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Cheapest one-way

$ 426
Iberia Thu, Oct 29

65% below next 30d avg. ($1,215)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 555
TAP Air Portugal Wed, Nov 4

55% below next 30d avg. ($1,227)

When to travel

November Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

9h 20m Avg: 9h 13m

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $426 , travelers can expect an average price of $1,215 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $555 . Flights typically take around 9h 13m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 9h 20m minutes. There are 28 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) , Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) . Flights from Frankfurt Airport to O'Hare International Airport (FRA-ORD) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 3d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Frankfurt to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $426 and round-trip from $555. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        FRA 10:50 AM
        9h 5m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:55 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Mon, Sep 28 | Austrian Airlines
        ORD 4:05 PM
        8h 20m
        Nonstop
        FRA 7:25 AM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Mon, Oct 5 | Lufthansa
        $794 $855
        7% off
        7% off
        $855 $794
      • FRA 10:50 AM
        9h 5m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:55 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Mon, Sep 28 | Lufthansa
        ORD 6:30 PM
        8h 25m
        Nonstop
        FRA 9:55 AM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Mon, Oct 5 | Lufthansa
        $795 $855
        7% off
        7% off
        $855 $795
      • FRA 6:00 AM
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:30 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | TAP Air Portugal
        ORD 7:00 PM
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        FRA 4:55 PM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Wed, Nov 11 | TAP Air Portugal
        $555 $855
        35% off
        35% off
        $855 $555
      • FRA 6:00 AM
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:30 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | TAP Air Portugal
        ORD 7:00 PM
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        FRA 4:55 PM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Wed, Nov 11 | TAP Air Portugal
        $555
        35% off
        $855 $555
      • FRA 1:05 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:20 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | Icelandair
        ORD 6:30 PM
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        FRA 12:10 PM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Wed, Nov 11 | Icelandair
        $606
        28% off
        $855 $606
      • FRA 7:55 PM
        31h
        1 stop
        ORD 7:55 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | LOT Polish Airlines
        ORD 9:50 PM
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        FRA 9:40 AM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Wed, Nov 11 | LOT Polish Airlines
        $611
        28% off
        $855 $611
      • FRA 1:05 PM
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:20 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Icelandair
        ORD 6:30 PM
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        FRA 12:10 PM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Wed, Nov 11 | Icelandair
        $613
        28% off
        $855 $613
      • FRA 10:35 AM
        16h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:55 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | LOT Polish Airlines
        ORD 9:50 PM
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FRA 7:00 PM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Wed, Nov 11 | LOT Polish Airlines
        $622
        27% off
        $855 $622
      • FRA 8:30 PM
        26h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:10 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Thu, Oct 15 | Scandinavian Airlines
        ORD 7:15 PM
        17h 30m
        1 stop
        FRA 7:45 PM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Sun, Oct 18 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $634
        26% off
        $855 $634
      • FRA 8:30 PM
        26h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:10 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Scandinavian Airlines
        ORD 7:15 PM
        12h 20m
        1 stop
        FRA 2:35 PM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Mon, Oct 19 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $636
        26% off
        $855 $636
      • FRA 3:20 PM
        31h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:10 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Scandinavian Airlines
        ORD 7:15 PM
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        FRA 2:30 PM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Sat, Oct 24 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $637
        25% off
        $855 $637
      • FRA 10:30 AM
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:45 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | Scandinavian Airlines
        ORD 7:15 PM
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        FRA 2:30 PM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Sat, Nov 7 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $639
        25% off
        $855 $639
      • FRA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        FRA 4:00 PM
        Chicago - Frankfurt | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        FRA 5:45 PM
        9h 20m
        Nonstop
        ORD 9:05 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | Lufthansa
        $1,602 $1,734
        8% off
        8% off
        $1,734 $1,602
      • FRA 12:55 PM
        9h 25m
        Nonstop
        ORD 4:20 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | United Airlines
        $1,612 $1,734
        7% off
        7% off
        $1,734 $1,612
      • FRA 6:30 AM
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:55 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | Iberia
        $426 $1,734
        75% off
        75% off
        $1,734 $426
      • FRA 10:55 AM
        15h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:15 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Fri, Oct 23 | Aer Lingus
        $432
        75% off
        $1,734 $432
      • FRA 9:20 AM
        17h 18m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:38 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Tue, Sep 22 | Iberia
        $436
        75% off
        $1,734 $436
      • FRA 10:45 AM
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:20 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | Aer Lingus
        $449
        74% off
        $1,734 $449
      • FRA 9:20 AM
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:00 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Fri, Sep 25 | Iberia
        $450
        74% off
        $1,734 $450
      • FRA 10:45 AM
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:20 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Wed, Oct 28 | Aer Lingus
        $450
        74% off
        $1,734 $450
      • FRA 6:30 AM
        15h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:05 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | American Airlines
        $473
        73% off
        $1,734 $473
      • FRA 10:45 AM
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:20 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | Aer Lingus
        $473
        73% off
        $1,734 $473
      • FRA 10:45 AM
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:20 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Aer Lingus
        $474
        73% off
        $1,734 $474
      • FRA 8:00 PM
        30h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:50 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Tue, Sep 22 | LOT Polish Airlines
        $475
        73% off
        $1,734 $475
      • FRA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Frankfurt - Chicago | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Frankfurt to Chicago operate an average of 13 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 3.3% on-time departure rate and a 80.2% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Frankfurt to Chicago flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Frankfurt to Chicago are LOT Polish Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, and Singapore Airlines, among 4 carriers on this route. Iberia offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
LOT Polish Airlines logo LOT Polish Airlines
TAP Air Portugal logo TAP Air Portugal
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Frankfurt to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Frankfurt to Chicago

