Best Elite deals to Raleigh

Dec 08

Oct 21

Nov 10

Mar 02

Feb 17

Feb 23

Mar 03

Oct 14

Jan 26

Oct 14

Jan 06

Jan 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

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

How do I know if a Chicago to Raleigh flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to Raleigh?

Can I fly direct from Chicago to Raleigh?

What's the flight time from Chicago to Raleigh?

Should I set a price alert for Chicago to Raleigh flights?

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Flights to Raleigh from other cities

Chicago to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Raleigh

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Raleigh

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Raleigh

Direct flights from Chicago to Raleigh

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Raleigh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Raleigh

Chicago - Raleigh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in December for the best prices.

Flights typically take 16h 51m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Raleigh

Best Elite deals to Raleigh

Dec 08

Oct 21

Nov 10

Mar 02

Feb 17

Feb 23

Mar 03

Oct 14

Jan 26

Oct 14

Jan 06

Jan 05

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

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

How do I know if a Chicago to Raleigh flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to Raleigh?