Cheap flights from Charlotte to Chicago from $123 CLT → ORD
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest return found recently is $232 with jetBlue, 3 Dec – 5 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $123 with Frontier Airlines, 20 Nov, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $123, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $232, 3 Dec to 5 Dec
- Usual return price
- $234 to $256
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $232 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $234 to $256.
Cheapest return found recently
$232
3 Dec – 5 Dec · jetBlue
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Leaves 6:40 a.m. · Return leaves 5:35 a.m. · 17 h 12 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$236
19 Nov – 23 Nov · American Airlines
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Leaves 10:44 p.m. · Return leaves 5:19 a.m. · 4 h 18 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$232 3 Dec – 5 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 42 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $207 to $385.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 19 Nov to 4 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 2-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 3 Dec, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov – 23 Nov | $236 | American Airlines | Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 5 Dec | $232 | jetBlue | Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Dec – 6 Dec | $275 | Frontier Airlines | Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $232.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines, jetBlue, Frontier Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$123
20 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Leaves 8:54 a.m. · 15 h 40 min trip
1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$123 20 Novfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 27 days, 29 Sept to 10 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $33 to $195.
27 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 20 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | $123 | Frontier Airlines | Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Charlotte to Chicago
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 3 Dec – 5 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 20 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Charlotte to Chicago?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (42 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $304 | $236 | +32% | 18 |
| 14–29 days | $231 | $207 | Cheapest seen | 33 |
| 30–59 days | $258 | $231 | +12% | 13 |
| 90–179 days | $385 | $341 | +67% | 9 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 19% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 29 Sept and 10 Nov (27 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $149 | $122 | +23% | 15 |
| 7–13 days | $123 | $33 | +2% | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $121 | $112 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Greensboro → Chicago
134 km from Charlotte
$339
$107 more than flying from Charlotte
16 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 · GSO → ORD · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Charlotte → South Bend
116 km from Chicago
$108
$15 less than flying to Chicago
19 Nov · CLT → SBN · 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Greenville → Chicago
147 km from Charlotte
$167
$44 more than flying from Charlotte
14 Nov · GSP → ORD · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Greensboro → Chicago
134 km from Charlotte
$174
$51 more than flying from Charlotte
22 Nov · GSO → ORD · nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 3 Dec – 5 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Charlotte to Chicago?
The cheapest return found recently is $232 with jetBlue, 3 Dec to 5 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $234 to $256.
How much is a one-way flight from Charlotte to Chicago?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $123 with Frontier Airlines, 20 Nov, found 4 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Chicago?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $232, 3 Dec to 5 Dec, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Charlotte to Chicago?
In 42 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 24% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure. In 27 days of prices between 29 Sept and 10 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 19% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Charlotte to Chicago?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $236 with American Airlines, 19 Nov to 23 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Chicago?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 20 Nov, takes 15 h 40 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Chicago?
Between 19 Nov and 4 Dec, American Airlines has the cheapest return on 1 of the 3 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 1 and Frontier Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work