Flight Info | Charlotte to Chicago

The distance between Charlotte and Chicago is approximately 941.5 km. It takes around 2 hours 48 minutes on average to fly from Charlotte to Chicago. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is November.

Cheapest one-way
$90
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines CLT-CHI 26h 15m · 1 stop Tue, Sep 8
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Cheapest round-trip
$184
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines CLT-CHI 13h 40m · 2 stops Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
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When to travel
August
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
941.5 km
Flight distance
2h 48m
Average flight time

Book direct flights from Charlotte to Chicago: One way flights from $93, round trip flights from $199. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Popular airlines from Charlotte to Chicago

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Charlotte to Chicago, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Charlotte to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Charlotte to Chicago

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Charlotte to Chicago?

The average price of one-way flights from Charlotte to Chicago purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Charlotte to Chicago is August, with an average price of $97; while the month with the highest flight price is usually February, with an average price of up to $248.

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  • $97
    Aug
  • $148
    Sep
  • $136
    Oct
  • $126
    Nov
  • $141
    Dec
  • $109
    Jan
  • $248
    Feb
  • $160
    Mar
  • $137
    Apr
  • $190
    May
  • $219
    Jun
  • $193
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from Charlotte to Chicago during Labor Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Charlotte to Chicago during Labor Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from Charlotte to Chicago are available on Sep 9, with fares starting at $107.

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  • $122
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    Sep
  • $128
    5
  • $132
    6
  • $139
    7
  • $113
    8
  • $107
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Chicago (CLT-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $90 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CLT to ORD on Tue, Sep 8), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $184 departing on Wed, Sep 9 and returning on Mon, Sep 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Charlotte to Chicago with the following airlines, including: American Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 48 minutes to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (CHI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Charlotte to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 106 flight per week flying from Charlotte to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA1038 (09:49)
  • To find best deals on flights from Charlotte to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Sep 8, with one-way flights priced at just $90.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Charlotte to Chicago is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Charlotte to Chicago on August 31, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at $184.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Charlotte Douglas International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (CLT-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Charlotte is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Charlotte to Chicago is $177. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Charlotte to Chicago is $350. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Charlotte and Chicago, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.