Can I fly direct from Chicago to Raleigh?

Direct flights from Chicago to Raleigh are available, historically accounting for approximately 21.3% of all flights on this route. While direct options exist, a majority of flights typically involve one or more stops. For those with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has been 2. Travelers seeking a non-stop journey should specifically look for direct options.

What's the flight time from Chicago to Raleigh?

The typical direct flight time from Chicago to Raleigh is approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes, covering a distance of 1039 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to around 5 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights significantly increase travel time.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Chicago to Raleigh is advisable. This route is classified as 'regular' in terms of deal frequency across the trailing 30 days. This indicates that prices for this route tend to fluctuate, and alerts can help capture favorable pricing as it becomes available. Monitoring prices can lead to potential savings on your travel.

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Chicago to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Raleigh

Only 1% of recent fares from Chicago to Raleigh were classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly cheap flights from Chicago to Raleigh can be challenging. Right now, fares are below the typical level for this route. Prices for this route typically range from $301–$625, with a median of $415 over the last 90 days. New deals show up several times a week, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Raleigh? The data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $129. Following closely, February offers a median fare of $134, and May presents another good option with a median fare of $159. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

A typical journey from Chicago to Raleigh takes about 1h 54m. However, this route is largely characterized by connecting itineraries. Only 21.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Chicago to Raleigh; most itineraries connect at least once. For connecting flights, the median journey time is significantly longer, at 32h 36m, typically involving 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Raleigh

Regular price: $181 - $356

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

The regular price range for this route is $181 to $356. The current lowest deal is $129 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 3-Dec 5.

now $129

Low $181

High $356

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Raleigh

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Raleigh is March, with a median price of $129. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $487. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $129

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $487

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Raleigh

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Raleigh

Chicago (MDW) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$426

$339

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

United Airlines

$212

$485

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Raleigh

Chicago (MDW) - Raleigh (RDU)

Southwest Airlines

$134

$521

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

United Airlines

$162

$485

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

United Airlines

$161

$485

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$278

$257

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

$365 → $154

58%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$366 → $168

54%

1 night

Dec 4 - Dec 5

$366 → $174

52%

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$365 → $174

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Raleigh

Chicago - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares are below the typical level, with deals historically found for as low as $129.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the lowest prices.

Historically, March, February, and May offer the lowest median prices, starting from $129.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 54m.

Direct flights typically take 1h 54m, while connecting flights average 32h 36m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 21.3% 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 that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for this route appear regularly, so consider booking when you see a good price.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Fly from Chicago O'Hare International for a convenient and potentially cheapest option to Raleigh.

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

💸 Flights from ~$179

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Consider Chicago Midway International for an alternative departure point to Raleigh.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Choose Chicago Rockford International for a departure option further from the city center to Raleigh.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$226

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Raleigh.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$125

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.

📍 ~100 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$290

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Nov 30

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Raleigh, United States

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$2,338

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Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,342

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Nov 30

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,356

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 09

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,356

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 06

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,361

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 03

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,375

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 15

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,391

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 07

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,391

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 03

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,395

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 11

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,396

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 16

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,396

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Chicago to Raleigh is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $448. Booking closer to the departure date, such as 0-6 days out, generally results in significantly higher prices, with an average of $849. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to considerable savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Chicago to Raleigh is considered to be $301 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $415. Prices can go higher, with 75% of deals observed at $625 or more. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $301, it represents a favorable price.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Raleigh include March, with a median price of $129, and February, with a median price of $134. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $159. The annual median price for this route is $415, indicating that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $181 - $356

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

The regular price range for this route is $181 to $356. The current lowest deal is $129 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 3-Dec 5.

now $129

Low $181

High $356

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Raleigh

March

Cheapest

Flights from $129

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $487

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Raleigh

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Raleigh

Chicago (MDW) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$426

$339

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

United Airlines

$212

$485

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Raleigh

Chicago (MDW) - Raleigh (RDU)

Southwest Airlines

$134

$521

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

United Airlines

$162

$485

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

United Airlines

$161

$485

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Raleigh

Chicago (ORD) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$278

$257

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

$365 → $154

58%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$366 → $168

54%

1 night

Dec 4 - Dec 5

$366 → $174

52%

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$365 → $174

52%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Raleigh

Chicago - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares are below the typical level, with deals historically found for as low as $129.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the lowest prices.

Historically, March, February, and May offer the lowest median prices, starting from $129.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 54m.

Direct flights typically take 1h 54m, while connecting flights average 32h 36m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 21.3% 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 that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for this route appear regularly, so consider booking when you see a good price.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Fly from Chicago O'Hare International for a convenient and potentially cheapest option to Raleigh.

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

💸 Flights from ~$179

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Consider Chicago Midway International for an alternative departure point to Raleigh.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$203

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Choose Chicago Rockford International for a departure option further from the city center to Raleigh.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$226

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Raleigh.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$125

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.

📍 ~100 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$290

Raleigh, United States

44% AI deal score

$2,396

Porter Airlines, +1

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 March for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 1h 54m.

Connecting flights are more common.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly.

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

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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 March for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 1h 54m.

Connecting flights are more common.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly.

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

Nov 30

Dec 09

Dec 06

Nov 30

Dec 09

Dec 06

Dec 03

Dec 15

Dec 07

Dec 03

Dec 11

Dec 16

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?