What percentage of Chicago to Munich flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 3.3% of flights from Chicago to Munich were direct. The majority of travelers on this route typically experience connecting flights. For those connecting, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that direct options are relatively uncommon for this particular route.

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Munich?

A direct flight from Chicago to Munich typically takes approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 7270 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 13 hours and 10 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct travel on this route.

How much do direct flights from Chicago to Munich cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Chicago to Munich have been approximately 20% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1495, while connecting flights had a median price of $1250. Direct flights accounted for a small share of the market, representing about 3.3% of all options across the trailing 90 days. This premium reflects the convenience of non-stop travel.

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Chicago to Munich: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Munich

Right now, only 2% of recent fares from Chicago to Munich are classified as a good price. If you are looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Munich, fares typically range from $1063–$1461, with a median of $1256. Current fares are above the typical level.

A typical journey from Chicago to Munich takes about 8h 30m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights often taking around 16h 45m. The median number of stopovers for connecting flights is 2.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Munich? The data indicates that January is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $674. Other affordable months include April, with a median fare of $812, and February, where the median fare is $958.

The route from Chicago to Munich covers a distance of 7270 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 3.3% of recent fares being direct flights from Chicago to Munich. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Munich

Regular price: $708 - $1,859

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chicago to Munich.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Munich is between $708 and $1859. The current lowest deal is $644 with Icelandair, for travel from Dec 8-Dec 15.

now $644

Low $708

High $1,859

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Munich

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Munich is January, with a median price of $674. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1416. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $674

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,416

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Munich

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Munich

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Munich

Chicago (ORD) - Munich (MUC)

Turkish Airlines

$828

$930

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Munich

Chicago (ORD) - Munich (MUC)

TAP Portugal

$969

$932

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Munich

Chicago (ORD) - Munich (MUC)

TAP Portugal

$689

$691

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Munich

Chicago (ORD) - Munich (MUC)

TAP Portugal

$723

$691

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Munich

Chicago (ORD) - Munich (MUC)

TAP Portugal

$677

$691

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Munich

Chicago (ORD) - Munich (MUC)

Scandinavian Airlines

$796

$772

One-way

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

12 nights

Apr 15 - Apr 27

$885 → $676

24%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$851 → $644

24%

5 nights

Apr 7 - Apr 12

$875 → $680

22%

8 nights

Apr 14 - Apr 22

$874 → $680

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Munich

Chicago - Munich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Munich are above the typical level of $1256.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $674

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Munich, with a median price of $674.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 30m

The median flight time for direct flights from Chicago to Munich is 8h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Chicago to Munich.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Munich are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is often the cheapest option for flights from Chicago to Munich.

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

💸 Flights from ~$663

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport offers another departure point for your trip to Munich.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$868

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure option for flights to Munich.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,411

Munich main airports to arrive at

Munich (MUC)

Cheapest

Munich Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Chicago to Munich.

📍 ~29 km from Munich (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$664

Airports nearby Munich used as alternative

Nuremberg (NUE)

Munich, Germany

94% AI deal score

$2,528

$1,496

Save $1,032

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 17

Munich, Germany

93% AI deal score

$4,918

$2,914

Save $2,004

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 16

Munich, Germany

93% AI deal score

$4,908

$2,914

Save $1,994

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 26

Munich, Germany

93% AI deal score

$4,855

$2,914

Save $1,941

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 26

Munich, Germany

93% AI deal score

$4,921

$2,914

Save $2,007

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 23

Munich, Germany

93% AI deal score

$4,914

$2,914

Save $2,000

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 24

Munich, Germany

93% AI deal score

$4,914

$2,914

Save $2,000

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 23

Munich, Germany

93% AI deal score

$4,920

$2,916

Save $2,004

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 26

Munich, Germany

93% AI deal score

$4,913

$2,916

Save $1,997

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 24

Munich, Germany

93% AI deal score

$4,912

$2,916

Save $1,996

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 26

Munich, Germany

93% AI deal score

$4,903

$2,917

Save $1,986

Icelandair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Munich

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chicago to Munich is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1095. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $1702, indicating a significant increase for last-minute travel. For those planning further ahead, prices averaged $1173 when booked 28-59 days out, and $1343 for bookings made 60+ days in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Munich was considered to be $1063 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1256. Prices observed in the trailing 90 days ranged up to $1461 for the higher end of the market. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $1063 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Munich, with a median price of $674. April also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $812. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $1256. February, despite appearing in the cheapest months list, was also the most expensive month with a median price of $958, suggesting variability within that month.

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Chicago to Munich: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Munich

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Munich

Regular price: $708 - $1,859

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chicago to Munich.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Munich is between $708 and $1859. The current lowest deal is $644 with Icelandair, for travel from Dec 8-Dec 15.

now $644

Low $708

High $1,859

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Munich

January

Cheapest

Flights from $674

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,416

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Munich

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Munich

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Munich

Chicago (ORD) - Munich (MUC)

Turkish Airlines

$828

$930

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Munich

Chicago (ORD) - Munich (MUC)

TAP Portugal

$969

$932

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Munich

Chicago (ORD) - Munich (MUC)

TAP Portugal

$689

$691

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Munich

Chicago (ORD) - Munich (MUC)

TAP Portugal

$723

$691

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Munich

Chicago (ORD) - Munich (MUC)

TAP Portugal

$677

$691

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Munich

Chicago (ORD) - Munich (MUC)

Scandinavian Airlines

$796

$772

One-way

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

12 nights

Apr 15 - Apr 27

$885 → $676

24%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$851 → $644

24%

5 nights

Apr 7 - Apr 12

$875 → $680

22%

8 nights

Apr 14 - Apr 22

$874 → $680

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Munich

Chicago - Munich route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Munich are above the typical level of $1256.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $674

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Munich, with a median price of $674.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 30m

The median flight time for direct flights from Chicago to Munich is 8h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Chicago to Munich.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Munich are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is often the cheapest option for flights from Chicago to Munich.

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

💸 Flights from ~$663

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport offers another departure point for your trip to Munich.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$868

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure option for flights to Munich.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,411

Munich main airports to arrive at

Munich (MUC)

Cheapest

Munich Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Chicago to Munich.

📍 ~29 km from Munich (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$664

Airports nearby Munich used as alternative

Nuremberg (NUE)

Nuremberg Airport can be a useful alternative due to its robust domestic infrastructure and excellent rail links.

Munich, Germany

93% AI deal score

$4,903

$2,917

Save $1,986

Icelandair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Munich

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Munich

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Munich

Chicago to Munich: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Munich

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Munich

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Munich

Direct flights from Chicago to Munich

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Munich

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Munich

Chicago - Munich route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $674

Direct flights take 8h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Munich main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Munich used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Munich

Best Elite deals to Munich

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Munich

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

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Munich?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Munich?

What percentage of Chicago to Munich flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Munich?

How much do direct flights from Chicago to Munich cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Munich from other cities

Chicago to Munich: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Munich

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Munich

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Munich

Direct flights from Chicago to Munich

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Munich

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Munich

Chicago - Munich route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $674

Direct flights take 8h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Munich main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Munich used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Munich

Best Elite deals to Munich

Dec 04

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Nov 17

Nov 16

Nov 26

Nov 26

Nov 23

Nov 24

Nov 23

Nov 26

Nov 24

Nov 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Munich

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

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Munich?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Munich?