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Cheap Flights 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 return 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

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ORD-FRA
8h 25mdirect
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FRA-ORD
9h 30mdirect
Air Canada
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ORD-FRA
8h 20mdirect
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FRA-ORD
9h 20mdirect
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ORD-FRA
8h 25mdirect
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FRA-ORD
9h 30mdirect
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ORD-FRA
8h 25mdirect
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9h 30mdirect
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Lufthansa's FlyNet Premium supports streaming onboard.
Use S8 and S9 trains for quick city access from FRA.
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 19% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
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Cheapest return fare
Air Canada
Thu 11/9
ORD - FRA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
Air Canada
Thu 11/9
ORD - FRA • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access on long-haul flights.


United's Priority Boarding ensures overhead bin space by placing you in Zone 2.

Read more about United Airlinesby Stefanie Waldek
Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra 23 kg checked bag.


Lufthansa's FlyNet Premium allows social media and streaming on long-haul flights.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
ORD

For a smooth departure from ORD, use the Terminal Transfer Bus to avoid re-entering security when moving between terminals.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
FRA

Upon arrival at FRA, use the S8 and S9 trains for a quick 15-minute ride into Frankfurt city centre.

Read more about FRAby Duncan Madden
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on FRA

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Frankfurt am Main flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Frankfurt am Main, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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 January, where tickets cost £567 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,040 and £780 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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

  • 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, Finnair, American Airlines, Air France, JetBlue, and British Airways.

  • 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 return 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Chicago (ORD)
Frankfurt (FRA)

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