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$326+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Frankfurt am Main

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — FRA
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main are usually found in January or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Frankfurt am Main (FK0). 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 April 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$629
(Condor)

One-way from

$326
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$791
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:00 pmORD - FRA
1 stop21h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 11/56:00 amFRA - ORD
1 stop16h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/22$626
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/58:50 amORD - FRA
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1811:15 amFRA - ORD
1 stop17h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$629
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 10/308:20 pmORD - FRA
1 stop12h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/148:30 pmFRA - ORD
1 stop27h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/23$630
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/293:45 pmORD - FRA
1 stop11h 30mAer Lingus
Wed 5/710:55 amFRA - ORD
1 stop15h 05mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/22$642
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.
Wed 9/2411:45 pmORD - FRA
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/67:05 amFRA - ORD
1 stop21h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$656
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.
Wed 7/99:15 pmORD - FRA
1 stop14h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/169:20 amFRA - ORD
1 stop16h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$722
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/148:50 pmORD - FRA
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 8/139:20 amFRA - ORD
1 stop13h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/21$724
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1510:00 amORD - HHN
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/177:50 pmHHN - ORD
3 stops44h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$737
This StudentUniverse 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/134:44 pmORD - FRA
2 stops18h 51mFinnair
Tue 5/2711:30 amFRA - ORD
1 stop13h 20mFinnair
Deal found 4/22$745
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:35 pmORD - FRA
1 stop29h 10mIberia
Tue 5/276:30 amFRA - ORD
1 stop14h 45mIberia
Deal found 4/22$775
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Wed 8/135:10 pmORD - FRA
1 stop22h 30mLOT
Sat 8/237:50 pmFRA - ORD
1 stop26h 20mLOT
Deal found 4/22$827
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Wed 11/53:55 pmORD - FRA
Nonstop8h 30mLufthansa
Thu 11/2010:50 amFRA - ORD
Nonstop9h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$828

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main that are best for you.

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ChicagoFrankfurt am Main

ORD - FRA

ORDFRA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

8:50 am-5:15 am

1 stop13h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 5/18

11:15 am-9:54 pm

1 stop17h 39m

$629

ChicagoFrankfurt am Main

ORD - FRA

ORDFRA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

3:45 pm-10:15 am

1 stop11h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/7

10:55 am-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$642

ChicagoFrankfurt am Main

ORD - FRA

ORDFRA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

8:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 6/9

8:30 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$715

ChicagoFrankfurt am Main

ORD - FRA

ORDFRA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/9

9:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 7/16

9:20 am-7:16 pm

1 stop16h 56m

$722

ChicagoFrankfurt am Main

ORD - FRA

ORDFRA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

8:50 pm-7:20 am

1 stop27h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/13

9:20 am-3:52 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$724

ChicagoFrankfurt am Main

ORD - HHN

ORDHHN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/15

10:00 am-11:20 pm

3 stops30h 20m

Frankfurt-Hahn

Tue 6/17

7:50 pm-9:09 am

3 stops44h 19m

$737

ChicagoFrankfurt am Main

ORD - FRA

ORDFRA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

4:44 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops18h 51m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/27

11:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$745

ChicagoFrankfurt am Main

ORD - FRA

ORDFRA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

8:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop29h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/27

6:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$775

ChicagoFrankfurt am Main

ORD - FRA

ORDFRA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

4:00 pm-7:20 am

Nonstop8h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/21

10:50 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop9h 05m

$824

ChicagoFrankfurt am Main

ORD - FRA

ORDFRA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

8:40 am-8:10 am

1 stop16h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/27

2:20 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop12h 52m

$833

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main (average of $729). Flying from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,079). 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 FRA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main, 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 31% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Frankfurt am Main flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to FK0 are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Frankfurt am Main by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt am Main by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt am Main by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt am Main by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main, 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 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt am Main

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt am Main. 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 Frankfurt am Main. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,066 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main round-trip?

    Aer Lingus, at $642, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Scandinavian Airlines and American Airlines. Aer Lingus is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scandinavian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $369. Users have also found prices from $422 and $491 on Icelandair and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    The most popular route from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Frankfurt am Main. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Frankfurt am Main or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Frankfurt-Hahn.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main are Air Canada (73%), United Airlines (73%) and Lufthansa (73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main is $485. On average you can expect to pay $4,239. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Frankfurt am Main), can usually be booked for $400.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main (average of $729). Flying from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,079). 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 Frankfurt am Main

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Frankfurt am Main. 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$264Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$453Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$492Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$495Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$560Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$590Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$609Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$610Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$698Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$803Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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