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Best Germany Flight Deals from Chicago

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Munich
Munich1 stop$494
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$462
Hamburg
Hamburg1 stop$521
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf1 stop$537
Stuttgart
Stuttgart1 stop$612
Cologne
Cologne1 stop$647
Nuremberg
Nuremberg1 stop$688
Hannover
Hannover1 stop$605
Bremen
Bremen1 stop$887
Dresden
Dresden3 stops$1,243
Leipzig
Leipzig1 stop$868
Dortmund
Dortmund2 stops$1,327
Memmingen
Memmingen3 stops$915
Münster
Münster2 stops$981
Paderborn
Paderborn2 stops$6,521
Saarbruecken
Saarbruecken2 stops$1,508
Munich
Munich1 stop$494
Berlin
Berlin2 stops$462
Hamburg
Hamburg1 stop$521
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf1 stop$537
Stuttgart
Stuttgart1 stop$612
Cologne
Cologne1 stop$647
Nuremberg
Nuremberg1 stop$688
Hannover
Hannover1 stop$605
Bremen
Bremen1 stop$887
Dresden
Dresden3 stops$1,243
Leipzig
Leipzig1 stop$868
Dortmund
Dortmund2 stops$1,327
Memmingen
Memmingen3 stops$915
Münster
Münster2 stops$981
Paderborn
Paderborn2 stops$6,521
Saarbruecken
Saarbruecken2 stops$1,508

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Germany

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Germany 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Germany

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Germany.
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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 9:00 pmORD-BER
18h 45m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 4:10 pmBER-ORD
25h 20m2 stops
$462Scandinavian Airlines
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ma., sep. 15 - on., okt. 22
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 1:50 pmORD-BER
11h 35m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 4:10 pmBER-ORD
25h 20m2 stops
$464Scandinavian Airlines
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ma., sep. 15 - on., okt. 22
Icelandair Logo
10:15 pm - 1:10 pmORD-BER
31h 55m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
2:05 pm - 6:15 pmBER-ORD
11h 10m1 stop
$569Icelandair
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fr., okt. 17 - lø., okt. 25
British Airways Logo
7:15 pm - 9:35 amORD-DUS
31h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:15 am - 1:50 pmDUS-ORD
13h 35m1 stop
$575British Airways
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on., aug. 13 - on., aug. 20
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 7:15 amORD-BER
15h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 6:16 pmBER-ORD
15h 26m2 stops
$658United Airlines
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ma., aug. 11 - ma., aug. 25
Icelandair Logo
7:25 pm - 1:10 pmORD-BER
10h 45m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
12:55 pm - 5:20 pmBER-ORD
11h 25m1 stop
$694Icelandair
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ti., jul. 1 - to., nov. 13
United Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 7:15 amORD-BER
13h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 2:00 pmBER-ORD
32h 10m1 stop
$709United Airlines
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fr., aug. 1 - ti., aug. 12
British Airways Logo
9:15 pm - 10:40 pmORD-HAM
18h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:40 am - 1:50 pmHAM-ORD
14h 10m1 stop
$715British Airways
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on., aug. 27 - lø., sep. 13
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 9:05 pmORD-BER
16h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
12:55 pm - 6:25 pmBER-ORD
12h 30m1 stop
$727Lufthansa
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fr., jul. 4 - to., nov. 13
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 1:10 pmORD-MUC
8h 30mnonstop
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3:45 pm - 6:15 pmMUC-ORD
9h 30mnonstop
$818Lufthansa
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on., sep. 3 - on., sep. 10
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Germany flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Germany 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 Germany flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Germany.

The cheapest ticket to Germany from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Munich, at $630 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $631.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Germany?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $2,861 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Germany?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Germany, 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 Germany is January, when tickets cost $792 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,405 and $1,231 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Germany clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Germany on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Germany, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Germany, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$266
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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Flights from Chicago to Germany: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Chicago to Germany 
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaORD-FRASep 2024
I personally like Lufthansa, draw back are the distances to walk at the Frankfurt airport.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesORD-FRASep 2024
Be prepared to wait in long line for boarder control. Allow enough time for your layover
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaORD-MUCMay 2024
Anytime you have a chance to fly Lufthansa, you should!

FAQs - booking Germany flights

  • Can I fly with my pet from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Germany?

    You can either fly with your pet with you inside the cabin, or book it as cargo with Lufthansa. If your pet is under 18 pounds, it can travel inside a carrier in the cabin. However, the heavier ones must be booked at least 72 hours before the departure and ride with cargo. You will have to fill out an online registration form in either case.

