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$448+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cologne (CGN)

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Cologne (CGN). 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 avril 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$697
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$448
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,055
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cologne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Cologne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on avril 22, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/15:00 pmORD - CGN
1 stop11h 05mBritish Airways
lun. 12/87:20 pmCGN - ORD
1 stop25h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/21$628
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
jeu. 11/1311:55 amORD - CGN
1 stop22h 20mTurkish Airlines
mer. 11/1911:45 amCGN - ORD
1 stop29h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$665
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 11/136:54 pmORD - CGN
2 stops15h 41mAmerican Airlines
mer. 11/1911:10 amCGN - ORD
1 stop33h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$681
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 8/318:35 pmORD - CGN
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
mer. 9/1010:15 pmCGN - ORD
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$698
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 7/2010:40 amORD - CGN
2 stops17h 30mAir Canada
sam. 8/167:40 amCGN - ORD
2 stops14h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$1,096
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
ven. 7/119:40 pmORD - CGN
1 stop11h 10mUnited Airlines
jeu. 8/148:35 amCGN - ORD
1 stop12h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,259
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/86:00 pmORD - CGN
1 stop16h 10mLufthansa
sam. 8/26:05 amCGN - ORD
1 stop13h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/21$1,538

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cologne that are best for you.

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ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 7/13

7:15 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

jeu. 8/14

9:55 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$727

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 6/3

6:35 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mar. 6/10

3:30 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$819

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 6/4

8:40 am-5:10 pm

3 stops25h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mer. 6/11

11:50 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$891

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 7/20

10:40 am-11:10 am

2 stops17h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

sam. 8/16

7:40 am-2:51 pm

2 stops14h 11m

$1,096

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 7/11

9:40 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

jeu. 8/14

8:35 am-2:00 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$1,259

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 6/20

11:25 am-1:50 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

sam. 8/16

10:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$1,475

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/8

6:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

sam. 8/2

6:05 am-12:30 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$1,538

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 6/6

9:25 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

ven. 6/13

6:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$2,076

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 6/6

4:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop11h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

ven. 6/13

6:30 am-1:20 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$2,084

ChicagoCologne

ORD - CGN

ORDCGN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 7/3

7:25 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops14h 30m

$448

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Cologne in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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-Cologne flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cologne flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Cologne flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cologne flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Cologne 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 Cologne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cologne from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Cologne

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cologne?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cologne (average of $649). Flying from Chicago to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,478). 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 CGN?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Cologne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated avril 22, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Cologne in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Cologne by month

Plan your trip to Cologne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cologne ranges from 2.0 - 3.5 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Cologne when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Cologne by month

Plan your trip to Cologne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cologne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cologne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cologne. 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 Cologne. Reviews last updated avril 22, 2025.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,773 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ely,Mar 2025

VIE - PMI

Luggage at destination was not split into priorities. Had business and only got my bag after 20 minutes, almost towards the end and I was in a rush, so the "priority" was completely ignored.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Cologne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cologne from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) if they book a flight to Cologne from Chicago. On average, Köln/Bonn has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Cologne Köln/Bonn is conveniently located just 9.5 mi from Cologne’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cologne round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Cologne is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $697 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Turkish Airlines, starting at $819 and $880 round-trip. British Airways is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Cologne one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $570. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Cologne for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cologne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Cologne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Cologne?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cologne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Cologne 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 Cologne?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cologne (average of $649). Flying from Chicago to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,478). 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Cologne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Cologne. 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 avril 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$560Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$610Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$860Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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