The distance between Frankfurt and Chicago is approximately 6,963.11 km. It takes around 9 hours 13 minutes on average to fly from Frankfurt to Chicago. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price $426
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $555
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 6,963.11 km
Average flight time 9 hours 13 minutes
Popular airline LOT Polish Airlines
Frequency ～16/week
Flight statistics for the Frankfurt–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Frankfurt to Chicago

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Frankfurt to Chicago?

Average price of round-trip flights from Frankfurt to Chicago purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Frankfurt to Chicago are found during November, with an average price of $669. Conversely, the highest prices are found during October, with an average price of up to $2,547.

$2,547
$1,608
$669
0
    Cheapest
  • $1,067
    Apr
  • $797
    May
  • $1,679
    Jun
  • $2,043
    Jul
  • $1,281
    Aug
  • $1,052
    Sep
  • $2,547
    Oct
  • $669
    Nov
  • $821
    Dec
  • $1,366
    Jan
  • $690
    Feb
  • $947
    Mar

When is the cheapest day to fly from Frankfurt to Chicago during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Frankfurt to Chicago during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Chicago are available on Oct 10, with fares starting at $587.

$653
$620
$587
$554
  • $589
    9
    Oct
  • $587
    10
  • $635
    11
  • $653
    12
  • $588
    13
  • $638
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Chicago (FRA-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Iberia offers one-way fares as low as $426 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. FRA to ORD on Thu, Oct 29), while TAP Air Portugal offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $555 departing on Wed, Nov 4 and returning on Wed, Nov 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Chicago with the following airlines, including: United Airlines LOT Polish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 9 hours 13 minutes to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago (CHI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Frankfurt to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 28 flight per week flying from Frankfurt to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA945 (09:19)
  • To find best deals on flights from Frankfurt to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 29, with one-way flights priced at just $426.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Lufthansa.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Frankfurt to Chicago is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Chicago on September 16, 2026 with Iberia, with prices starting at $416.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Flights from Frankfurt Airport to O'Hare International Airport (FRA-ORD) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Chicago and Frankfurt is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Frankfurt to Chicago is $1,215. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Frankfurt to Chicago is $1,227. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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