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$226 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main (ORD-FRA)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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12:15 pm - 7:20 amORD-FRA
12h 05m1 stop
10:50 am - 3:50 pmFRA-ORD
12h 00m1 stop
$483British Airways
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 10
4:55 pm - 10:05 amORD-FRA
11h 10m1 stop
10:50 am - 5:55 pmFRA-ORD
14h 05m1 stop
$502Aer Lingus
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Sat, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 16
9:25 pm - 4:55 pmORD-FRA
13h 30m1 stop
6:00 am - 3:30 pmFRA-ORD
16h 30m1 stop
$509TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 6
6:00 pm - 6:50 pmORD-FRA
17h 50m1 stop
7:40 pm - 4:15 pmFRA-ORD
27h 35m1 stop
$530TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 20
7:10 pm - 3:25 pmORD-FRA
13h 15m1 stop
8:30 pm - 3:50 pmFRA-ORD
26h 20m1 stop
$546Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 20
8:10 pm - 3:25 pmORD-FRA
13h 15m1 stop
8:30 pm - 3:50 pmFRA-ORD
26h 20m1 stop
$560Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 8
8:40 am - 5:10 amORD-FRA
13h 30m1 stop
11:25 am - 7:04 pmFRA-ORD
14h 39m1 stop
$589
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Thu, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 4
6:35 pm - 2:05 pmORD-FRA
12h 30m1 stop
6:30 am - 2:25 pmFRA-ORD
14h 55m1 stop
$590
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 19
2:41 pm - 10:25 amORD-FRA
12h 44m2 stops
10:15 am - 7:40 pmFRA-ORD
16h 25m2 stops
$601American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 19
4:50 pm - 2:05 pmORD-FRA
15h 15m2 stops
10:15 am - 7:45 pmFRA-ORD
16h 30m2 stops
$602American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 7
11:13 am - 11:05 pmORD-HHN
28h 52m2 stops
$226
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Wed, Jul 17
5:11 pm - 11:05 pmORD-HHN
22h 54m2 stops
$259
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Wed, Jul 10
4:52 pm - 9:25 amORD-HHN
57h 33m2 stops
$260
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Sat, Jul 13
5:11 pm - 11:05 pmORD-HHN
22h 54m2 stops
$261
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Wed, Jul 10
6:00 pm - 6:50 pmORD-FRA
17h 50m1 stop
$416TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Oct 6
6:00 pm - 6:50 pmORD-FRA
17h 50m1 stop
$440TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Aug 5
7:25 pm - 4:05 pmORD-FRA
13h 40m1 stop
$481Icelandair
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Tue, Jul 16
8:10 am - 9:20 amORD-FRA
18h 10m1 stop
$552British Airways
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Sun, Jun 16
9:25 pm - 5:10 pmORD-FRA
12h 45m1 stop
$571British Airways
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Sun, Jun 16
8:30 am - 7:20 amORD-FRA
15h 50m1 stop
$573Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jun 17
10:27 am - 10:40 amORD-FRA
17h 13m2 stops
5:55 pm - 1:10 pmFRA-ORD
26h 15m1 stop
$719
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Fri, Jun 7 - Wed, Jul 3
10:27 am - 10:40 amORD-FRA
17h 13m2 stops
3:05 pm - 1:10 pmFRA-ORD
29h 05m2 stops
$789
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Fri, Jun 7 - Wed, Jul 3
8:10 am - 9:35 amORD-FRA
18h 25m1 stop
9:20 am - 5:32 pmFRA-ORD
15h 12m1 stop
$809British Airways
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Mon, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 25
8:30 pm - 10:20 pmORD-FRA
18h 50m1 stop
10:55 am - 8:30 pmFRA-ORD
16h 35m1 stop
$810American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Fri, Jun 21
8:10 am - 9:20 amORD-FRA
18h 10m1 stop
6:40 am - 1:45 pmFRA-ORD
14h 05m1 stop
$843British Airways
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Sun, Jun 9 - Fri, Jun 28
4:35 pm - 7:05 pmORD-FRA
19h 30m1 stop
6:30 am - 2:20 pmFRA-ORD
14h 50m1 stop
$870Iberia
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Fri, Jun 7 - Wed, Jul 3
8:30 pm - 10:20 pmORD-FRA
18h 50m1 stop
9:20 am - 4:08 pmFRA-ORD
13h 48m1 stop
$872American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sat, Aug 31
4:35 pm - 10:35 pmORD-FRA
23h 00m1 stop
12:10 pm - 2:20 pmFRA-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
$899Iberia
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Sun, Jun 9 - Tue, Oct 15
2:15 am - 10:20 pmORD-FRA
13h 05m1 stop
7:40 pm - 4:10 pmFRA-ORD
27h 30m1 stop
$1,007TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, Jun 7 - Tue, Oct 15
2:15 am - 6:50 pmORD-FRA
33h 35m1 stop
7:40 pm - 4:00 pmFRA-ORD
27h 20m1 stop
$1,050TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Fri, Jun 7 - Thu, Sep 19
11:35 pm - 2:20 pmORD-FRA
8h 45mnonstop
5:00 pm - 8:05 pmFRA-ORD
10h 05mnonstop
$755Lufthansa
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Sun, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 6
2:30 pm - 5:45 amORD-FRA
8h 15mnonstop
8:40 am - 11:05 amFRA-ORD
9h 25mnonstop
$765United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 17
10:35 pm - 2:20 pmORD-FRA
8h 45mnonstop
10:45 am - 1:25 pmFRA-ORD
9h 40mnonstop
$805Lufthansa
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Sun, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 17
2:30 pm - 5:45 amORD-FRA
8h 15mnonstop
8:40 am - 11:05 amFRA-ORD
9h 25mnonstop
$815Lufthansa
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Wed, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 24
10:35 pm - 2:20 pmORD-FRA
8h 45mnonstop
5:00 pm - 8:05 pmFRA-ORD
10h 05mnonstop
$836Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 7 - Mon, Dec 2
10:35 pm - 2:20 pmORD-FRA
8h 45mnonstop
10:45 am - 1:25 pmFRA-ORD
9h 40mnonstop
$855Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 18
3:30 pm - 5:45 amORD-FRA
8h 15mnonstop
5:00 pm - 8:05 pmFRA-ORD
10h 05mnonstop
$865
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Sat, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 16
10:30 pm - 2:05 pmORD-FRA
8h 35mnonstop
10:45 am - 2:25 pmFRA-ORD
9h 40mnonstop
$905Lufthansa
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 29
3:45 pm - 7:20 amORD-FRA
8h 35mnonstop
5:00 pm - 8:05 pmFRA-ORD
10h 05mnonstop
$955Lufthansa
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Wed, Oct 2 - Mon, Nov 4
6:35 pm - 9:55 amORD-FRA
8h 20mnonstop
12:45 pm - 3:00 pmFRA-ORD
9h 15mnonstop
$975United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 20

Flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main cost $506 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $668.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main is January, where tickets cost $690 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,340 and $1,164 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Chicago to Frankfurt am Main were found on British Airways ($483) and Aer Lingus ($502). TAP AIR PORTUGAL proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $416.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main. They are Lufthansa and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $640. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Lufthansa.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in Frankfurt am Main, with an average flight time of 8h 23m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main take?

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main. The quickest journey takes 8h 15m.

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Cheapest flight

$226
Flight from Chicago to Frankfurt-Hahn

When to book flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Frankfurt am Main flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main was $226 for a one-way ticket and $483 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Frankfurt am Main?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Frankfurt am Main from Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Frankfurt am Main or Frankfurt-Hahn.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Frankfurt am Main, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Frankfurt am Main from Chicago?

    Reykjavik is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt am Main from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Frankfurt am Main from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt am Main, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Lufthansa, Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada, Lufthansa, +2 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/17Wed
2 stops
28h 52mORD-HHN
$226
7/10Wed
2 stops
22h 54mORD-HHN
$259
7/13Sat
2 stops
57h 33mORD-HHN
$260
7/10Wed
2 stops
22h 54mORD-HHN
$261
10/6Sun
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 50mORD-FRA
$416
8/5Mon
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 50mORD-FRA
$440
7/16Tue
1 stopIcelandair
13h 40mORD-FRA
$481
6/16Sun
1 stopBritish Airways
18h 10mORD-FRA
$552
6/16Sun
1 stopBritish Airways
12h 45mORD-FRA
$571
6/17Mon
1 stopAlaska Airlines
15h 50mORD-FRA
$573

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/7Fri
multi-stop
17h 13mORD-FRA
7/3Wed
multi-stop
26h 15mFRA-ORD
$719
6/7Fri
multi-stop
17h 13mORD-FRA
7/3Wed
multi-stop
29h 05mFRA-ORD
$789
6/10Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
18h 25mORD-FRA
6/25Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 12mFRA-ORD
$809
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 50mORD-FRA
6/21Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
16h 35mFRA-ORD
$810
6/9Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
18h 10mORD-FRA
6/28Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
14h 05mFRA-ORD
$843
6/7Fri
multi-stopIberia
19h 30mORD-FRA
7/3Wed
multi-stopIberia
14h 50mFRA-ORD
$870
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 50mORD-FRA
8/31Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
13h 48mFRA-ORD
$872
6/9Sun
multi-stopIberia
23h 00mORD-FRA
10/15Tue
multi-stopIberia
33h 10mFRA-ORD
$899
6/7Fri
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
13h 05mORD-FRA
10/15Tue
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
27h 30mFRA-ORD
$1,007
6/7Fri
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
33h 35mORD-FRA
9/19Thu
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
27h 20mFRA-ORD
$1,050

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