Barcelona-El Prat

$269+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)

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CHI — BCN
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat are usually found in November or February, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$498
(United)

One-way from

$269
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$517

Good round-trip deal

$712 or less

Good one-way deal

$481 or less
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From Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona-El Prat
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Barcelona-El Prat
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 31% potential increase in price ($345 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/183:35 pmORD - BCN
1 stop11h 15mAir Canada
Tue 3/259:55 amBCN - ORD
2 stops15h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$498
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/26:35 pmORD - BCN
1 stop20h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 3/38:55 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop24h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/16:14 pmORD - BCN
1 stop31h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/91:15 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop31h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$500
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/136:00 pmORD - BCN
1 stop15h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 4/236:00 amBCN - ORD
1 stop17h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/21$501
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:20 pmORD - BCN
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/139:20 amBCN - ORD
1 stop18h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$503
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/192:08 pmMDW - BCN
2 stops16h 52mDelta
Fri 2/2810:55 amBCN - MDW
1 stop18h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/21$507
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/247:15 amORD - BCN
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Tue 4/16:20 amBCN - ORD
2 stops16h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/21$508
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/185:45 pmORD - BCN
1 stop23h 05mFinnair
Mon 3/249:05 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop24h 25mFinnair
Deal found 1/21$512
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/111:42 amORD - BCN
1 stop12h 03mIberia
Tue 4/2212:30 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 15mIberia
Deal found 1/20$513
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/99:54 amMDW - BCN
1 stop15h 46mKLM
Tue 3/259:45 amBCN - MDW
1 stop29h 24mKLM
Deal found 1/20$536
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/267:15 pmORD - BCN
1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 5/37:00 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop28h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/21$541
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/157:30 amORD - BCN
2 stops18h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 4/2311:35 amBCN - ORD
1 stop19h 31mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/21$554

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ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

4:31 pm-8:20 am

1 stop32h 49m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 3/19

11:15 am-1:00 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$498

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

10:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 3/3

8:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$499

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/7

8:20 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 2/11

9:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$500

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/9

7:20 am-4:05 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/25

11:15 am-7:55 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$502

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

5:20 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 3/12

9:20 am-5:43 pm

1 stop14h 23m

$503

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

11:15 am-9:50 am

2 stops15h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 3/11

11:15 am-12:56 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$506

ChicagoBarcelona

MDW - BCN

MDWBCN

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/19

2:08 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops16h 52m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 2/28

10:55 am-10:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$507

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

4:27 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop13h 58m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 4/11

10:05 am-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$515

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

7:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 5/7

7:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$522

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

6:40 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop8h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/23

10:45 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

$532

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Thrive TravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Barcelona-El Prat from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,097). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BCN?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Barcelona-El Prat by month

Plan your trip to Barcelona-El Prat by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Barcelona-El Prat Airport ranges from 0.8 - 3.6 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Barcelona-El Prat Airport when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Barcelona-El Prat by month

Plan your trip to Barcelona-El Prat by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Barcelona-El Prat

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Barcelona-El Prat. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Barcelona-El Prat. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Barcelona, see what other customers have to say about Air France, SWISS and Lufthansa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.6
Good
1,286 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.6
Good
786 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($498), British Airways ($499), and TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($500) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. United Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Icelandair, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $281. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is generally $1,511, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $467. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Barcelona-El Prat), you can expect to pay $391 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Lisbon?

    If you're on a layover in Lisbon and looking for things to do, consider visiting Chiado, Centro Cultural de Belém, or Praça do Príncipe Real. Travelers on a layover in Lisbon can visit Chiado, Centro Cultural de Belém, and Praça do Príncipe Real, by traveling 4.5 mi, 6.9 mi, and 4.2 mi, respectively after landing at Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Travelers in need of a car in Lisbon can rent one for about $19 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $38 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main. Those on a layover in Frankfurt am Main interested in visiting Römerberg, Hauptwache, or Römer can do so by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.4 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those looking to explore during their layover in Frankfurt am Main can rent a car from Frankfurt am Main for about $40 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (average of $523). Flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,097). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Barcelona-El Prat. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$226Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$347Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$349Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$424Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$478Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$482Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
FinnairCheapest$486Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$488Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Aer LingusCheapest$496Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$500Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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