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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 3:10 pm and lands at 11:31 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 7:56 am.

The flight takes about 8h 21m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 8h 21m, covering 4,328 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from $709 to $1,269, with an average of $930 over the past 12 months. Anything below $709 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $930 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $494 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $1,376 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 747-8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and morning flights for 0%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights:

• Lufthansa
• United Airlines
• Thai Airways

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $410, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $853 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,033, a difference of $180.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Lufthansa

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 56m, compared with 11h 26m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 12h 01m via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF).

Frankfurt am Main Airport is 7 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Römerberg, Oper Frankfurt and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Condor: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

American Airlines offers an airport escort to help minors reach the gate during flight connections. Delta's unaccompanied-minor program includes airport-agent assistance at check-in, early boarding and staff-assisted deplaning. Lufthansa and Delta offer age-appropriate entertainment and meals for minors. American Airlines also has a Kids Room and kids-only connection lounges, though its onboard food and drink service is limited.