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$319 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tirana

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Cheapest round-trip
$539
Typical prices: $725-$578
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$319
Typical prices: $453-$494
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tirana (ORD-TIA)

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

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 29
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8:10 pm - 8:45 am
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29h 35m
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9:35 am - 6:15 pm
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ORD
15h 40m
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$539Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 30
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8:10 pm - 8:45 am
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TIA
29h 35m
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9:35 am - 9:40 am
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31h 05m
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$540Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 15
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11:25 am - 7:00 pm
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24h 35m
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9:35 am - 9:40 am
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31h 05m
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$573Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 18
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8:10 pm - 8:45 am
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29h 35m
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9:35 am - 9:40 am
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$577Turkish Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Oct 13
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8:10 pm - 7:00 pm
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15h 50m
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9:35 am - 6:15 pm
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15h 40m
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$578Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Oct 10
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4:40 pm - 2:05 am
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3:05 pm - 9:15 pm
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13h 10m
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$586Air Serbia
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 10
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$587Air Serbia
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 24
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$589Air Serbia
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
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15h 50m
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$593Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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$596Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Tirana flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana departing in September.

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

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 Tirana, 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 Tirana is March, where tickets cost $527 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $996 and $907 respectively.

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

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 Tirana, 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 Tirana, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$319
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Tirana flights

  • Does either ORD or MDW have an on-site airport hotel?

    Of the two Chicago airports, ORD is the only one that has a hotel on site. The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport hotel is across from Terminal 2. You can get to all of the terminals quickly and easily by way of an underground walkway. Some benefits of this convenient and comfortable accommodation include an indoor pool, room service, wheelchair accessibility, a business center, and much more.

  • How can I get from TIA into city center Tirana on public transportation?

    From TIA, you can catch either a LU-NA bus or a Rinas bus into city center Tirana. Both buses will drop you off behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet. The bus ride takes approximately 30 minutes. You can also catch a taxi at the Arrivals curb of TIA. The journey into city center takes approximately 20 minutes.

  • Can I rent a car from TIA airport?

    Yes, if you have the proper paperwork. You will find a number of car rental agencies located near the exit doors of the Public Area at TIA. Some of the companies that have counters include ARA Auto Rental, Enterprise, Eurocar Rentals, Europcar, Avis, Albania Airport Rent-A-Car, and SIXT.

  • What documentation do I need to fly from Chicago to Albania?

    As a US citizen entering Albania, you will need to show a valid passport that remains valid for 3 months beyond the date of your arrival into the country. This passport must have at least one blank page for an entry stamp. US citizens do not need a visa to enter Albania. However, if you plan to stay in Albania for longer than a year, you must apply for a residency permit.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana was $319 for a one-way ticket and $539 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Tirana?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Tirana?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Tirana, also known as Tirana Rinas.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Tirana?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Tirana?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Tirana from Chicago?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Tirana.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Tirana, KLM or Austrian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Tirana are KLM and Austrian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $809 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. Austrian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $890 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Tirana.

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

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

    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 Tirana with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and TIA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Tirana

  • Located in the midwestern United States, Chicago, Illinois has two international airports, the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and the Midway International Airport (MDW). ORD is a hub for United and American Airlines. MDW is a hub for Southwest and a focus city for Frontier. The Tirana International Airport Nene Tereza TIA serves the capital city of Albania and is a hub for Wizz Air, Albanian Airlines, Belle Air, and others.
  • When you are booking a flight from ORD to TIA through KAYAK, you can find both one and two-stop flights. Airlines such as Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, United, and British Airways are among the airlines offering flights from ORD to TIA with one stop, often in London, Frankfurt, or Vienna. ITA Airways, Air France, and Air Canada are among the many airlines offering flights from ORD to TIA that have two stops.
  • If you want to fly from MDW to Tirana, you will most likely find yourself on a Porter Airlines flight with two stops in Toronto and then London. Both of these stops require passengers to change airports within the city.
  • If you want to exchange your US dollars for Albanian lek when you land at TIA, you can do so at the Banka Kombetare Tregtare, located in both the Arrivals Hall and the Check-in Hall. You can also exchange your money at the GSK Exchange and the Iliria 98, both located in the Check-in Hall.
  • If you want to relax and stretch out your muscles before your flight to Albania, you can make use of the Yoga Room, which is located in both Chicago airports, MDW and ORD. Open daily from 6 am to 10 pm, each Yoga Room has wall mounted TVs demonstrating poses.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Tirana

