Cheap flights from Chicago to Raleigh from $81

The cheapest month to fly to Raleigh from Chicago is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $27, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Raleigh during the month of January, then departing from Chicago during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $49.

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Raleigh is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $233. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $314. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Raleigh.

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Raleigh when you can find flight prices for as low as $223. Flying to Raleigh at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Raleigh is in the afternoon when prices are around $310.

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Raleigh-Durham for the best Chicago - Raleigh-Durham flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Raleigh from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Raleigh for around $266 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Raleigh from Chicago for as low as $212 on momondo.

You could potentially save up to 26% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Raleigh flight.

As of May 2026, prices for Chicago to Raleigh flights are approximately 94% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Southwest and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Raleigh-Durham

American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Raleigh from Chicago according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Raleigh. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Raleigh on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between Chicago and Raleigh is 31 per day as of May 2026. The most frequent departure time is 6:00PM, with 39% of daily flights leaving at noon.

220 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to Raleigh as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.