  • Do I need a visa to visit Germany?

    No, American passport holders need not have a visa to visit Germany for up to 90 days. However, your passport should be valid for a minimum of six months and should have two blank pages. Ensure you carry proof of return and hotel booking details while entering German borders.

  • Will I get kid-friendly meals from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Germany?

    If you are flying with a kid, book your tickets with British Airways for their choice of kid-friendly meals. They have a special menu designed for the little guests. The menu consists of low-spice and easy-to-digest dishes. You can also book your tickets with Air Canada or Lufthansa, as both offer an exclusive kids’ menu.

  • How can I fly sustainably from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Germany?

    If you’re looking for an environment-friendly way to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Germany, you should book KLM Airlines to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. It is the most sustainable airline on this route and is known for using low-emission fuel, lighter aircraft, and taking minimal weight on board.

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

    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 Germany.

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

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

    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 from Chicago to Germany with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Germany?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Germany is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $754 on average. Morning departures are around 29% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Germany is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,058.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Germany

  • If you are flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Germany, you can choose to land at Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC). Lufthansa, United Airlines, and Icelandair have frequent flights on this route.
  • Those looking for a nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport should book their tickets with Lufthansa. It is recommended to upgrade to premium economy for its baggage allowance (two bags up to 50 lbs each), extra legroom, and an exclusive in-flight entertainment system.
  • If your destination is Frankfurt, you can book your tickets with Lufthansa for a nonstop flight to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). The airline has partnered with United Club B6 to provide its passengers with the utmost comfort. Business class flyers and certain credit card holders will get free access to this lounge. Relax and replenish before boarding your long flight!
  • Cologne Cathedral is a major tourist destination in Germany. You can visit this monument by flying to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). British Airways and Swiss Air have one-stop flights to Cologne Airport, with a respective layover at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).
  • If you plan to visit Berlin, you should fly into Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). United Airlines, Air Canada, and Lufthansa have one-stop flights to Berlin. Your possible layovers will be at Frankfurt Airport. These layovers are approximately one hour; hence, you should buy a business class or premium economy ticket to avoid queues and take advantage of priority boarding.

Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Germany

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Germany? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8696 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
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A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025ORD - SFO
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A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

I do prefer to fly United and have always had excellent service, except for bad weather. Flights are on time and staff is alway curtious and helpful

They switched out gate from terminal 1 to terminal two ten minutes before boarding. So we had to make a 20 min crazy fast walk to a different terminal. Then we boarded the plane and waited for over 40 minutes until push back. Brutal

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats were really cramped. The high backs on the chairs made you feel claustrophobic.

Maybe more diverse entertainment. Although the inflight cameras were amazing 10/10

Boarding was chaotic and the flight left late but arrived at a decent time. This may have been because of the sxsw festival that was going on.

The flight got canceled and you just send an email in the middle of the night and no solution to how to get on the next flight or provide other solutions.

You cost me my time and did not compensate properly. Gfy.

Missed a connecting flight and SAS was at fault. I was awarded a $20 voucher in exchange for 8 hours of my time? Gfy.

Seat was lumpier than I’ve ever remembered it to be although comfortable when tilted back. I don’t recall being that hungry after being served food from SAS before. Flight attendant on the second flight to Aalborg seemed to be having a bad day.

I experienced trouble with the automatic bag check in. When I scanned the baggage tag I received, things were fine as the conveyor belt moved forward then abruptly stopped! My luggage traveled about 4 feet and I had to reach over a barrier to retrieve it. I went to another scanner position and when I scanned the SAS baggage tag, the screen told me it could not continue!! I went to another scanner position agent who had me put it on the conveyor belt by her & somehow sent it down the belt. I flew from Bergen to Oslo with a two 2️⃣ hour layover before connecting to LHR. My bag was NOT on the flight. I had no clothes for the next day when I flew to Boston. I filed a Lost Bag report and waiting for updates.

All flights were on time! The crew was nice and polite Thank you. Food was awful. They give you terrible pasta or rice dish and make you pay for chicken if you’d like meat. When I asked for water with my tea, they told me, I’d have to pay 3 euros for water. Restrooms were filthy half way through the flight.

It was ok. Vegan meal was good, however no complimentary alcoholic beverages.

For an economy lite experience, it's by far the best I've had. New planes, clean, great destinations. Very happy to have discovered Iceland Air.

