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$301 Find cheap flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago 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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9:20 am - 5:26 pmFRA-ORD
15h 06m1 stop
11:00 pm - 10:20 pmORD-FRA
16h 20m1 stop
Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 28
6:35 am - 1:45 pmFRA-ORD
14h 10m1 stop
10:25 pm - 10:20 pmORD-FRA
16h 55m1 stop
Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 19
5:10 pm - 6:15 pmFRA-ORD
32h 05m1 stop
7:25 pm - 4:05 pmORD-FRA
13h 40m1 stop
$492Icelandair
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Mon, Jun 17 - Thu, Jun 27
2:00 pm - 6:15 pmFRA-ORD
11h 15m1 stop
7:25 pm - 1:00 pmORD-FRA
10h 35m1 stop
$494Icelandair
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 16
6:35 am - 12:45 pmFRA-ORD
13h 10m1 stop
10:25 pm - 7:40 pmORD-FRA
14h 15m1 stop
$496British Airways
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Mon, Jun 17 - Mon, Oct 14
9:20 am - 7:40 pmFRA-ORD
17h 20m1 stop
10:25 pm - 9:50 pmORD-FRA
16h 25m1 stop
$497British Airways
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Fri, May 24 - Fri, Jun 7
9:20 am - 9:44 pmFRA-ORD
19h 24m2 stops
10:25 pm - 10:20 pmORD-FRA
16h 55m1 stop
$510Royal Air Maroc
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Thu, May 23 - Thu, Jun 6
7:50 pm - 2:20 pmFRA-ORD
25h 30m1 stop
4:35 pm - 10:35 pmORD-FRA
23h 00m1 stop
$511Iberia
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Fri, May 17 - Mon, May 20
10:55 am - 7:21 amFRA-ORD
27h 26m1 stop
11:00 pm - 9:30 amORD-FRA
27h 30m1 stop
$533Iberia
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Mon, May 20 - Sun, Jun 2
9:20 am - 7:24 pmFRA-ORD
17h 04m2 stops
4:45 pm - 7:20 amORD-FRA
31h 35m1 stop
$677Royal Air Maroc
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 6

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

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

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport cost $553 and was between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $575.

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

The average price of all flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Frankfurt am Main to Chicago, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Frankfurt am Main, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $537 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $998 and $909 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago found on KAYAK was with Icelandair for $459. Icelandair proposed a round-trip connection from $492 and British Airways from $496.

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. They are Lufthansa and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Lufthansa, with the best one-way deal found costing $509. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Lufthansa.

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

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Frankfurt am Main and land in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 9h 11m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. 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 Frankfurt am Main and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 3 cabin class options for the route. These are 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 Frankfurt am Main to Chicago take?

Flying to Chicago from Frankfurt am Main requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 9h 05m.

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$301
Flight from Frankfurt Airport to Chicago

When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago 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 Frankfurt am Main to Chicago flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $301 for a one-way ticket and $486 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Frankfurt am Main to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Chicago?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/14Tue
1 stop
25h 15mFRA-ORD
$301
6/18Tue
2 stops
31h 44mFRA-ORD
$323
5/22Wed
2 stops
23h 35mFRA-ORD
$336
6/13Thu
1 stopIcelandair
11h 15mFRA-ORD
$459
9/9Mon
1 stopIcelandair
32h 05mFRA-ORD
$461
5/27Mon
1 stopAustrian Airlines
12h 00mFRA-ORD
$518
5/26Sun
nonstopLufthansa
9h 35mFRA-ORD
$520
5/20Mon
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 05mFRA-ORD
$579
9/3Tue
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
26h 10mFRA-ORD
$586
9/9Mon
nonstopLufthansa
9h 15mFRA-ORD
$642

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Last minute flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago

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 Frankfurt am Main to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stopITA Airways
26h 15mFRA-ORD
5/13Mon
multi-stopITA Airways
19h 00mORD-FRA
$665
5/8Wed
multi-stopITA Airways
29h 15mFRA-ORD
5/13Mon
multi-stopITA Airways
19h 00mORD-FRA
$685
5/8Wed
multi-stopITA Airways
29h 15mFRA-ORD
5/13Mon
multi-stopITA Airways
20h 50mORD-FRA
$705
5/8Wed
multi-stopIcelandair
11h 20mFRA-ORD
5/22Wed
multi-stopIcelandair
31h 45mORD-FRA
$709
5/9Thu
multi-stopKLM
14h 15mFRA-ORD
5/16Thu
multi-stopKLM
13h 18mORD-FRA
$757
5/9Thu
multi-stopITA Airways
26h 15mFRA-ORD
5/14Tue
multi-stopITA Airways
12h 40mORD-FRA
$762
5/9Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
9h 05mFRA-ORD
5/15Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 30mORD-FRA
$764
5/9Thu
multi-stop
14h 46mFRA-ORD
5/16Thu
multi-stop
15h 20mORD-FRA
$768
5/9Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
9h 05mFRA-ORD
5/16Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
8h 20mORD-FRA
$770
5/9Thu
multi-stop
14h 46mFRA-ORD
5/15Wed
multi-stop
14h 10mORD-FRA
$774

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Flights to Chicago

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Chicago (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Frankfurt am Main

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