Cheap Flights from CLT to ORD: When to Fly from Charlotte to Chicago

 

The cheapest times to fly from CLT to ORD are

• January 1st to February 25th
• August 6th to February 25th (except the weeks of November 19th, December 17th, and December 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from CLT to ORD is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $604 for Sunday flights during mid May, or as low as $169 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to Chicago

Flying from Charlotte, NC (CLT) to Chicago, IL (ORD) will usually cost between $203 to $367 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $206. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid May, with an average price of $376. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $170 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $290 can be considered a good price for a round-trip CLT to ORD flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the CLT to ORD route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the CLT to ORD flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Charlotte. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.3, which is in the normal range for a flight.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $59 (18%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $261. Return trip prices are from the ORD to CLT flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from CLT to ORD can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 4 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from CLT to ORD? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 12 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Kenya Airways, Qantas, Qatar Airways, SAS, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 599 miles or 964 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from CLT to ORD?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop CLT to ORD flight is about 2 hour 4 minutes.

How many flights go between Charlotte, NC and Chicago, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 58 available flights from CLT to ORD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from CLT to ORD tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 35% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 11% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ORD heading for CLT about 23 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Chicago, IL is about 16 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• American: 23 minutes late
• SkyWest: 17 minutes late
• United: 14 minutes late
• Republic: 47 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.