Can I fly direct from Chicago to Frankfurt?

Yes, direct flights from Chicago to Frankfurt are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flights. Historically, approximately 8.2% of all flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that while direct options exist, many travelers will likely encounter itineraries with at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Chicago to Frankfurt?

The direct flight time from Chicago to Frankfurt is typically around 8 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 6971 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 14 hours and 10 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes, which can save travelers over 5 hours in transit time compared to one-stop options.

Are non-stop flights from Chicago to Frankfurt worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Chicago to Frankfurt come with a premium. The median price for a direct flight is $1327, while connecting flights have a median price of $979. This represents a premium of approximately 36% for the convenience of a direct journey. While direct flights only account for about 7.3% of the available options, many travelers may find the time savings and reduced hassle justify the additional cost.

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Chicago to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

Right now, only 8% of recent fares from Chicago to Frankfurt are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $756–$1346, with a median of $1070. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Frankfurt, the cheapest time to fly is often March, with a median fare of $533. Other affordable months include January, with a median fare of $659, and February, where the median fare is $690.

A typical journey from Chicago to Frankfurt takes about 23h 37m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being 2 when a connection is required. Only 8.2% of recent fares for this route are for direct flights from Chicago to Frankfurt.

The distance between Chicago and Frankfurt is approximately 6971 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance typically involves a significant amount of travel time, especially when accounting for layovers.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Frankfurt

Regular price: $614 - $1,569

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt is between $614 and $1569. The current lowest deal is $508 with Icelandair, for travel from Feb 5-Feb 19.

now $508

Low $614

High $1,569

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt is March, with a median price of $533. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1354. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $533

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,354

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Frankfurt

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Frankfurt

Chicago (ORD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

JetBlue Airways

$834

$644

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Frankfurt

Chicago (ORD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

JetBlue Airways

$1,079

$873

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Frankfurt

Chicago (ORD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

JetBlue Airways

$881

$707

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Frankfurt

Chicago (ORD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$783

$696

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Frankfurt

Chicago (ORD) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Air Canada

$738

$660

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Frankfurt

Chicago (ORD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Scandinavian Airlines

$850

$732

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$904 → $517

43%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$889 → $518

42%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

$893 → $549

39%

13 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 16

$839 → $511

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt

Chicago - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Frankfurt are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices around $533

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $533.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 23h 37m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 23 hours and 37 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt appear frequently, often within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$727

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a major hub, offering extensive connections for your arrival in Frankfurt.

📍 ~12 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$627

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major hub with a wide range of flights, offering excellent high-speed rail connections.

📍 ~135 km from Frankfurt (reachable by high-speed rail, car)

💸 Flights from ~$674

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

$2,279

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Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 10

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,456

$1,490

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Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 26

Frankfurt, Germany

93% AI deal score

$2,535

$1,542

Save $993

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 17

Frankfurt, Germany

92% AI deal score

$3,438

$2,279

Save $1,159

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 02

Frankfurt, Germany

92% AI deal score

$3,377

$2,279

Save $1,098

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 19

Frankfurt, Germany

92% AI deal score

$3,426

$2,279

Save $1,147

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 16

Frankfurt, Germany

92% AI deal score

$3,434

$2,279

Save $1,155

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 16

Frankfurt, Germany

92% AI deal score

$3,573

$2,279

Save $1,294

Icelandair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt is typically between 14 and 27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed at approximately $828. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price rise to $935. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out can result in an average price of $1221, indicating that securing tickets a few weeks in advance often yields more favorable rates.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt is considered to be $756 or less. The median price for this route has been $1070. Prices can vary significantly, with 75% of observed fares falling below $1346. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $756, it represents a particularly competitive offer for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt are March, January, and February. March typically has the lowest median price at $533. January follows with a median price of $659, and February's median price is $690. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $1070 for this route, making these months attractive for budget-conscious travelers.

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Chicago to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Frankfurt

Regular price: $614 - $1,569

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt is between $614 and $1569. The current lowest deal is $508 with Icelandair, for travel from Feb 5-Feb 19.

now $508

Low $614

High $1,569

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt

March

Cheapest

Flights from $533

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,354

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Frankfurt

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Frankfurt

Chicago (ORD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

JetBlue Airways

$834

$644

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Frankfurt

Chicago (ORD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

JetBlue Airways

$1,079

$873

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Frankfurt

Chicago (ORD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

JetBlue Airways

$881

$707

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Frankfurt

Chicago (ORD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

TAP Portugal

$783

$696

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Frankfurt

Chicago (ORD) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Air Canada

$738

$660

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Frankfurt

Chicago (ORD) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Scandinavian Airlines

$850

$732

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$904 → $517

43%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$889 → $518

42%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

$893 → $549

39%

13 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 16

$839 → $511

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt

Chicago - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Frankfurt are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices around $533

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with median prices around $533.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 23h 37m

The median flight duration for this long-haul route is 23 hours and 37 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 8.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt appear frequently, often within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers a convenient departure point for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$727

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

Cheapest

Frankfurt International Airport is a major hub, offering extensive connections for your arrival in Frankfurt.

📍 ~12 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$627

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major hub with a wide range of flights, offering excellent high-speed rail connections.

Frankfurt, Germany

92% AI deal score

$3,573

$2,279

Save $1,294

Icelandair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Frankfurt

Chicago to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Frankfurt

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt

Direct flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Frankfurt

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt

Chicago - Frankfurt route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for prices around $533

Flights typically take 23h 37m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Frankfurt?

How do I know if a Chicago to Frankfurt flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Frankfurt?

Can I fly direct from Chicago to Frankfurt?

What's the flight time from Chicago to Frankfurt?

Are non-stop flights from Chicago to Frankfurt worth the extra cost?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Frankfurt from other cities

Chicago to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Frankfurt

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt

Direct flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Frankfurt

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt

Chicago - Frankfurt route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for prices around $533

Flights typically take 23h 37m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

Oct 13

Oct 28

Oct 21

Oct 27

Nov 17

Nov 10

Nov 26

Nov 17

Nov 02

Nov 19

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Nov 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Frankfurt?

How do I know if a Chicago to Frankfurt flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Frankfurt?