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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
Madrid2 stops$473
Málaga
Málaga2 stops$459
Seville
Seville1 stop$442
Ibiza
Ibiza2 stops$555
Madrid
Madrid2 stops$473
Málaga
Málaga2 stops$459
Seville
Seville1 stop$442
Ibiza
Ibiza2 stops$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

Sun, May 10 - Fri, May 15
Icelandair Logo
7:25 pm - 2:45 pm
ORD
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BCN
12h 20m
1 stop
Icelandair Logo
3:45 pm - 9:25 pm
BCN
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ORD
12h 40m
1 stop
$434Icelandair
Mon, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 19
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 9:05 am
ORD
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PMI
30h 50m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 4:10 pm
PMI
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ORD
27h 10m
1 stop
$437Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
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7:10 pm - 2:40 pm
ORD
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SVQ
12h 30m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:30 am - 2:45 pm
SVQ
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ORD
15h 15m
1 stop
$442TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 23
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 pm - 2:00 pm
ORD
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BCN
13h 00m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:40 pm - 4:00 pm
BCN
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ORD
24h 20m
1 stop
$442TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 23
American Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 3:50 pm
ORD
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MAD
12h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 2:15 pm
MAD
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ORD
9h 40mnonstop
$474American Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Iberia Logo
4:05 pm - 10:20 am
ORD
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MAD
11h 15m
1 stop
Iberia Logo
12:00 pm - 3:55 pm
MAD
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ORD
9h 55mnonstop
$479Iberia
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 7:00 am
ORD
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MAD
17h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 1:10 pm
MAD
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ORD
12h 45m
1 stop
$481United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Thu, Mar 12
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 8:00 am
ORD
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MAD
12h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 1:10 pm
MAD
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ORD
12h 45m
1 stop
$482United Airlines
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 28
American Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 4:25 pm
ORD
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IBZ
15h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 12:25 am
IBZ
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ORD
18h 00m
2 stops
$576American Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18
Iberia Logo
4:55 pm - 12:45 pm
ORD
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IBZ
12h 50m
1 stop
Iberia Logo
10:45 pm - 1:20 pm
IBZ
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ORD
21h 35m
1 stop
$633Iberia
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 72 hours was to Barcelona, at $468 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 72 hours was $470.

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 $687, 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 September, when tickets cost $546 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,005 and $947 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 Saturday 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$193
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Barcelona-El Prat

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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Spain is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $829 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 in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $832.

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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Spain

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Spain? 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 9336 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.6Food
Airline reviews

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

8.0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Feb 2026
ORD - DCA
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We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

No Snacks or Entertainment. The flight was short, snacks should still be given.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

First time flying Business with Tap, I think it was a very good experience. It beats many domestic US carriers, the food options were really great, authentic Portuguese food, wines & deserts. Next time will do the free 24-48 hour stopover in Lisbon or Porto for sure.

Late. Lack of updates. Rude hostesses. Terrible food. Lack of headphones.

Negative. Food was awful, seat broken, flight was late, baggage lost and damaged

Flight was delayed but crew gave little to no communication, then “began boarding” but really just had everyone stand up and wait for an hour without any news or updates, as if we were going to start boarding at any second. Total chaos. Seemed like this was their first time boarding a plane. When we arrived at our destination, we waited for over an hour for the baggage claim belt to even turn on. Probably waited at baggage claim for our luggage for close to two hours. Everyone was very confused and of course we all worried that the luggage was lost. Again, zero communication and everyone we asked just said “I don’t know.” So we were left wondering whether to wait, or file a missing baggage claim, or check the other baggage claim belts (which we did every fifteen-twenty minutes because we were just confused). Lack of communication throughout the experience was a huge issue.

The cabin crew were curt, not with me, but observed with other passengers. They were unduly rude and it was unprovoked and when they realized they were wrong, they made no attempt to apologize for their own confusion.

Booked business with TAP from LAX to Cabo Verde - overall ok, but just doesn’t feel like business class. More of a budget airline

Poor. Our flight was delayed and they told me I would be fine to make my connection in Lisbon, I missed it. Then they told me my bag would be automatically loaded onto my new flight to rome. It wasn’t. It’s been 4 days and I still don’t have it.

Boarding process was fast and efficient. Short flight but on time and well organized. I would certainly fly TAP again.

Very borderline, low budget airline without low budget prices There are no counts of soda, everything is dispensed enlarged bottles and poured into tiny cups about 70 mL so in order to keep hydrated you have to take 3-4 cups at a time. Also, there was only one food item offered, pasta, they ran out of chicken right away. Snack was very poor. It was called tuna sandwich, which is truly borderline. The flight attend attendance seemed to be overworked and tired.

TAP‘s flight attendants seem to be among the least ambitious of all the international flight crews we’ve flown with. . When we left US and went to Portugal, and when we returned from Portugal, flight attendants were not very visible. Then did not offer frequent water breaks and when we had to go back to request water, I was almost an imposition. Meal quality was just average. The dinners were fine. Breakfast wraps were presented soggy.

The flight was canceled on a Thursday last minute. I lost thousands of dollars in hotels and car rental

Excellent lie flat seat for premium economy! Great staff. Bad food . Not so great entertainment. My bag didn’t make it either.

Really like the idea experience on this airline I will use again

The pilot was professional and very good. The flight crew, very young and often looked flustered and overwhelmed. The seats were among the most uncomfortable in the air. The boarding somewhat chaotic. The price reasonable. Overall it was an average budget airline experience...although Iberia is not a budget airline. I fear if Iberia doesn't up it's game customers like us will go elsewhere.

Bad weather Excelent pilot Spoke British 😆on time seats small ad expected in a discount airline

It wasn’t great because the third-party from Kayak there was just no information about how to check in with Vueling. And the purchase of the ticket from under pricer just made everything really difficult. I’m unlikely to use Kayak again for these reasons.

It was fine, older plane with limited entertainment, otherwise fine.

the seats were bad and uncomfortable and the food was not tasty.

the seats were so cramped you could barely move. it was difficult to eat when passengers would recline their seats. the seats were so flimsy and unstable that whenever someone got in and out of their seat, it bounced like a spring back in your face. the movies were nice. the food was terrible. even though the conditions were terrible, they tried to pressure passengers to relocate their seats to accommodate adults who were related and wanted to sit next to each other, even after the passengers expressed that they did not want to move for that purpose. on the connecting flight, the “service” consisted of items for purchase. even though the flight was only 45 minutes, once again passengers (including me) were pressured to relocate for people to sit next to each other. they couldn’t be apart for 45 minutes? this was much less compelling than being apart for an 8 hour flight.

Everything went smoothly, and we even arrived 40min earlier than scheduled, on an Orland-Madrid route.

Late. And service was very slow - passengers sat for well over an hour with dirty trays etc surrounding them

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The plane was dirty the food was awful and the boarding process took too long

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

No WiFi in either flight. No leg room, the seat in front of me left dents on my knees and the tray was so low my knees propped it up if I tried to use it.

It was a good experience, especially travelling with a baby and their accessories

Three major things that led to my low rating, 1. Internet wasn't available for the whole time, and 2. TV became available way into flight, after numerous system reboots, and 3. Food is not good at all.

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

Had a nice little suite although I couldn’t close the door (but I didn’t ask anyone to help). 5K is a nice seat and very private (you look in on first class). Enjoyable flight and nice crew.

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

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