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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Hamburg (CHI-HAM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Hamburg that are departing in the next months. 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Hamburg

Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:10 amORD-HAM
19h 10m2 stops
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9:50 am - 4:45 pmHAM-ORD
13h 55m1 stop
$501Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 10
British Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 6:00 pmORD-HAM
13h 15m1 stop
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6:50 am - 1:50 pmHAM-ORD
14h 00m1 stop
$503British Airways
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
British Airways Logo
5:10 pm - 9:05 pmORD-HAM
20h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:45 pm - 6:45 pmHAM-ORD
31h 00m1 stop
$505British Airways
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:10 amORD-HAM
19h 10m2 stops
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5:15 pm - 4:45 pmHAM-ORD
30h 30m2 stops
$511Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 10
Air Canada Logo
2:00 pm - 11:30 amORD-HAM
14h 30m2 stops
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7:30 am - 2:55 pmHAM-ORD
14h 25m2 stops
$513Air Canada
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 10
Air Canada Logo
2:00 pm - 11:30 amORD-HAM
14h 30m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:30 am - 2:55 pmHAM-ORD
14h 25m2 stops
$515Air Canada
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 10
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 10:15 pmORD-HAM
20h 50m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:30 pmHAM-ORD
14h 30m1 stop
$516American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 9
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 1:10 pmORD-HAM
11h 45m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:30 pmHAM-ORD
14h 30m1 stop
$518American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 2
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:05 amORD-HAM
15h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 8:05 pmHAM-ORD
12h 05m1 stop
$569United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
United Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 4:20 pmORD-HAM
11h 30m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 9:34 pmHAM-ORD
17h 34m2 stops
$576United Airlines
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Everything you should know

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Scandinavian Airlines
Cheapest • from $501 (round-trip)
Scandinavian Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 13% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$501
Overall average: $524
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/27Thu 12/4
ORD - HAM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$335
Typical prices: $434-$707
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 12/12
ORD - HAM • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Hamburg flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Hamburg?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Hamburg departing in November.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Hamburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Hamburg clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Hamburg, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Hamburg, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Hamburg?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Hamburg, 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 to Hamburg is September, where tickets cost $625 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $888 and $823 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Hamburg?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Hamburg, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Hamburg, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$335
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Hamburg

When to book flights from Chicago to Hamburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Hamburg 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 flights from Chicago to Hamburg

  • What cities can I get to from Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

    Besides the city of Hamburg, there are several German towns and cities you can get to pretty easily from HAM. They include Halstenbek, Glinde, Wedel, Reinbek, Wedel, Quickborn, Ahrensburg, and Rellingen. You may travel to some of these destinations via connection trains. However, the direct and swift means of getting to them is via taxis and rentals. At HAM, you can rent a car from Avis, Global Drive, Enterprise, Europcar, Thrifty, and Sixt, found on Level 0 of Terminal 2.

  • What public transportation options are available at Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

    In case you want to travel from HAM to the city center of Hamburg via public transport, you can take an S-Bahn train to the main train station in the city or a taxi. Taking the train is the best option. Other than being clean and affordable, these trains are fast, taking approximately 20 minutes to cover the distance from the airport to the station.

  • Which airline is suitable for family travel?

    In case you’re flying with young kids to HAM, it’s in your best interest to fly with British Airways. When flying with this airline, your child will enjoy in-flight entertainment, seats next to your loved one for free, and a special baggage allowance.

  • Which airlines have lounges at O’Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    American Airlines, United, Delta, Swiss, Air France, and British Airways all feature lounges at ORD. These lounges are open to travelers flying First or Business Class on their affiliated airlines. In one, you’ll enjoy access to comfortable seating, a variety of snacks and drinks, magazines, strategically placed TVs, and quiet zones.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Hamburg?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Hamburg was $335 for a one-way ticket and $501 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Hamburg?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Hamburg.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Hamburg?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Hamburg (Hamburg). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Hamburg flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Hamburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Hamburg?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Hamburg, Scandinavian Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Hamburg are Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $748 and an overall rating of 7.4, Scandinavian Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $792 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Hamburg?

    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 Hamburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Hamburg 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 Hamburg?

    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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg?

