Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Durham

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Durham is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 5 hr Sun, May 31	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Durham is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights	$287	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Durham is currently $287
Last-minute weekend getaway	$334	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Durham is currently $334
Cheapest business class flights	$418	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Durham is currently $418

Fastest flight	1 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Durham takes 1 hr 50 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 Durham is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $100–265
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $165–310

Popular airlines from Chicago to Durham

American

Nonstop

from $227

Typical price: $185–390

47 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - RDU Every day

564 weekly connecting flights

ORD - RDU Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $287

Typical price: $185–425

18 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - RDU Every day

1430 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - RDU Every day
United

Nonstop

from $251

Typical price: $175–385

40 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - RDU Every day

173 weekly connecting flights

ORD - RDU Every day
Delta

from $307

Typical price: $215–540

739 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - RDU Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $180

Typical price: $135–280

3 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - RDU Every Mon, Thu, Sun

53 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - RDU Every day
Alaska

from $603

Typical price: $540–1,150

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - RDU 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 Durham

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 18 min 10 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Charlotte United States 2 hr 16 min 127 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Greensboro United States 1 hr 3 min 58 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 2 hr 21 min 135 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Durham

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Durham are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $100 to $265.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Durham 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 Durham is $227, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Durham is $287, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Durham is $251, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Durham is $307, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Durham is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Durham is $603, flying from May 29 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Durham starts at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Sun, May 31.

1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Durham.

Durham has warm summers (Jun–Sep) and fairly mild winters (Dec–Feb), making it a popular year-round destination. The Art of Cool Fest (Apr/May) fills downtown with live music. The American Dance Festival (Jun–Jul) celebrates modern dance with visiting choreographers, students and multiple performances.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Durham.
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 Durham 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 Durham.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 47 nonstop flights and 564 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 18 nonstop flights and 1,430 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Durham are:

United offers 40 nonstop flights and 173 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .
Delta offers 739 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .
Frontier offers 3 nonstop flights and 53 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Durham 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 Durham is $227, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Durham is $287, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Durham is $251, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Durham is $307, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Durham is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Durham is $603, flying from May 29 to May 31.

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

There are 47 American direct flights from Chicago to Durham per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Durham per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 United direct flights from Chicago to Durham per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Durham per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday 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 Durham at price $334 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

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

There are 47 American direct flights from Chicago to Durham per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Durham per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 United direct flights from Chicago to Durham per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Durham per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday 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 Durham on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Durham start at $287 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Durham, 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 Durham start at $418 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Durham start at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Durham, 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 Durham starts at $334 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Durham at price $334 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Durham, 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.