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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main from €284

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt departing on 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl 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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08:40 - 05:10ORD-FRA
13h 30m1 stop
11:20 - 18:30FRA-ORD
14h 10m1 stop
€495
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Tue, 7 May - Tue, 14 May
08:40 - 05:10ORD-FRA
13h 30m1 stop
11:20 - 18:30FRA-ORD
14h 10m1 stop
€632
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Tue, 7 May - Tue, 14 May
18:00 - 18:50ORD-FRA
17h 50m1 stop
06:05 - 16:00FRA-ORD
16h 55m1 stop
€678TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sat, 21 Sep - Fri, 27 Sep
18:00 - 18:50ORD-FRA
17h 50m1 stop
06:05 - 16:00FRA-ORD
16h 55m1 stop
€692TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, 15 Sep - Fri, 27 Sep
20:30 - 21:00ORD-FRA
17h 30m1 stop
18:45 - 09:40FRA-ORD
21h 55m1 stop
€694Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 11 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep
20:30 - 21:00ORD-FRA
17h 30m1 stop
18:45 - 09:40FRA-ORD
21h 55m1 stop
€695Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 15 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
15:45 - 10:15ORD-FRA
11h 30m1 stop
10:55 - 19:05FRA-ORD
15h 10m1 stop
€806Aer Lingus
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Tue, 17 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep
18:35 - 09:55ORD-FRA
8h 20mdirect
08:50 - 11:00FRA-ORD
9h 10mdirect
€854United Airlines
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Tue, 3 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
07:10 - 09:20ORD-FRA
19h 10m1 stop
12:45 - 15:00FRA-ORD
9h 15mdirect
€857United Airlines
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Wed, 11 Sep - Fri, 20 Sep
15:45 - 10:15ORD-FRA
11h 30m1 stop
10:55 - 14:00FRA-ORD
34h 05m1 stop
€929Aer Lingus
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Mon, 8 Jul - Thu, 18 Jul

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl 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 €621 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is €1,376 and €1,315 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 89 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 3 days, Singapore Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at €448. KAYAK users also found Chicago to Frankfurt am Main return flights on TAP AIR PORTUGAL from €678 and on Turkish Airlines from €694.

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 16:00 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.

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

Direct flights from Chicago generally make it to Frankfurt am Main in 8h 20m. The flying distance between the two cities is 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 15:05 and will be landing in Frankfurt am Main Airport at 06:30.

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 22:30 and lands at 14:05.

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Low season

February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

€284
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt 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

  • 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 €304 for a one-way ticket and €529 for a return.

  • 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, SWISS, and Air France.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

  • 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 O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt am Main?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Frankfurt, 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.
30/4Tue
1 stop
13h 34mORD-FRA
€284
1/5Wed
1 stop
13h 42mORD-FRA
€301
16/7Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
17h 03mORD-FRA
€448
12/9Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
18h 19mORD-FRA
€562
3/5Fri
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
21h 20mORD-FRA
€610
3/5Fri
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
18h 30mORD-FRA
€624
12/9Thu
directLufthansa
8h 20mORD-FRA
€802
22/5Wed
directLufthansa
8h 20mORD-FRA
€961
7/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
8h 25mORD-FRA
€1,414
3/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
8h 20mORD-FRA
€1,500

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl 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.
30/4Tue
multi-stop
11h 15mORD-FRA
14/5Tue
multi-stop
14h 10mFRA-ORD
€487
26/4Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
31h 15mORD-FRA
28/4Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 00mFRA-ORD
€604
29/4Mon
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
12h 00mORD-FRA
11/5Sat
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
15h 25mFRA-ORD
€790
29/4Mon
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 50mORD-FRA
15/5Wed
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 05mFRA-ORD
€848
28/4Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
17h 30mORD-FRA
11/6Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
21h 55mFRA-ORD
€870
28/4Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
17h 30mORD-FRA
7/6Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
25h 35mFRA-ORD
€898
28/4Sun
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 50mORD-FRA
28/5Tue
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
27h 30mFRA-ORD
€1,004
27/4Sat
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
12h 00mORD-FRA
13/6Thu
multi-stopScandinavian Airlines
17h 55mFRA-ORD
€1,030
26/4Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
11h 15mORD-FRA
3/5Fri
directLufthansa
9h 05mFRA-ORD
€1,209
29/4Mon
directLufthansa
8h 20mORD-FRA
15/5Wed
directLufthansa
9h 05mFRA-ORD
€1,816

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Chicago - Frankfurt am Main Flights

Departure:

Chicago (ORD)United States

Destination:

Frankfurt am Main (FRA)Germany

Cabin classes:

€2,792
€1,252

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