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C$ 561 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

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Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main (ORD-FRA)

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

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Frankfurt.
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11:55 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.ORD-FRA
22h 00m1 stop
7:15 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.FRA-ORD
33h 55m1 stop
C$ 920Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 22 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan
11:55 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.ORD-FRA
15h 35m1 stop
7:15 a.m. - 6:35 p.m.FRA-ORD
18h 20m1 stop
C$ 923Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 9 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
8:25 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.ORD-FRA
13h 30m1 stop
5:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.FRA-ORD
28h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,015TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, 12 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
7:15 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.ORD-FRA
14h 40m1 stop
6:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.FRA-ORD
16h 30m1 stop
C$ 1,047TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, 15 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
5:05 p.m. - 9:50 a.m.ORD-FRA
33h 45m1 stop
8:20 a.m. - 5:18 p.m.FRA-ORD
15h 58m1 stop
C$ 1,123
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Sun, 12 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan
6:30 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.ORD-FRA
10h 35m1 stop
1:05 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.FRA-ORD
11h 15m1 stop
C$ 1,134Icelandair
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Tue, 14 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
11:20 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.ORD-FRA
26h 40m1 stop
9:50 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.FRA-ORD
18h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,225Air Serbia
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Sat, 17 May - Sat, 31 May
6:30 p.m. - 9:55 a.m.ORD-FRA
8h 25mdirect
10:50 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.FRA-ORD
9h 35mdirect
C$ 1,253
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Sun, 9 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
11:20 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.ORD-FRA
13h 10m1 stop
9:50 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.FRA-ORD
18h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,484Air Serbia
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Sat, 24 May - Sat, 7 Jun
7:00 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.ORD-FRA
22h 05m2 stops
1:05 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.FRA-ORD
11h 15m1 stop
C$ 1,515Icelandair
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Sat, 11 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan

Flights from Chicago to Frankfurt - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

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 Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 1,030 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,865 and C$ 1,592 respectively.

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

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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,058 on average.

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

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 Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 561
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

When to book flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Frankfurt based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Frankfurt am Main flights

  • Can I fly an eco-friendly airline from Chicago O'Hare to Frankfurt?

    Different airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare to Frankfurt have eco-friendly flight options. These eco-friendly airlines work towards reducing carbon emissions by passengers. On average, a passenger on a flight to Frankfurt from Chicago releases about 3754 lbs of carbon. However, airlines such as Air Canada, United Airlines, Icelandair, and Austrian Airlines, have a reduced percentage of carbon emissions. Consider flying Icelandair Airlines, which has fewer emissions by 41% less carbon. The airline has fuel-efficient measures, including fuel-efficient flights, and optimizes flight routes to reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption.

  • Which airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Frankfurt Airport have layovers?

    When flying from Chicago O'Hare to Frankfurt, you can have one or multiple layovers if you want a layover. Your airline determines the layover city you go to. Some common layover cities on this route include London by British Airways, Paris by Air France and Delta Air Lines, Zurich by SWISS, Munich by Lufthansa, and Amsterdam by KLM and United Airlines.

  • Which airline should I consider for an unaccompanied minor flying from Chicago O'Hare to Frankfurt?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines allow kids aged 5 to 14 to travel on this route unaccompanied, while Lufthansa has an age limit of 5 to 11 years old. The airlines have cabin crew members that will supervise your child throughout the journey, including during connecting flights, to ensure the child's safety. The airlines also provide priority services during check-in, boarding, and disembarkation. Lufthansa, American Airlines, and Delta offer age-appropriate entertainment and meals for the minor.

  • Is Frankfurt International Airport connected to the public transport system?