    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 Hamburg from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Hamburg

  • In Chicago, you can board your flight to Hamburg Airport (HAM) at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). If you’d like to depart from the airport closer to the city center, MDW is the airport for you. However, if a cheap ticket is your determining factor, it’s in your best interest to check out the flights at ORD.
  • On your way from Chicago to HAM aboard a single-stop flight, your layover destination will depend on the airline you travel with. You will stop over at Frankfurt (FRA) if you travel with Lufthansa, Munich (MUC) if you journey with United Airlines, and Copenhagen (CPH) if you board a Scandinavian Airlines flight.
  • You can get liquids onboard your flight’s cabin, irrespective of the airline you’re flying with to Hamburg. To be allowed onboard, your liquids must be stored in containers that don’t exceed 3.4 ounces (100 ml). The containers must be stored in a transparent, resealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of a liter. You can bring on only one quart-size bag. At security screening, your quart-size bag must be placed separately from the rest of your carry-on.
  • Suppose you have limited mobility. In that case, you can count on easing through either of Chicago's airports. This is because they feature multiple elevators and ramps to ease access to public areas, accessible toilets, wheelchairs availed upon request, and parking spots designated for disabled passengers. Additionally, these airports feature staff always ready to help.
  • Among the airlines serving flights to Hamburg from Chicago, KLM and Air Canada feature the best green records. In attempts to minimize the impacts of their activities on the environment, these airlines have revamped their fleet with aircraft that are fuel-efficient, continually supported sustainable aviation fuel research, and financed a number of conservation efforts. Going by their initiatives, traveling with either airline is advisable if you’d like to travel with an eco-friendly partner.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Hamburg

 
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Scandinavian AirlinesOverall score based on 1531 reviews
8.0Crew
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
6.6Entertainment
7.6Boarding
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No vegetarian option was provided for the regular meal or the pre-landing snack.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2025LAX - CPH
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No vegetarian option was provided for the regular meal or the pre-landing snack.

The Scandinavian flight was excellent, however the second flight was partnered with TAP Portugal which was not so good. crowded gate area with no chairs, delayed flight, bad boarding process, no entertainment system onboard, and the baggage didn’t get to the carousel until well over an hour which caused our taxi that was waiting to leave. Love SAS, hate TAP.

Great logistics and timeliness as we arrived quite early. Flight smooth and fast. Excellent entertainment. Plane itself was a bit tired and the crew mostly indifferent. Baggage took forever but that’s on CPH. Would use SAS again for sure.

Will not recommend SAS for business travel. Food was so-so. Service was very good. First leg was very good. Second leg from Copenhagen to Barcelona was terrible. We paid a LOT for business class and to have seats worse than most coach seats with no entertainment and no charging available for 1/3rd of the whole trip was not acceptable. Very disappointing. I thought they were coming back in the U.S. with style, NOT YET.

I do not have a problem with the airline but both my two suitcases that were supposed to go from Hawaii to Copenhagen didn’t get on the plane in Seattle. I arrive on Monday the 21st at 10:30 in the morning. I did not get my two suitcases before Friday late afternoon that is unacceptable.

No choice of food. Needed to pay more even for a can of coke!!!

The seats were really close together and hard to get comfortable. The food was okay. The cheese was amazing! I loved the cold towels they gave us.

When my flight was changed from delays they were quick to rebook me.

I really enjoyed how clean and big the aircraft was, as well as how friendly the crew was.

Airline left me stranded in the U.S. gave me an unrequested refund of 40% of booking and canceled my trip back! When I asked why, the said “we don’t have to tell you why”. “But you can rebook”. Never again! Paid 2x and rebooked on Austrian. What a joke!

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

The flight attendants were rude. Seemed like they didn’t want to be there. Except for one girl that was really nice. Seats are sooooo uncomfortable. They give you a piece of paper and a thin cushion for a pillow and blanket that does nothing. Airlines have gone way downhill, especially United international flights. Food was disguting. Definitely flying ANA next time.

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Moved me away from my family and refused to fix it.

I have always been pleased with their service. Would not change a thing

Seating and food was the worst we have experienced in 35 years of traveling for both personal and busines .

Economy seats felt more cramped than other flights we have taken.7 hr, painful sitting hours 6 and 7. Web site difficult to deal with. Originally put in for 1 special meal due to type 2. Meal was awful. Tried to change selection to standard for return flight, on app and website, unable to complete that action.

I was sleeping during dinner service, no one bothered to offer meal later, I remained hungry….until I got a morning sandwich!

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Connection at Hethrow was horrible..We couldn't get out of the plane for an hour as they were buying people to the airport and there were not enough busses. We had 2 and half hf between flights so it was very tight. After departing plane we had to go thru security again. People with less time in between connections missed their flights

Poor all around experience. Sat at gate in Grand Rapids to Chicago for 2.5 hours. No food or water offered and no allowances to use restroom. Missed connecting flight to London and not offered any compensation including food or lodging. Not happy with AA, claims delay was weather related but no weather issues seen on radar. Take ownership for real reason behind delay which was actually the IT outage. Very disappointing and will not be recommending AA for domestic or international flights if this is the way that customers are treated.

Horrible… I was downgraded without notice, had to sit in economy and given my back injury was in pain most of the journey. I expect to be reimbursed for this inconvenience and after my return flight home, I never plan to fly with British Airways again.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

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