 
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LOTOverall score based on 1184 reviews
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Stuck on a plane for 6 hours due to a technical or mechanical issue.

2.0 MediocreJacek, Jan 2026
ORD - WAW
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Stuck on a plane for 6 hours due to a technical or mechanical issue.

Horrible communication, flight boarded then we sat on plane for almost 5 hours as the runway was barely covered in snow with no plows in sight and the as we tried to taxi there was a major equipment failure due to poor push off technique causing all passengers to be taken off the flight to ultimately have the flight cancelled. There was barely any communication to passengers as to what was happening or what to do next to get placed on another flight. Arriving to my final destination a whole day later having to take a connecting flight through Lisbon to ultimately end up in New York instead of a direct flight as none available for the next day. Never flying LOT airlines again!

Boarding was a madhouse. Airport staff was completely disinterested in communicating about the delays. Never again.

The seats are very narrow. Communication regarding bids for better seating could be better

Boarding was delayed for an unknown reason for more than an hour. While the airplane was at the gate, the boarding time was moved by 10-20 minutes every 15 minutes. No entertainment on the plane.

During the flight, the fleas biting me in the plane.

Delay rushed to the next plane and bags didn’t arrive in chicago

The crew and flight were amazing . However , my bag’s locker got broken and no refund provided . Everything else was amazing except this bad incident that ruined my experience

Checking in took very long for whatever reason. Flight comfort these days is always poor so… Crew was great thought!

The seats are small and the movie selection was disappointing. However, the food was excellent and the cabin crew was attentive and kind.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Everything could have been better. What needed to be wrong with United went wrong

The staff was bit rude when I asked for an extra drink after one beer, asked for one wine glass.

Very good, i got two seats for myself, and was comfortable with the blanket i got

I hated the FRA Airport. Confusing signage, including the path to Immigration and Security It seems that the airport grew haphazardly over the years. I have been through multiple WW Hubs with much better experiences.

Economy Priority seats are extremely uncomfortable. There is no way to escape the boxed in feeling, particularely because the distance between to rows are too short, the hard edge of the front row is keeping legs confined. There is no elevated place to put your feet. I am of average, European size.

Terrible. Both flights were significantly delayed, no luggage, made me check my small bag when many, many others had much larger carry-ons, not even a bottle of water . . . I will not fly Discover Airlines again.

I was deceived on the Kayak site expecting a ticket, but instead finding a "standby" reservation. When I tried to change the ticket, I paid almost twice the price of the original ticket. Then, the airline refused to give me the reserved seat I had chosen and paid for. I think I deserve a refund for this leg of my trip because I was doubly charged and did not receive what I had paid for. I put in a complaint with Lufthansa because the ticket was sold originally sold as a flight they listed. Someone here needs to take responsibility.

I had a good comfortable seat. There was nearly an hour delay. There was an accident with the champagne, but I was well compensated. These things happen sometimes.

