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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main from C$ 632

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Frankfurt (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 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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8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.ORD-FRA
17h 30m1 stop
6:45 p.m. - 9:40 a.m.FRA-ORD
21h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,022Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 8 Oct - Thu, 17 Oct
8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.ORD-FRA
17h 30m1 stop
7:55 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.FRA-ORD
16h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,054Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 8 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
10:37 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.ORD-FRA
17h 03m1 stop
8:35 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.FRA-ORD
15h 35m1 stop
C$ 1,154
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Tue, 27 Aug - Tue, 10 Sep
8:30 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.ORD-FRA
19h 05m1 stop
11:25 a.m. - 6:20 p.m.FRA-ORD
13h 55m1 stop
C$ 1,158
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Sun, 26 May - Wed, 5 Jun
6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.ORD-FRA
17h 50m1 stop
7:40 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.FRA-ORD
27h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,169TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, 23 Sep - Thu, 26 Sep
6:00 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.ORD-FRA
21h 20m1 stop
7:40 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.FRA-ORD
27h 20m1 stop
C$ 1,171TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, 23 Sep - Thu, 26 Sep
4:00 p.m. - 7:20 a.m.ORD-FRA
8h 20mdirect
12:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.FRA-ORD
9h 15mdirect
C$ 1,256Lufthansa
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Tue, 6 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug
2:30 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.ORD-FRA
13h 40m1 stop
10:50 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.FRA-ORD
9h 05mdirect
C$ 1,261Lufthansa
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Mon, 26 Aug - Tue, 10 Sep
10:35 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.ORD-FRA
17h 40m1 stop
8:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.FRA-ORD
9h 10mdirect
C$ 1,330United Airlines
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Thu, 5 Sep - Thu, 12 Sep
3:10 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.ORD-FRA
8h 20mdirect
12:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.FRA-ORD
9h 15mdirect
C$ 1,393United Airlines
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Sat, 17 Aug - Sat, 24 Aug

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 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 January, where tickets cost C$ 932 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,869 and C$ 1,815 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main found on KAYAK was with Singapore Airlines for C$ 826. Turkish Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from C$ 1,022 and TAP AIR PORTUGAL from C$ 1,169.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in Frankfurt am Main Airport, with an average flight time of 8h 25m. The most common departure time is 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main take?

The duration of a direct flight to Frankfurt am Main from Chicago is typically 8h 20m. The journey crosses a distance of 11,209 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 3:05 pm and will be landing in Frankfurt am Main Airport at 6:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport jets off at 10:30 pm and lands at 2:05 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

C$ 632
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% 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$ 460 for a one-way ticket and C$ 744 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, Iberia, and SWISS.

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

    The Boeing 787 Dreamliner 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 852 or less one-way and C$ 1,358 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 non-stop from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

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

Nonstop 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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Nonstop 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.
6/8Tue
1 stop
17h 03mORD-FRA
C$ 632
13/8Tue
1 stop
13h 41mORD-FRA
C$ 643
16/7Tue
1 stop
17h 03mORD-FRA
C$ 658
12/9Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
18h 19mORD-FRA
C$ 826
7/6Fri
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
23h 40mORD-FRA
C$ 1,139
12/9Thu
directLufthansa
8h 20mORD-FRA
C$ 1,179
14/10Mon
directLufthansa
8h 35mORD-FRA
C$ 1,257
29/5Wed
3 stopsEthiopian Air
34h 15mORD-FRA
C$ 2,113
7/6Fri
3 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
25h 27mORD-FRA
C$ 2,153
29/5Wed
3 stopsEthiopian Air
34h 15mORD-FRA
C$ 2,354

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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.
13/5Mon
multi-stop
12h 00mORD-FRA
23/5Thu
multi-stop
17h 35mFRA-ORD
C$ 1,472
13/5Mon
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
12h 00mORD-FRA
22/5Wed
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
17h 55mFRA-ORD
C$ 1,771
10/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
31h 30mORD-FRA
14/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
9h 35mFRA-ORD
C$ 1,786
12/5Sun
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
21h 20mORD-FRA
20/5Mon
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 05mFRA-ORD
C$ 1,840
11/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
8h 25mORD-FRA
17/5Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 20mFRA-ORD
C$ 1,887
13/5Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
11h 20mORD-FRA
12/7Fri
directLufthansa
9h 05mFRA-ORD
C$ 2,105
13/5Mon
multi-stopIcelandair
10h 30mORD-FRA
24/5Fri
multi-stopIcelandair
11h 05mFRA-ORD
C$ 2,483
13/5Mon
directLufthansa
8h 35mORD-FRA
21/5Tue
directLufthansa
9h 05mFRA-ORD
C$ 2,671
14/5Tue
directLufthansa
8h 20mORD-FRA
19/5Sun
directLufthansa
9h 05mFRA-ORD
C$ 2,740
11/5Sat
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
20h 55mORD-FRA
17/5Fri
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
27h 26mFRA-ORD
C$ 3,170

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Chicago - Frankfurt am Main Flights

Departure:

Chicago (undefined)United States

Destination:

Frankfurt am Main (FRA)Germany

Cabin classes:

C$ 2,436
C$ 1,184

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