Cheap Flights from Chicago to Charlotte
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Charlotte
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Charlotte? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Charlotte vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Charlotte for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ORD - CLT
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-05
ORD - CLT
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - CLT
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - CLT
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - CLT
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
ORD - CLT
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Charlotte flight facts
Distance
597 mi
961 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Charlotte
CLT · Charlotte Douglas Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Milwaukee - Charlotte · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights Chicago - Greenville · Greenville is 75 mi from Charlotte
Flights Chicago - Greensboro · Greensboro is 83 mi from Charlotte
Flights South Bend - Charlotte · South Bend is 86 mi from Chicago
Flights Chicago - Columbia · Columbia is 89 mi from Charlotte
Flights Chicago - Asheville · Asheville is 91 mi from Charlotte
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Charlotte
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - CLT
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - CLT
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 16,500 Pts + $10.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - CLT
First | Non stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - CLT
First | Non stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - CLT
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - CLT
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Charlotte, NC (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
From Pts or $734
Charlotte, NC (USA)
Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $255
Charlotte, NC (USA)
The Westin Charlotte
From Pts or $265
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Charlotte depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Charlotte.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Charlotte.
Chicago and Charlotte are about 597 miles (961 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 597-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas Intl (CLT).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Charlotte, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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