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$298+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Lucerne, Switzerland

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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZRH
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 Lucerne are usually found in February or October, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Lucerne

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$578
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$350
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$821
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Lucerne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Lucerne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/157:15 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops35h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/22:00 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops57h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/23$578
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.
Fri 10/246:00 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop21h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 11/43:45 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops30h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/23$644
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 - ZRH
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/88:00 amZRH - ORD
2 stops17h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$650
This CrystalTravel 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2611:25 amORD - ZRH
1 stop15h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/410:45 amZRH - ORD
1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/23$662
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/192:00 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops14h 50mAir Canada
Wed 12/312:45 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops16h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$699
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Tue 10/147:05 pmORD - ZRH
Nonstop8h 45mSWISS
Wed 11/51:10 pmZRH - ORD
Nonstop10h 05mSWISS
Deal found 4/23$728
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/298:25 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop31h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/119:40 amZRH - ORD
Nonstop10h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$734
This Icelandair 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 Icelandair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:25 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop10h 40mIcelandair
Sun 9/212:00 pmZRH - ORD
1 stop14h 15mIcelandair
Deal found 4/22$787
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1110:35 amMDW - ZRH
1 stop14h 30mDelta
Tue 5/2710:10 amZRH - MDW
1 stop18h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/23$790
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Sun 5/43:45 pmORD - ZRH
1 stop11h 50mAer Lingus
Sun 5/118:50 pmZRH - ORD
2 stops48h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/23$808
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/201:10 pmORD - ZRH
2 stops12h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/411:45 amZRH - ORD
1 stop18h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$842
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/25:50 pmMDW - ZRH
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/712:40 pmZRH - MDW
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$927

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Lucerne 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 Lucerne that are best for you.

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ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

7:15 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Zurich

Thu 10/2

2:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops57h 10m

$578

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

8:50 am-3:40 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Zurich

Thu 5/8

8:00 am-6:36 pm

2 stops17h 36m

$650

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

11:25 am-9:50 am

1 stop15h 25m

Zurich

Sat 10/4

10:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$662

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

7:05 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop8h 45m

Zurich

Wed 11/5

1:10 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop10h 05m

$728

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-6:10 am

1 stop16h 10m

Zurich

Wed 5/21

12:40 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop14h 32m

$739

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

7:05 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop8h 45m

Zurich

Mon 11/3

3:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop26h 30m

$754

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

7:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Zurich

Sun 9/21

2:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$787

ChicagoZurich

MDW - ZRH

MDWZRH

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/11

10:35 am-8:05 am

1 stop14h 30m

Zurich

Tue 5/27

10:10 am-9:27 pm

1 stop18h 17m

$790

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

3:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop11h 50m

Zurich

Sun 5/11

8:50 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops48h 00m

$808

ChicagoZurich

ORD - ZRH

ORDZRH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

1:10 pm-8:50 am

2 stops12h 40m

Zurich

Wed 6/4

11:45 am-11:08 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$842

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Lucerne

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Lucerne?

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Lucerne, you should look to book at least 4 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lucerne (average of $637). Flying from Chicago to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,274). 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 LU9?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Lucerne. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Lucerne as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Lucerne?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Lucerne

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Lucerne. 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 LU9 are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Lucerne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lucerne ranges from 2.5 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Lucerne when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Lucerne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lucerne, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lucerne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lucerne. 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 Lucerne. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, LOT and Finnair from Chicago to Lucerne. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,066 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,272 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 Lucerne. 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 to fly from Chicago to Lucerne one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for TAP AIR PORTUGAL. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $365. Users have also found prices from $368 and $432 on Scandinavian Airlines and Icelandair, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Lucerne?

    Before booking your flight to Lucerne from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (80%), Austrian Airlines (80%), Brussels Airlines( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Lucerne?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $472. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Zurich) can be booked for $394 on average our data indicates $3,918 when flying from Chicago to Lucerne.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lucerne (average of $637). Flying from Chicago to Lucerne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,274). 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 Lucerne

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Lucerne. 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$381Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$413Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LOTCheapest$461Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$512Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$543Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$545Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$559Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$560Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$684Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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