Good. Lacking overhead bin space. No food offered but you can order online or in flight and pay for snacks.

No food was served for 7.5 hrs flight. When our flight changed to other airlines due to wether issue, our seats booked with no checked in luggage when I already payed for. We end up to pay 90 euro per suitcase.

Booked with Kayak… Economy Class it said. I had filtered for 1 checked bag. Get to boarding and it says I have Economy Light w/ no checked bags. $136 each way for baggage now. Do not use smartfares.com. Very misleading and a terrible start to this trip.

Overall good. I was surprised how easy it was to get from plain to plain in such a short time. Food choices were not so great and quite expensive. Entertainment was ok. Flights were smooth.

Our three ski bags did not arrive and are still not delivered, one full day later. With one ski bag not traceable at all. I would not fly Iceland Air again.

Horrible. The flight was delayed by over 3 hours but updates were barely provided. Boarding started 3 hours late then stopped because their system crashed. So now, passengers were standing for 15 minutes in the open waiting to get boarding passes scanned and get on a bus. Duty-free closed around 4-4:30. Only 1 food outlet was open and it was super slow and busy since it was serving passengers from multiple flights. So a number of passengers couldn't buy meals at the terminal. Since the flight was delayed by over 3 hours, we could have been offered snacks on-board. Nothing. The seats barely reclined. In-flight entertainment options were pitiful. Overall, a miserable experience. Never flying on Icelandair ever again. :(

Bad. Flights were late, by hours. No clear information was provided even until the delayed boarding time.

Again, lines for boarding are a problem in iceland. The flight itself was fine and very smooth. No complaints. We would definitely fly icelandair again.

take snacks and food. purchase options in flight are not great

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

We had a 1 1/2 hour delay before we left Denver. When we arrive to Frankfort, they didn’t announce that people with connecting flights to exit the plane first. My next flight was already boarding when we we taxiing in to the gate. I waited another 10 minutes to get off the plane. I had to run to catch my next flight. I mean run! I made it with one minute to spare, but my luggage did not. My luggage came two hours later on a different flight.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

It would have been nice if my luggage had made it onto my connecting flight as well. Now I have to wait for my luggage to be delivered and that might take a while, which certainly put a damper on the entire experience.

Crew was not happy. Very uncomfortable seats. When person leans back in front of you the screen is too close to me. Food was awful.

They lost my luggage and despite all follow ups through emails and phone calls they don’t give me an update

Everything went really well. Snacks could be better and there was no tea/coffee service after dinner. Crew was helpful and friendly.

Both flights were delayed and we missed our connection. Our second flight was delayed 3 times. I have always had great service and never any problems with my flights on Lufthansa. My last two flights were, unfortunately, awful. I fly quite often to Germany and have had better luck with United than Lufthansa.

Too much long line at the TSA and Security. Prepare for long walk for baggage claim.

The flight from Seattle was delayed, which made me miss my connection to Florence. I was re-booked NINE HOURS LATER!!! That’s basically a vacation day lost. British Airways needs to partner with other airlines when possible to get a more realistic travel time, if delays occur. I realize there aren’t many flights to Florence from London, so I would book differently were I to return. The actual flight from Seattle was very comfortable and the crew was great, no faults there. I enjoy British Airways, this was an anomaly.

The crew could not have been more helpful, my meal was excellent, I slept peacefully until right before landing, and the BA lounge was a godsend. The only negative I encountered was the coffee both on the plane and in the lounge. Not to my taste but that’s a personal preference.

I don’t understand why a reputable airline like BA would delegate their London flights to AA. Makes no sense to me, as most domestic carriers do such a poor job these days. Terminal 3 at LHR is a total dump

LCY airport is an amazing airport and I love the flight from LCY to FRA with BA. Efficient, easy, comfortable and great luggage allownace with BA. I iused to fly predominantley LH, but the service and price - benefit ratio of Lufthansa has deteriorated a lot over the last 5 years. Whereas BA keeps an excellent service level with friendly staff.

The boarding process was quite loud and chaotic. The flight attendants kept barking over the PA system about people needing to only stow large items in the overhead bins. During the one and only service, I was hit by the service cart. At the same time, a passenger was returning from the bathroom and the crew definitely saw him but stopped a few seats short of allowing him to sit down before starting service and made him wait a good 10 minutes before passing his seat and allowing him to sit down, after which he had to ask for his snack and beverage or he would have been passed over. Neither flight attendant thanked passengers as they left; in fact, I did not see them again once the plane door was opened.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

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