    Yes. FRA has trains and buses offering ground transportation from the airport to downtown Frankfurt and other regions. The bus stops are in front of Terminal 1 on the Arrivals level. Bus lines 61 and 62 have bus stops in Terminal 2 on level 2. Consider flying the Lufthansa Airport Bus service, which offers comfortable and fast transit from the airport to different parts of Frankfurt City. The airport connects to various regions within Frankfurt and the region's outskirts by local, regional, and international trains. You can purchase the train tickets in Terminal 1, concourse B, or online.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport was C$ 393 for a one-way ticket and C$ 644 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Frankfurt am Main flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, and Iberia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    The Airbus A340-600 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Frankfurt am Main flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Frankfurt am Main.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt am Main from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,340 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the main airport for domestic and international travel to and from Chicago. The airport serves as a hub for American Airlines and United Airlines. You can easily connect to various international and domestic destinations, including Frankfurt.
  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the main airport in Germany in terms of passenger traffic and the ideal destination airport for when flying to Frankfurt from Chicago. The airport also serves nearby cities, including Morfelden-Walldorf, Hattersheim, and Kelsterbach.
  • Consider booking United Airlines or American Airlines on this route, as the airlines allow passengers to have pets in the cabin and have the highest weight requirement. The airlines enable pets weighing up to 20 lbs to travel in the cabin. The maximum dimension for the carrier is 18 by 11 by 11 inches.
  • Consider flying Premium Economy Class on Lufthansa Airlines from ORD to FRA, as the airline offers upgraded services and amenities, including larger seats with extra legroom, an elevated dining experience, and an increased baggage allowance.
  • If you are flying with a family, consider booking American Airlines, which offers a family seat reservation option to select and reserve seats together on the flights. The airline provides additional assistance services to families, including stroller check services and priority boarding.
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Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Lufthansa,Thai Airways, +1 more

Air Canada,Lufthansa, +2 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/2Sat
1 stopAir Serbia
32h 35mORD-FRA
C$ 561
9/2Sun
1 stop
33h 45mORD-FRA
C$ 571
14/2Fri
1 stopIcelandair
10h 35mORD-FRA
C$ 586
29/5Thu
2 stopsWestJet
55h 25mORD-FRA
C$ 698
10/1Fri
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
19h 20mORD-FRA
C$ 711
18/3Tue
3 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
22h 29mORD-FRA
C$ 921
19/5Mon
2 stopsWestJet
30h 55mORD-FRA
C$ 975
18/3Tue
directLufthansa
8h 30mORD-FRA
C$ 1,014
8/2Sat
directLufthansa
8h 30mORD-FRA
C$ 1,161
28/4Mon
1 stopIcelandair
13h 50mORD-FRA
C$ 1,350

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main that are departing in the next 10 days.
22/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
11h 00mORD-FRA
31/12Tue
multi-stopDelta
18h 27mFRA-ORD
C$ 2,657
22/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
17h 50mORD-FRA
3/1Fri
multi-stopDelta
13h 50mFRA-ORD
C$ 2,661
22/12Sun
multi-stopKLM
14h 20mORD-FRA
3/1Fri
multi-stopKLM
13h 50mFRA-ORD
C$ 2,745
22/12Sun
multi-stopKLM
14h 20mORD-FRA
3/1Fri
multi-stopKLM
13h 50mFRA-ORD
C$ 2,804
22/12Sun
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
14h 45mORD-FRA
3/1Fri
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
18h 09mFRA-ORD
C$ 2,809
22/12Sun
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
14h 45mORD-FRA
3/1Fri
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
21h 03mFRA-ORD
C$ 2,894
21/12Sat
multi-stopAir France
31h 20mORD-FRA
30/12Mon
multi-stopAir France
26h 00mFRA-ORD
C$ 2,919
22/12Sun
directLufthansa
8h 35mORD-FRA
31/12Tue
directLufthansa
9h 35mFRA-ORD
C$ 2,922
21/12Sat
multi-stopAir France
31h 20mORD-FRA
4/1Sat
multi-stopAir France
13h 50mFRA-ORD
C$ 3,331
23/12Mon
directLufthansa
8h 20mORD-FRA
2/1Thu
directLufthansa
9h 25mFRA-ORD
C$ 3,365

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