The flight I initially booked from Los Angeles to Florence. I made sure had a layover of about 90 minutes in Rome, so there’d be enough time to connect. A couple weeks before the flight for some reason I was updated that that flight had changed and I was only gonna have 60 minutes to connect. From LAX we were delayed by 45 minutes meaning making the connection was unlikely. The crew informed me that my connecting flight would not wait and they would rebook me on one four or five hours later. I wasn’t happy, but I accepted it. It is what it is. Except when we got closer, two separate flight attendant approached me eagerly and said they had great news that my connecting flight would in fact wait for me, but I needed to hurry through the airport so they didn’t have to wait too long. I was first off the flight. I ran about 4000 steps. And got through passport control all in under 15 minutes. When I arrived to my gate, I was greeted by a flight attendant there who was completely indifferent, said they didn’t hold the plane and they just closed the doors. Had they even held it for two minutes I would’ve made it. She simply told me that the flight attendant on my flight lied about the plane being held, and that they do it all the time. These were all employees of the same company ITA. I was absolutely livid at her indifference and having been lied to and then having to wait five hours and waste a day in Europe at an airport.

The flight was canceled and we have not received the refund

They lost my checked in bag and have not helped me.

The seats needs to be spruced up , for a long flight very uncomfortable , cushions are worn out but everything else is very good , crew is great.

I did not leave to Italy yet. We had technical problems on flight from SF to Maimi and had to land in Denver and wait for another plane to take us to Miami, so I missed my plane to Italy. I am still waiting for the Agency to fix my flight till today the haven’t done anything and I am paying for my Hotel stay. Everyday they are promising to fix my flight, they are not doing so and they are not even looking for another solution

Overbooked. They left a lot of passengers on the ground

My seat was broken and ducted taped and my monitor did not work the entire time over 8 hrs sitting. And I had no books or anything with me

my flight from Rome to Boston was on a very old plane. My video and audio did not work.

Good with timing of flights. The crew was exceptionally unfriendly. I heard more than one person say this. And even with the aisle, it seemed more uncomfortable than usual. The movie selection was old and poor, but the dinner was great - the lasagna and tiramisu.

The check in process is chaotic. It says partially checked-in. Never heard of such a thing. Then lost our reserved seats when we finally checked in at the airport. The seats don’t recline. Then we had to get mew boarding passes at the connection. Last, my companion lost her baggage and up to now there’s no update. We’re already half-way through our vacation and still no news what happened to the luggage.

The gate agent made me check my carry-on in Denver, even though I've traveled all over taking this case on the plane. Beware folks. Food in Premium Economy was quite good - excellent blanket! Flight attendants on the Heathrow-to-Budapest flight on 3-27-2026 were quite snappy. I got a frown when asked to unscrew the water bottle cap for me (I had a cast on my right arm). Also woke up right when they were handing out biscuits. She had given my rowmates one and was in the process of giving water when I asked for a biscuit. She scolded me and said, "You snooze, you lose". She did give me one, but I thought that comment was uncalled for.

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

WiFi wasn’t available to economy until the end of the flight.

Very good staff members with sincere passion and responsibility in their job.

We paid for Business Class seats, but system did not have us and they were not available.

Very please with the seating that the Kayak staff booked for us!

Worth every penny to upgrade to BC. Treated and felt more like First Class

I paid for a very expensive Business Class seat to and from Cairo Egypt from Charleston SC. There was partnership from states to London using American Airlines. That leg was amazing. The British Airlines leg was a joke. They used the standard no leg room 3 by 3 seats. A tray was put on the middle seat. The trip was 5 hours, from London to Cairo, thus my BC purchase. There was no screen proving tv/movie options, only a small device plug. The fold down tray and the bag of peanuts were typical of normal short run flying. The one toilet was located in the galley. We all got to know each other well. This was my first and last trip with British Airlines. I now understand why they would NEVER give me a seat chart so that I could make a selection.prior to departure. It honestly would not have made a difference, there were less than 50% of occupied seats. Apparently everyone got the memo but me. I have never felt so cheated as with that trip, got to so another going back to London, yeah. I will be sending a letter to customer service and asking for a refund. I will be photos comparing the two BC legs. OH, one more thing. The FC ticket holders got bulkhead and exit row seats. I know they had to be thrilled

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

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