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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Spain

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$524
Málaga
Málaga1 stop$575
Ibiza
Ibiza1 stop$637
Seville
Seville1 stop$555
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$524
Málaga
Málaga1 stop$575
Ibiza
Ibiza1 stop$637
Seville
Seville1 stop$555

Book Cheap Chicago to Spain Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Spain 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Spain

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 24
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ORD
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MAD
16h 00m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 pm - 4:30 pm
MAD
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ORD
29h 30m
1 stop
$524TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 6
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
8:10 pm - 11:30 pm
ORD
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MAD
20h 20m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 am - 3:30 pm
MAD
-
ORD
14h 50m
1 stop
$527TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 5:25 pm
ORD
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SVQ
15h 10m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 4:45 pm
SVQ
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ORD
29h 30m
1 stop
$555Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 8:20 pm
ORD
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AGP
18h 05m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 4:10 pm
AGP
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ORD
26h 00m
1 stop
$575Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24
Delta Logo
10:35 am - 9:55 am
MDW
-
MAD
16h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:55 am - 10:10 pm
MAD
-
MDW
17h 15m
1 stop
$721Delta
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 26
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 9:55 am
MDW
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MAD
13h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 6:37 pm
MAD
-
MDW
19h 32m
2 stops
$722Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 5:20 pm
ORD
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BIO
38h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 9:40 am
BIO
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ORD
22h 20m
1 stop
$723Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 5:20 pm
ORD
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BIO
38h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 9:40 am
BIO
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ORD
22h 20m
1 stop
$724Turkish Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Iberia Logo
4:55 pm - 12:45 pm
ORD
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BIO
12h 50m
1 stop
Iberia Logo
9:15 am - 2:25 pm
BIO
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ORD
12h 10m
1 stop
$739Iberia
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Iberia Logo
11:15 am - 8:30 am
ORD
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BIO
14h 15m
2 stops
Iberia Logo
9:15 am - 8:03 pm
BIO
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ORD
17h 48m
2 stops
$745Iberia
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Spain flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Spain flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Spain from Chicago found in the last 5 days was to Barcelona, at $699 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Madrid (MAD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $742.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Spain?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Chicago to Spain depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Spain is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $825 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Spain is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $842.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Spain?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $894, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Spain, 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 Spain is November, when tickets cost $558 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,081 and $1,061 respectively.

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

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

For Chicago to Spain, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Spain back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

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 Spain, 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 Spain, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$235
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago to Palma de Mallorca

FAQs - booking Spain flights

  • Are there any non-stop trips from Chicago, Illinois, to Spain?

    Yes, there are non-stop trips available for this route. Iberia and Finnair are among the airlines that offer non-stop trips on this particular route. Because of this, the above-mentioned airlines are among the most preferred airlines. Non-stop trips, however; tend to be costly.

  • Which is the better preferred Chicago to Spain trip route?

    When flying to Spain from Chicago, you can use the Chicago O'Hare Int to Barcelona route, the Chicago Midway to Barcelona route, or the Chicago O'Hare International to Madrid Barajas route. The preferred way from the ones mentioned above is the O'Hare Int to Madrid Barajas route.

  • Why is Chicago O'Hare Int - Madrid Barajas the better preferred Chicago to Spain route?

    Some Madrid Barajas Airport lounges are open to every traveler. You’ll have to pay for access, of course, but access will mean endless food choices and clean showers. Madrid Barajas also has Air Rooms located in Terminal 4 where people can rent a room for the day or the night.

  • Which airport in Spain allows domestic trips to other cities?

    Barcelona- El Prat, the largest airport in Spain after Madrid Barajas, flies to at least 28 or more domestic destinations. Madrid Barajas Int also offers trips to cities within Spain such as Málaga, Seville, and La Palma, just to mention a few.

  • Which airlines should I consider for the Chicago, Illinois to Spain trip?

    Numerous airlines fly this route, including Lufthansa, SWISS, and Delta. However, you want to go with either Iberia, American, or Finnair when it comes to reliability. All three are rated the same in terms of reliability. Air Canada and American Airlines are two other airlines that are preferred among travelers.

  • How do I get from the Spain Airport to my preferred destination?

    After arriving in Spain, you can take a cab for the sake of speed and convenience. They're also great if you have a lot of luggage with you, but you'll have to pay approximately €30 ($33). Cheaper options include taking a coach, the metro, or the train.

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

    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 Spain.

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

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

    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 Spain 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 Spain?

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Spain

  • Travelers using the Chicago, Illinois to Spain route often fly from Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Int and land at Madrid Barajas or El Prat.
  • The airport you land in depends on your desired destination. For instance, from Madrid Barajas, you can visit Reina Sofia Museum and view Picasso’s work.
  • After landing in Madrid Barajas, you can use their showers for 30min tops. The shower facilities are in Terminal 4 in the Air Rooms.
  • Madrid Barajas Airport is known to house a good number of eateries, to-go kiosks, cafés and bars. McDonald's and Burger King are also available.
  • Madrid Barajas Intl has luggage storage facilities and Foreign Exchange Desks in Terminal T1, T2, and T4. ATMs can be found in all terminals for convenience.
  • Barcelona-El Prat, also an international airport, is located roughly 6 miles southwest of Barcelona. This route is for those that wish to visit Barcelona.
  • After arriving at Barcelona-El Prat, you get to choose from roughly 80 shops and 40 restaurants located in T1 and T2. Duty-free shops are available.
  • If Spain is only a brief turnaround, you can store your luggage with the Excess Baggage Company. They are located in terminals T1 and T2.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Chicago to Spain

Cabin class types available on flights to Spain

Cabin classes available on flights to Spain. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.