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Flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

Cheapest airlines flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Chicago to Frankfurt, including Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Scandinavian Airlines logo Scandinavian Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Frankfurt according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Chicago to Frankfurt in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$568, and round-trip direct flights start at US$884.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 18:25
        8h 30m
        Nonstop
        FRA 09:55
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Tue, Feb 17 | United Airlines
        FRA 08:40
        9h 30m
        Nonstop
        ORD 11:10
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Tue, Feb 24 | United Airlines
        US$884 US$1,252
        28% off
        28% off
        US$1,252 US$884
      • ORD 18:25
        8h 30m
        Nonstop
        FRA 09:55
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Tue, Feb 17 | Lufthansa
        FRA 08:40
        9h 30m
        Nonstop
        ORD 11:10
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Tue, Feb 24 | Lufthansa
        US$889 US$1,252
        28% off
        28% off
        US$1,252 US$889
      • ORD 20:15
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        FRA 16:55
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Sat, Feb 28 | TAP Air Portugal
        FRA 06:00
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 15:25
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Sat, Mar 7 | TAP Air Portugal
        US$449 US$1,252
        64% off
        64% off
        US$1,252 US$449
      • ORD 19:20
        12h 10m
        1 stop
        FRA 14:30
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Thu, Feb 5 | Scandinavian Airlines
        FRA 10:30
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:45
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Thu, Feb 12 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$519
        59% off
        US$1,252 US$519
      • ORD 20:25
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        FRA 16:55
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Mon, Jan 19 | TAP Air Portugal
        FRA 06:00
        15h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 14:45
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Mon, Jan 26 | TAP Air Portugal
        US$527
        57% off
        US$1,252 US$527
      • ORD 19:20
        12h 10m
        1 stop
        FRA 14:30
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Tue, Jan 20 | Scandinavian Airlines
        FRA 10:30
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:45
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Tue, Jan 27 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$528
        57% off
        US$1,252 US$528
      • ORD 20:20
        12h 10m
        1 stop
        FRA 14:30
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Tue, Mar 17 | Scandinavian Airlines
        FRA 11:15
        12h 30m
        1 stop
        ORD 17:45
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Fri, Mar 20 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$530
        57% off
        US$1,252 US$530
      • ORD 19:20
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        FRA 09:50
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Sat, Feb 7 | Scandinavian Airlines
        FRA 10:30
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:45
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Tue, Feb 10 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$531
        57% off
        US$1,252 US$531
      • ORD 18:30
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        FRA 12:05
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Wed, Feb 18 | Icelandair
        FRA 13:05
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 17:20
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Wed, Feb 25 | Icelandair
        US$535
        56% off
        US$1,252 US$535
      • ORD 19:10
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        FRA 22:40
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Thu, Feb 5 | TAP Air Portugal
        FRA 06:00
        16h
        1 stop
        ORD 15:00
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Thu, Feb 12 | TAP Air Portugal
        US$536
        56% off
        US$1,252 US$536
      • ORD 19:20
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        FRA 19:45
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Sat, Feb 28 | Scandinavian Airlines
        FRA 20:30
        27h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:45
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Sat, Mar 7 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$594
        53% off
        US$1,252 US$594
      • ORD 19:20
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        FRA 19:45
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Sat, Feb 14 | Scandinavian Airlines
        FRA 11:05
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:45
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Tue, Feb 17 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$602
        52% off
        US$1,252 US$602
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        FRA Invalid Date
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Tue, Jan 20 | Normal Airline
        FRA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 16:00
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Thu, Jan 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 18:25
        8h 30m
        Nonstop
        FRA 09:55
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Fri, Feb 6 | United Airlines
        US$568 US$825
        31% off
        31% off
        US$825 US$568
      • ORD 16:20
        8h 5m
        Nonstop
        FRA 07:25
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Fri, Feb 6 | Lufthansa
        US$586 US$825
        28% off
        28% off
        US$825 US$586
      • ORD 08:16
        14h 39m
        1 stop
        FRA 05:55
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Tue, Jan 20 | American Airlines
        US$335 US$825
        59% off
        59% off
        US$825 US$335
      • ORD 10:15
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        FRA 05:55
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Tue, Jan 20 | Jetblue Airways
        US$341
        59% off
        US$825 US$341
      • ORD 12:05
        14h 45m
        1 stop
        FRA 09:50
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Fri, Jan 23 | Frontier Airlines
        US$341
        59% off
        US$825 US$341
      • ORD 08:00
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        FRA 07:10
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Thu, Feb 5 | Air Canada
        US$349
        57% off
        US$825 US$349
      • ORD 19:20
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        FRA 09:50
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Sat, Feb 21 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$360
        56% off
        US$825 US$360
      • ORD 12:41
        14h 9m
        1 stop
        FRA 09:50
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Wed, Mar 4 | Singapore Airlines
        US$363
        56% off
        US$825 US$363
      • ORD 19:10
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        FRA 22:40
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Thu, Feb 5 | TAP Air Portugal
        US$368
        55% off
        US$825 US$368
      • ORD 09:40
        17h 10m
        1 stop
        FRA 09:50
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Fri, Jan 30 | Singapore Airlines
        US$369
        55% off
        US$825 US$369
      • ORD 19:20
        12h 10m
        1 stop
        FRA 14:30
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Thu, Feb 5 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$370
        55% off
        US$825 US$370
      • ORD 13:57
        12h 53m
        1 stop
        FRA 09:50
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Thu, Feb 5 | Delta Air Lines
        US$370
        55% off
        US$825 US$370
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        FRA Invalid Date
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Tue, Jan 20 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chicago to Frankfurt are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Chicago to Frankfurt Flight Details

The distance between Chicago and Frankfurt is about 6,963.11 km. The average flying time from Chicago to Frankfurt is around 8 hours 17 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$335
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$449
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance6,963.11 km
Average flight time8 hours 17 minutes
Popular airlineScandinavian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Frankfurt route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Frankfurt (CHI-FRA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$335 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to FRA on Tue, Jan 20), while TAP Air Portugal offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$449 departing on Sat, Feb 28 and returning on Sat, Mar 7.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Chicago to Frankfurt, including: Scandinavian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 8 hours 17 minutes to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Frankfurt, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jan 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$335.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Frankfurt travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt on January 25, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$240.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Frankfurt, with O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport (ORD-FRA) is by far the most common option on this route: Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Hahn Airport (HHN).
  • The time difference between Frankfurt and Chicago is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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