Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Charlotte (CHI - CLT)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Charlotte and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Charlotte is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Fri, May 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Charlotte is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights	$292	American Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Mon, Jul 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Charlotte is currently $292
Last-minute weekend getaway	$243	Frontier 1 stop 20 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Charlotte is currently $243
Cheapest business class flights	$420	American 1 stop 12 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Charlotte is currently $420

Fastest flight	1 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Charlotte takes 1 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Charlotte is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $55–210
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $180–245

Popular airlines from Chicago to Charlotte

American

Nonstop

from $238

Typical price: $160–375

66 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CLT Every day

943 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CLT Every day
United

Nonstop

from $292

Typical price: $165–375

23 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CLT Every day

47 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CLT Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $302

Typical price: $180–375

14 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - CLT Every day

428 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CLT Every day
Delta

from $312

Typical price: $195–455

331 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CLT Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $180

Typical price: $115–280

2 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - CLT Every Mon, Sun

39 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - CLT Every day
Spirit

Typical price: $195–365

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CLT Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Charlotte

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Charlotte United States 18 min 6 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 2 hr 20 min 124 mi
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)

Concord United States 23 min 13 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Greenville United States 1 hr 34 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Charlotte

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Charlotte are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $55 to $210.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Charlotte recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Charlotte is $238, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Charlotte is $292, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Charlotte is $302, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Charlotte is $312, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Charlotte is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Charlotte starts at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Fri, May 29.

1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Charlotte.

Many travelers choose to visit in summer (May–Sep), when the weather's warm and often humid. Summer rainstorms are common. The Queen's Cup Steeplechase (Apr) is a popular horserace staged at Mineral Springs. The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race (May) is a major date in the auto-sports calendar. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cool.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Charlotte.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Charlotte really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Charlotte.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 66 nonstop flights and 943 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Charlotte are:

United offers 23 nonstop flights and 47 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) .
Southwest offers 14 nonstop flights and 428 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) .
Delta offers 331 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) .
Frontier offers 2 nonstop flights and 39 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) .
Spirit offers 21 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Charlotte.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Charlotte recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Charlotte is $238, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Charlotte is $292, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Charlotte is $302, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Charlotte is $312, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 6.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Charlotte is $180, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

Southwest, American, United and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Charlotte.

There are 66 American direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 United direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte per week. Flights are available on Monday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Charlotte at price $243 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest, American, United and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Charlotte.

There are 66 American direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 United direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte per week. Flights are available on Monday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Charlotte on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Charlotte start at $292 from Fri, Jul 3 to Mon, Jul 6 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Charlotte, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Charlotte start at $420 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Charlotte start at $180 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Charlotte, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Charlotte starts at $243 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Charlotte at price $243 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Charlotte, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.